While this course doesn’t focus on decompression techniques, you will learn about essential decompression procedures, including nitrogen narcosis and decompression sickness, as well as how to use dive computers to avoid the need for stage decompression. The course will also cover the purpose, challenges, hazards, planning, preparation, equipment, air supplies, roles of personnel, techniques, gas management, emergency procedures, and depth limits for recreational diving. Deep diving is defined as dives conducted between 60 feet (18 meters) and 130 feet (40 meters).

Divers who especially enjoy deeper dives will be interested in the Wreck Diving Specialty. The more intact wrecks are usually at deeper depths.

Pre-requisites

• Minimum 15 years or older
• Advanced Open Water certified
• Dry Suit and Nitrox certifications highly recommended

Please note: 

• A $100 fee will apply for no-shows or reschedules made within 48 hours of the course.
• Students are required to provide their own equipment or rent at the student's expense from the Louisville Dive Center. 
• All accommodations, transportation, park fees, and meals are NOT included in the price of this course.
• Tanks and weights are included in the course.