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Decompression Procedures
During this course you will learn to function as a member of a deep dive team and to plan and execute dives requiring more extended stage decompression. You will make training dives as deep as 55 msw/180 fsw while breathing air or optimized Nitrox and refine the proper procedures for making longer decompression stops utilizing a single hyperoxic decompression gas like EAN50 or EAN 75. The course will include hands-on experience with decompression planning software or accelerated decompression planning tables. You will gain the ability to prepare primary, contingency, and bailout plans. You will become experienced at evaluating conditions, anticipating potential problems, and applying the appropriate dive technique to achieve dive objectives.
Prerequisites: minimum age 18 years old, minimum 75 logged dives, certification in Deep, Stress & Rescue, Enriched Air Nitrox and Advanced Open Water Diver, Oxygen Provider, certification as an SSI Tech XR Technical Foundations Diver OR an SSI Tech XR Cave Diver OR an SSI Tech XR Technical Wreck Diver or equivalents.
