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EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDER WITH AED

PREREQUESITE FOR SSI DIVER STRESS AND RESCUE AND PADI RESCUE DIVER
Emergency First Response delivers not only the latest in layperson emergency care. Learn on your own time then participate in a practical, hands-on training session with a qualified instructor.  Emergency First Response places the emphasis on any care is better than none, so there is no pressure to learn "perfect" skills.  This makes these courses adaptable for people of all ages, professions and activities.  Be prepared in Emergency care procedures for Primary Care (CPR), Secondary Care (First Aid) and Automated External Defibrillator (A.E.D.). 
Course Fee: $80.00 + Video $24.50, + EFR Participant Pack $$19.95

CLASSROOM AT WEST END DIVING
May Class Schedule
Monday - May 24
6:00pm - 10:00pm
August Class Schedule
Monday - August 23
6:00pm - 10:00pm
October Class Schedule
Monday - October 11
6:00pm - 10:00pm

 

DAN O2 Provider Course / P.A.D.I. Distinctive Specialty
This is a popular DAN course that is a must for all. 
It teaches entry-level training to better recognize possible dive-related injuries and to provide emergency oxygen first aid while activating the local emergency medical services ( EMS ). 

Course Fee:  $89.00 (includes Book)  Pocket Mask: $21.95

You can receive the PADI Distinctive Specialty rating for DAN O2 for $30.00 and apply it towards your PADI  Master Scuba Diver Rating.

Recommended Pre-requisites:  CPR

CLASSROOM AT WEST END DIVING
May Class Schedule
Monday - May 17
6:00pm - 10:00pm
August Class Schedule
Monday - August 16
6:00pm - 10:00pm
October Class Schedule
Monday - October 4
6:00pm - 10:00pm

 

NITROX COURSE
Enriched Air NITROX  - Become an Enriched Air Diver, during this course you will learn the procedures, safety protocols, hazards, risks benefits and theory of no decompression diving with oxygen enriched air containing 22 percent to 40 percent oxygen. Can be earned through a one evening class at the Bridgeton store, or scheduled with dives on weekends at the Bonne Terre Mine.
Course Fee: $80.00 (no dives)

 

CLASSROOM AT WEST END DIVING
Year-Round Class Schedule
Any Day
6:00pm - 10:00pm
In Conjunction with O/W Class Schedule
Weekends
Bonne Terre Mine Class Schedule
Sat or Sun

 

EQUIPMENT TECHNIQUES COURSE
WHILE THIS COURSE IS NOT AN EQUIPMENT REPAIR COURSE YOU WILL LEARN:

* THEORY, PRINCIPLES, AND OPERATION OF DIVING EQUIPMENT

* ROUTINE RECOMMENDED CARE AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

* COMMON PROBLEMS WITH EQUIPMENT AND RECOMMENDED PROFESSIONAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

* SIMPLE SUGGESTIONS FOR COMFORTABLE EQUIPMENT

CONFIGURATIONS AND AN INTRODUCTION TO NEW EQUIPMENT
YOU WILL FEEL MORE COMFORTABLE WHILE DIVING WHEN YOU KNOW YOUR EQUIPMENT
BETTER THIS SPECIALTY WILL HELP YOU TO ACHIEVE AN ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER, OR MASTER DIVER CERTIFICATION.
Course Fee:  $80.00

CLASSROOM AT WEST END DIVING
Year-Round Class Schedule
Any Day
6:00pm - 10:00pm