Rescue Diver Training
#1 Guest_PlatypusMan_*
Posted 27 June 2005 - 09:46 PM
For those of you who have gone through this training (NAUI), what was the most challenging aspect, and what should I expect in this training?
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#2
Posted 27 June 2005 - 10:01 PM
First of all, good move on getting the Rescue Diver cert. I personally feel it is the most useful of all the certs.In a couple of months, I intend to go for my Recue Diver card (I'll have had my CPR and First Aid ticket punched by the Red Cross before then).
For those of you who have gone through this training (NAUI), what was the most challenging aspect, and what should I expect in this training?
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Most challenging aspect for me was the mock rescue. The "victim" was a young, very pretty blonde DM that I had to "simulate" giving artificial respiration to by putting my hand over her mouth, then kissing the back of my hand. So close, yet so far!
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#3
Posted 28 June 2005 - 01:38 AM
I can't speak to the NAUI version, but the PADI Rescue Diver course was fantastic, best course I've taken yet. Should be required for everyone at some point..... If the NAUI version is anything like PADI's, it'll kick your butt. If you don't exercise regularly, you might want to start now so you don't get exhausted by having to "rescue" your fellow divers over and over again. We were in the water for about 9 hours two days in a row......In a couple of months, I intend to go for my Recue Diver card (I'll have had my CPR and First Aid ticket punched by the Red Cross before then).
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#4 Guest_PlatypusMan_*
Posted 28 June 2005 - 04:50 AM
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Posted 28 June 2005 - 04:34 PM
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#6
Posted 28 June 2005 - 04:43 PM
Okay, so that explanation helped me not at all...... Can you try again for us monotreme-challenged individuals??And I can't hold back any longer.... what on earth is Platypiivision?
that's glorious Platypiivision!
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#7 Guest_PlatypusMan_*
Posted 28 June 2005 - 05:51 PM
Okay, so that explanation helped me not at all...... Can you try again for us monotreme-challenged individuals??
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#8
Posted 28 June 2005 - 05:55 PM
I thought you got CPR & F/A as part of the NAUI course... am I wrong?In a couple of months, I intend to go for my Recue Diver card (I'll have had my CPR and First Aid ticket punched by the Red Cross before then).
For those of you who have gone through this training (NAUI), what was the most challenging aspect, and what should I expect in this training?
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#9
Posted 28 June 2005 - 07:27 PM
somebody call for Pizza !
nobody wants a dive accident...but you will be more comfortable in knowing what to do if one happens.
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#10 Guest_PlatypusMan_*
Posted 28 June 2005 - 07:48 PM
I think it varies shop by shop.I thought you got CPR & F/A as part of the NAUI course... am I wrong?
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#11
Posted 28 June 2005 - 08:08 PM
Also, watch out for the divers with back inflate BC's... thats all I will warn you about.
#12
Posted 29 June 2005 - 01:50 PM
1)buy a digital camera, housing and strobe or
2)get my cat's teeth cleaned.
#13
Posted 29 June 2005 - 02:37 PM
Get rid of the cat and that will solve your problem...I have a back inflate. What do you have to look out for? I'm seriously thinking of taking this course. But first, I have to either
1)buy a digital camera, housing and strobe or
2)get my cat's teeth cleaned.
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and... my life is not measured by the number of breaths I take, but by the number of breaths I take UNDER WATER
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Posted 29 June 2005 - 04:14 PM
#15
Posted 30 June 2005 - 12:50 PM
actually, there are advantages to back inflate if you know how to "leverage" the person you're rescuing. Of course equipment removal is easier when you can unbuckle "fastex" buckles and just pull it away... but with back flotation, it usually makes it easier to keep the head/mouth above water and you swim them in gear, especially if they are in warm fresh water without neoprene on to float their body. It is important to know how to best deflate the back inflate unit just before trying to remove it, so eyeball the back inflate systems and ask questions about them before hand (as you should regarding any unfamiliar gear).There is nothing to worry about if you have the back inflate. The person doing the rescue has the worries.
Overall, just pay attention to YOUR instructor and let him/her provide you the direction for how they want you to do it! It's all easy enough... with a little practice! If unsure how to do a particular piece of equipment, just ask the instructor to demo... Enjoy!!!
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and... my life is not measured by the number of breaths I take, but by the number of breaths I take UNDER WATER
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