Graduates will be competent to plan and execute decompression dives using helitrox and oxygen to depths not exceeding 150 fsw (46 msw).

This program includes:

• 8 hours of classroom study in diving equipment, Diving Physics, Physiology, Dive Tables, Gases, Mixing, and Diving Safety.
• 2 hours of pool training in the use of dive equipment and skills review.
• Ocean dives off La Jolla with a boat dive option to one of the beautiful southern Channel Islands.
• Provided is an in-depth study of Reduced Gradient Bubble Model (RGBM) decompression theory and RGBM dives tables are utilized exclusively.
• Gas Blending methods and analysis.
• Technical diving procedures and techniques.
• Team building and diving protocols.

Gear Configuration: Preferred Hogarthian or DIR / NTEC with use of backplate inflation and long primary hose (covered in class).

Prerequisites:

• Participants must be able to swim 225 yards using any stroke non-stop, float/tread water for 10 minutes.
• 50 logged dives; must have certification in Nitrox and have minimum of fifteen Nitrox dives logged.
• 18 years of age, free of any respiratory, circulatory illnesses.
• Master diver certification
• Intro to Tech class or equivalent
• DAN Master insurance