IAHD Pro-Training
The IAHD Pro-Training is a totally integrated program for Divemasters, Assistant Instructors and Instructors which consists of two to three days of classroom, pool and open water training. Candidates learn:
• To be able to relate to some of the common psychological aspects of disabled persons.
• The characteristics of various physical disabilities, and how they relate to scuba diving.
• To recognize and adapt to some of the unique characteristics of mental & emotional disabilities.
• How to overcome some of the problems you may encounter when training physically disabled divers, through simulations and workshops in both confined and open water environments.
• Proven methods for assisting those with sight impairment, hearing impairment, spinal injuries, amputations, and other disabilities.
• How to adapt and modify normal diving equipment to the needs of the disabled diver.
• To anticipate the needs and attitudes of challenged students and to develop a foresight in logistic awareness and considerations.
Already an IAHD-certified professional? Contact us to be added to our list of available pros.
If you’ve already signed up for a course, don’t forget to fill out these forms and bring them to your first session!
