Friday, June 14, 2013

Requirements For Scuba Certification Fort Lauderdale Diving Enthusiasts Should Know

By Teri Farley


Scuba diving is a fascinating sport that allows divers to gain a "fish-eye view" of the underwater world. It is a discipline which requires special instruction which teaches advanced swimming skills and the safe use of all necessary equipment, leading to certification. If wishing to obtain their scuba certification Fort Lauderdale divers need to learn what the requirements are and how to find the best training school where they can accomplish this.

This training process involves attending an approved course which imparts the necessary skills and knowledge. The instructor must be a professional who is certified and insured and also has credentials with one or more certification agencies. He or she should be patient and willing to work with pupils at their own pace until they master each skill.

Every course must be comprised of three parts, a theory portion, in-pool training, and after this an open-water dive portion which allows students to use all the skills they have already acquired. Many facilities offer such courses, so one must be sure to select a reputable school that offers a full and complete training program.

A super-low price for a scuba course can in fact be a red flag indicating that the course is shorter and less complete than it should be or it requires that the student purchase books, equipment etc. On top of the price of tuition. It can be more profitable to choose a program in which one amount only is paid upfront which covers all foreseeable expenses associated with the course. It is not really possible to fully train and certify students in scuba diving over the course of a weekend, so such "express" courses are best to avoid.

The first part of the training course will be the classroom component. This involves such topics as the physiology and science of diving, use of equipment, safety procedures, and the dive table. In most cases it will consist of at least three sessions. Some schools offer this part of the course online as well.

After the basics of diving have been taught, students can get their first experience of being able to put them to use in the confined-water training portion of the program. In a swimming pool, learners will master the use of equipment and perfect their diving technique. They will be taught such essential skills as water entry and exit, how to assist a fellow diver, and more.

The open-water part of the course is the final stage. This usually entails four dives from a boat into an open-water location selected by the instructor. This is the time for evaluation of what the students have learned in the pool. Competency will be assessed on such aspects as monitoring air supply, navigation, and maintaining correct buoyancy amongst others.

Once all the requirements have been met for scuba certification Fort Lauderdale diving students will receive their "c-card" which is documented proof they have met these standards and are now a certified scuba diver. The most important purpose of training is to prepare each individual to perform this exciting sport in the safest way possible. The best course to take is one that sufficiently prepares the learners and instills confidence in them so they can get the most out of the scuba diving experience.




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