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SC009Rescue & Emergency Management Theory

The theory behind preventing, recognising and managing diving emergencies. Rescue skills themselves must be learned in practice.

10 lessons About 7 hours of study Premium tier (free during launch)

This course is planned. The syllabus is shown so you can see what it will cover; the lessons are still being written and reviewed.

What you will learn

  • Describe how accidents develop and how to prevent them
  • Explain the principles of recognising and responding to a diver in difficulty
  • Describe emergency planning and communication
  • Understand why rescue skills need hands-on training

Syllabus

  1. 1Accident chains and prevention
  2. 2Stress and panic
  3. 3Recognising a diver in difficulty
  4. 4Surface and underwater response principles
  5. 5Emergency planning
  6. 6Communication and calling for help
  7. 7Oxygen and first aid awareness
  8. 8Post-incident actions
  9. 9Case studies
  10. 10Revision and assessment