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IAHD Disabled Diver Course
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* Become
a Scuba Diving Instructor for the Handicapped *
 IAHD
Overview - The International Association for Handicapped
Divers (IAHD) is a
diving association, which has focused upon providing the means for those with
physical disabilities who wish to become scuba divers.
To enable individuals with serious physical disabilities to participate in
underwater activities requires competent, instructors, underwater guides,
capable dive buddies, as well as training programs, standards, guidelines,
materials, and member support - the IAHD
provides this. The IAHD
also conducts update seminars, symposiums and attend Dive conventions. Members
are kept informed of the latest information via the IAHD
Newsletters.
Since the introduction of
the IAHD
in April 1993, the organization has steadily grown and is today world renowned.
The IAHD receives very
positive responses from rehabilitation centers, diving organizations, diving
instructors and the media.
The IAHD
has it's head office in the
Netherlands
with regional contacts in many
places around the world. We have already conducted numerous programs at all
levels of training, all around the world.
The Disabled Diver Programs:
Confined Water training is a
certification level for use in swimming pool only. This certification is for
those who enjoy the exercise and fun while scuba diving but have no desire to
explore the outdoor water.
The Open Water Diver course
provides the elementary knowledge and skills required to safely dive in an
open-water environment. The course is performance based. This means that you
must show competence in both academic and water-skills requirements before
becoming certified. Upon completion of the course you receive the Open Water
Diver certification based upon your level of self-dependence and your ability to
assist your fellow divers.
Course prerequisite:
Minimum age by course start is 12 years.
You must also submit a medical approval for diving.
During the Advanced Open
Water Diver Course is an Open Water Diver will learn more diving skills. The
course focuses on open water dives and only short sessions of academics.
A Minimum of 5 dives is required before certification. There are no compulsory
dives. Together with your Instructor you can make your own program.
Course prerequisite:
Minimum age by course start is 12 years.
Be certified as Open Water Diver.
You must also submit a medical approval for diving.
The IAHD uses a multilevel
certification system. The safety of the diver and other divers in with him are
the main focus. The Instructor will make a decision during the training.
- Level 1: Diver may dive
with any other certified diver.
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Level 2: Diver must dive with 2 adult certified divers of whom one has
completed at least the IAHD Dive Partner Training.
- Level 3: Diver must
dive with 3 adult certified divers of whom at least one must have
completed the IAHD Dive Leader training or Pro-Training.
If you are a disabled person that wishes to enjoy the corals around Pattaya,
Thailand or just experience the thrills of weightlessness in a pool - then
please feel free to contact us for further details. We
have the instructors that can assist you to dive!
* Become
a Scuba Diving Instructor for the Handicapped *
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