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PADI Adaptive Support Diver

Explore adaptive techniques to apply while diving or freediving with a buddy with a disability

250 British pounds
Isle of Arran

Service Description

Do you want to learn how to best support a dive buddy who has a physical or mental challenge? The PADI Adaptive Support Diver course will increase your awareness of divers' varying abilities, and explores adaptive techniques to apply while diving or freediving with a buddy with a disability. Through knowledge development and two diving workshops - one in confined water and one in open water - you'll learn useful techniques that will increase your ability to become a better dive partner to a diver with a disability. This course is great if you want to: - Become more aware and mindful of individual considerations when diving with people with disabilities. - Adaptive techniques that can be applied while diving with buddies with mental and/or physical challenges. You'll learn: - Different techniques for supporting divers with disabilities - Alternative approaches, measures and ways of thinking about how you dive - Way's to ensure diving is inclusive for all - because; it really is! - How to be a better buddy If you like to support others then you'll love being a PADI Rescue Diver if your already a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver. You'll learn how to deal with diver emergencies, putting plans in to place and dealing with incidents as they occur. Are you a PADI Rescue Diver already? Then if you're thinking about how you adapt your approach to get the best from others then the PADI Divemaster course could be perfect for you. Course prerequisites: PADI Open Water Diver (or higher) or equivalent from another recognised agency (please speak to us before booking) and completed the EFR Primary and Secondary Care course within 24 months. It is also recommended that you complete the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy course beforehand so that you have better awareness of trim.


Cancellation Policy

See our Refund, Returns & Cancellations Policy page full details prior to completing your booking. Key points are summarised but you will be bound by our full policy upon booking. Cancellations by us: We’ll always look to reschedule in the first instance, credit for another date or offer a refund (minus transaction and course material fees). Dive Arran Ltd will not be liable for any other associated costs you may have incurred such as but not limited to accommodation or travel. Cancellations by you: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance. We’ll reschedule your activity but if we can’t then we’re always happy to refund you (minus transaction and course material fees). Where less than 24 hours’ notice is given by you then we reserve the right to retain your complete activity payment. Additional Fee's: If you are unable to complete your course in the designated time we reserve the right to add additional teaching and equipment fee's. Lost/damaged equipment will be charged.


Contact Details

  • Dive Arran, Shore Road, Brodick, Isle of Arran, UK

    07713142214

    hello@divearran.com


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