Courses

UH Scientific Diver Qualification Course

Sponsored by the University of Hawai`i Diving Safety Program

This course is designed to meet the diving knowledge and skill requirements for authorization as a University of Hawai`i Scientific Diver. Successful Completion will also result in certification as a NAUI MASTER DIVER. Additional certificates may be included, as time and student qualifications allow.

Lecture Sessions:

Tuesday and Thursdays, 5:30-8:30 PM

Topics will include: Applied Physics and Physiology; Field Equipment Troubleshooting; Dive Planning and Air Management; Decompression Theory, Dive Tables and Dive Computers; Physical and Biological Diving Environment; Navigation, Dive Vessel Operations and Seamanship; Diving Rescue and Accident Management; Introduction to Specialized Diving Modes.

Openwater Dives:

Saturdays, 8:30AM –3:30 PM (2 Dives per day)

Training exercises shall include: Out of Air Emergency Protocols; Diver Rescue; UW Navigation; Night Diving; Deeper Diving; Search and Recovery; Underwater Mapping and Survey Methods; Limited Visibility Diving.

Cost:

$300.00 (approx.)

Includes Textbooks, registrations, SCUBA cylinders and air fills, and boat charter. Divers must provide own SCUBA equipment meeting UH DSP regulations, or make prior arrangements with the DSO.

Prerequisites:

Open to all UH Scientific Divers or Divers-In-Training. Must have completed the following prior to the start of diving operations:

• Basic SCUBA certification
• UH Scientific Diver Application
• UH Diving Medical Examination
• Diver-In-Training Water Evaluation

To Register, or for more information, contact:

Kevin Flanagan, Training Specialist
University of Hawai`i Click here for the
(808) 956-6617                                                         next available
kflanaga@hawaii.edu course!

David Pence, Diving Safety Officer

University of Hawai’i

 (808) 956-6420

dpence@hawaii.edu

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Last Updated 28 July 2004