Arnaud
Contributor
FallenMatt,
I agree. Ever since I took the Rescue course and the DAN O2, I've been wondering why these were not part of any OW statutory instruction. Unfortunately, I only realized the importance of the courses after taking the courses...
I guess this is one more example of an industry trying to churn out as many "divers" as possible, as quickly as possible. I have nothing against photography but isn't it more important to know the basic skills that can help save someone or yourself, than learning how to successfully take macro shots? Yet, many choose to take an UW Photo specialty course before the Rescue course... BTW I'm guilty, too. I took Nitrox before learning CPR. In retrospect, I would have done things in a different order, had I known better.
The good news is that the instruction is available and if you're serious about diving, it's up to you to develop your knowledge and skills. And you should.
I agree. Ever since I took the Rescue course and the DAN O2, I've been wondering why these were not part of any OW statutory instruction. Unfortunately, I only realized the importance of the courses after taking the courses...
I guess this is one more example of an industry trying to churn out as many "divers" as possible, as quickly as possible. I have nothing against photography but isn't it more important to know the basic skills that can help save someone or yourself, than learning how to successfully take macro shots? Yet, many choose to take an UW Photo specialty course before the Rescue course... BTW I'm guilty, too. I took Nitrox before learning CPR. In retrospect, I would have done things in a different order, had I known better.
The good news is that the instruction is available and if you're serious about diving, it's up to you to develop your knowledge and skills. And you should.