Can you teach Adaptive Scuba without getting in the water?

[DiveHeart]

QUESTION: CAN A COURSE DIRECTOR TEACH & CERTIFY Scuba Instructors to work with people with disabilities without ever getting in the water??? Your Thoughts? MANDATORY In Water Adaptive Training can be found here Get Started | Diveheart

 

[boulderjohn]

I do't know what it takes to become a certified adaptive instructor, but I would think being in the water should be mandatory. In my regular instructor training, the course director was in the water all the time, and I can't imagine how it could have been done effectively otherwise.

On the other hand, a scuba instructor near me teaches the OW class without getting in the water, and if that is possible, then I guess everything must be possible.

 

[Adam Grose]

I am not an instructor, but my answer to this would still be an emphatic NO. If there is no in-water time (even if it is in a pool), how will the Course Director be able to evaluate the instructor candidate on their skills (such as assisting an adaptive diver with clearing a mask, etc.)? Just my 2¢ worth.

Adam

 

[DiveHeart]

I am not an instructor, but my answer to this would still be an emphatic NO. If there is no in-water time (even if it is in a pool), how will the Course Director be able to evaluate the instructor candidate on their skills (such as assisting an adaptive diver with clearing a mask, etc.)? Just my 2¢ worth.

Adam

Adam, I know it sounds crazy but i've seen it done. The course director trainer that i witnessed never got in the pool or the openwater. when i said, how can you be sure that they are doing the skills they need to do and that they are doing them right....he said. " They are instructors, they should know what they're doing" ...my mouth fell open in awe!

 

[Adam Grose]

Adam, I know it sounds crazy but i've seen it done. The course director trainer that i witnessed never got in the pool or the openwater. when i said, how can you be sure that they are doing the skills they need to do and that they are doing them right....he said. " They are instructors, they should know what they're doing" ...my mouth fell open in awe!

Jim....

Amazing. Also a good way to get someone hurt.... or worse.

Adam