Rescue Diver

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The rescue diver is a really good course and fun too. The only problem with a lot of those skills is that if you don't practice or use them on a regular basis they don't quite become second nature. Have fun with the "in water" mouth to mouth (or mouth to mask) ventilation and CPR. Its hard enough to do it effectively on dry land much less in full gear while in the water. Mouth to mouth (or mask) is basically an attempt to "spark" spontaneous breathing and not very effective after a minute or so, but its better than sitting on your hands. It's pretty interesting to try though.

I respect these courses that teach valuable skills and information as opposed to some of the patch hunter courses like "Boat Diver". I'm really looking forward to the advanced training with Gert. The DIR-F course has got me pretty hyped too. Talked to quite a few people about it and it sounds like it is just the right thing for sharpening skills.