SSI Science of Diving Specialty Course Every diving course passes knowledge to students at a level appropriate to their interests and previous training. Some courses are progressive. For example, most agencies require nitrox training before allowing a student to enroll in a course that teaches decompression diving. Other courses are more fundamental and apply to […]
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What is a Diver Medic Technician? A hyperbaric chambers is trained to help patients in need of life support after dive-related or marine accidents. They can give the same pre-hospital medical care as land-based EMTs as well as taking care of diving injuries. DMTs also assist medical professionals in decompression illness. Their role is critical in […]