Computer Diver Specialty

This course is designed to help students understand diving with a computer versus using the dive tables. Many agencies use dive tables instead of personal dive computers in their courses, so this course is designed especially for those certified through those agencies. You will learn about the different types of dive computers, dive planning with the computer, This course also counts as a specialty that can be used towards the Advanced Adventure certification! Who this course is for: The certified diver looking for more information to maximize their use of a computer for scuba diving Course prerequisites: SDI Open Water Scuba Diver, SDI Junior Open Water Diver, or equivalent Minimum age 18, 10 with parental consent What you can expect to learn: The SDI Computer Diver course takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more: Computers vs. tables History of tables Computers advantages Different decompression models Decompression sickness Cause Signs and symptoms Treatment