| Prerequisites
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Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, PADI Junior
Advanced Open Water Diver or have an equivalent rating.
Be 10 years of age or older.
The Search and Recovery Dive conducted during the PADI Advanced
Open Water Diver program may be counted toward this speciality
at the discretion of the instructor conducting the Speciality
Course. |
 Course
overview |
This
course covers the techniques and application of a variety
of search and recovery methods. The following topics will
be included:
the
planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems,
and hazards of search and recovery diving.
limited-visibility
diving and underwater navigation techniques.
proper
techniques and safety considerations for object location,
including the use of various search patterns, lines and reels.
proper
techniques and safety considerations for recovery of objects
using various lifting devices. |
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