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SF003Decompression Theory & Dive Planning
How decompression works in theory and how divers plan around it. Understanding the theory does not authorise decompression diving.
9 lessons About 6 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
- Explain nitrogen loading and offgassing
- Describe no-decompression limits and decompression stops
- Describe planning with tables and computers
- Understand why decompression diving requires training
Syllabus
- 1Gas loading and offgassing
- 2Tissue models
- 3No-decompression limits
- 4Decompression stops
- 5Repetitive diving
- 6Altitude and flying after diving
- 7Tables and computers
- 8Planning for safety margins
- 9Revision and assessment