Scheduled Specialty Courses that do not require training dives See agenda for class times. Prices are listed above. Enriched Air (NITROX): This course will teach you the benefits of this gas blend and how to use it safely. You can typically stay down longer and get back in the water sooner. No wonder many divers choose this as their very first specialty. January 10 February 7 March 28 April 11 May 9 June 13 July 25 August 29 September 26 October 24 November 7 December 5 Oxygen Provider Course: The Oxygen Provider course is designed to give you the necessary basic training to administer oxygen to victims of diving accidents. When combined with the Rescue Diver and Emergency First Response courses it provides the best preparation on how to react correctly to any diving related accident. Providing emergency oxygen after a dive accident may be the most significant factor contributing to a successful outcome in treating dive injuries. January 12 February 9 March 30 April 27 May 25 June 15 July 20 August 17 September 14 October 19 November 16 December 14 Emergency First Responder (EFR): This course is a great way to meet program prerequisites for classes such as the PADI Rescue Diver Course or as preparation for becoming a PADI Divemaster. Most students have also found the EFR course to be important in their every day lives. They have taken a significant step in emergency preparedness, and feel confident that they can provide care should an emergency situation arise. December 7&9, 2010 January 18&20 February 22&24 May 17&19 June 28&30 August 23&25 September 20&22 November 15&17 Equipment Specialty Course: The PADI Equipment Specialist course is a 4-hour class that covers the knowledge and techniques of basic equipment operations and maintenance. The program is not an equipment repair program; it does not certify you to annually service your own equipment. January 27 February 17 March 31 May 26 June 23 July 21 August 18 September 29 October 20 December 1 |