Training - IAHD Dive Partner Course

The rewards from partnering a diver with disabilities can be immensely enjoyable and deeply satisfying. To enable individuals with serious physical disabilities to participate in underwater activities requires a very competent buddy. The IAHD Dive Partner course provides training in how to dive with a physically disabled diver.

Course Prerequisite:

to participate in the Dive Partner course the individual must:-

 
• must show proof of Rescue Diver training.

 
• submit a copy of a 'fit to dive' medical examination, conducted within the past 12 months

 
• submit proof of training in First Aid/CPR within the past 24 months

 
• sign and submit a IAHD Safe Diving Practice Agreement and Liability Waiver

 
• have a minimum of 30 verified open water dives, with experience in navigation and night diving

• be at least 18 years of age

What is involved:

During the course you will look at a variety of methods for assisting those with sight impairment, hearing impairment, spinal injuries, amputations, etc.  and how to adapt or modify normal diving equipment and techniques to the needs of the disabled diver.

You will learn how to

• relate to some of the psychological aspects of someone who has become physically disabled

 
• overcome some of the problems you may encounter when diving with physically disabled divers, both in the pool and open water

• develop a foresight in logistic awareness and considerations.

• become more aware of other divers needs, their attitudes and how physical disabilities may relate to scuba diving.