Rescue Diver Course Recommendation in SoCAL

[tsuyoshi]

Can anyone recommend any operators or Instructors in LA/OC area?

I'm trained up to AOW through PADI with 60 OW dives & decided to improve my skills some more. Was planning on going w a local shop offering NAUI rescue courses; but now I don't know if I want to go with them after some disappointment at their offered rental equipment in our pool sessions.

I don't have all my gears since I just started & mostly rent abroad & I know that one can't be too picky when renting/borrowing. But am I too picky if two out of the 4 hoses of my rental reg set up leaks? (One at the junction of the main 2nd stage & one at the junction of BCD inflator hose) Called shop and did not receive a serious reaction...

That is making me having doubts on the standards of the shop along with a few minor things in their pool sessions.

I don't have to stick with specific path such as Padi or Naui, just wish to have a solid course; so far only purchased book from shop. Availability is a problem for me due to work schedule or I'd jump in the LA county ADP course.

Thanks!

 

[Kevrumbo]

Absolutely the best most comprehensive recreational Rescue Diver Course in SoCal and Scuba industry worldwide:

https://dornsife.usc.edu/hyperbaric/erd/


https://dornsife.usc.edu/assets/sites/222/docs/ERD_General_Schedule.pdf

ERD Emergency Response Diver Course -USC Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber

Course Synopsis

Only Knowledge, Skill, and Practice resolve them. You get all three from the Emergency Response Diver course. The Emergency Response Diver program focuses on practical field experience - what can and should be done at the scene of a diving casualty.

You will learn:

• The best way to handle a victim in the water.
• How to administer effective CPR and first aid.
• The techniques to use for beach and boat rescues.
• How to make the best use of emergency oxygen.
• How to efficiently manage the diving accident scene.
• Specific methods for aiding victims of hypothermia, near-drowning, and other diving medical maladies.

The Emergency Response Diver course is field-orientated. You'll spend most of your time at, near, or in the water practicing rescues; or in small groups mastering first aid, CPR, and emergency oxygen use. You'll learn how to direct people at a diving casualty scene, how to communicate effectively with rescue and emergency medical personnel (LA County Baywatch Paramedic Lifeguards and Catalina Recompression Chamber Crew), and how to coordinate transportation. You will apply what you learn in practical and realistic field simulations.
[h=4]Continuing Education[/h]

• Certifications for First Aid, CPR, AED, Oxygen Administration, and Rescue Diver are included with the course.
• 24 CMEs are available for DMTs

 

[DJ457]

Can anyone recommend any operators or Instructors in LA/OC area?

I'm trained up to AOW through PADI with 60 OW dives & decided to improve my skills some more. Was planning on going w a local shop offering NAUI rescue courses; but now I don't know if I want to go with them after some disappointment at their offered rental equipment in our pool sessions.

I don't have all my gears since I just started & mostly rent abroad & I know that one can't be too picky when renting/borrowing. But am I too picky if two out of the 4 hoses of my rental reg set up leaks? (One at the junction of the main 2nd stage & one at the junction of BCD inflator hose) Called shop and did not receive a serious reaction...

That is making me having doubts on the standards of the shop along with a few minor things in their pool sessions.

I don't have to stick with specific path such as Padi or Naui, just wish to have a solid course; so far only purchased book from shop. Availability is a problem for me due to work schedule or I'd jump in the LA county ADP course.

Thanks!

Hey Tsuyoshi. There's a great store in Orange County called Seas The Day Scuba. Owner is Casey Connell. Give him a call. (949) 220-0500. You won't be disappointed.

 

[Sam Miller III]

I totally agree with Kevrumbo

"Absolutely the best most comprehensive recreational Rescue Diver Course in SoCal and Scuba industry worldwide"

There is no better course- so close and so reasonable

It is taught by world wide recognized experts

Do your self a favor and enroll in this course

When completed you will be a very knowledgeable well trained rescue diver

SDM

 

[keithbt]

I can do it for you...I'm at Pacific Wilderness the Dive Super store!! There is a store in Orange and a store in San Pedro.
PM any time..$250..I can do it to your schedule. PADI #334290

 

[RJP]

Check with Robert at Scubatude.com - Santa Clarita.

 

[socaljohn]

Absolutely the best most comprehensive recreational Rescue Diver Course in SoCal and Scuba industry worldwide:

https://dornsife.usc.edu/hyperbaric/erd/


https://dornsife.usc.edu/assets/sites/222/docs/ERD_General_Schedule.pdf

ERD Emergency Response Diver Course -USC Catalina Hyperbaric Chamber

This is great, currently 825 for Sun-Fri which includes room and meals. What a place to learn these skills.

 

[Sam Miller III]

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This is great, currently 825 for Sun-Fri which includes room and meals. What a place to learn these skills.

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What a bargain!
Taught by recognized international experts of diving
At Catalina with the Catalina chamber only a few feet away!

Divers come from all over the US and the world to attend the course.

Difficult to comprehend why a local diver would not attend this course

sdm

 

[tsuyoshi]

It does sound like a deal with room & board out at Catalina. The course description said Scuba dive is optional?

I would definitely consider except the fact I'm not at position with enough financial freedom that I can just drop a week of my day job esp having depleted the year's vacation time.

But thanks for all the recommendations; definitely will give it some thought. I had seen enough minor issues from my dives that led me to consider the what if's.

 

[keithbt]

BY far the best class to take....All Scuba Divers should go thru this course!