Did you know that the Divers Alert Network offers online workshops related to health and safety? In fact, DAN offers three such seminars, at a cost of $25 apiece. Each take 60-90 minutes to complete, and participants receive certificates of completion from DAN. Course offerings include:
- Ears and Diving Seminar: Learn about your ears and how to take better care of them when you're diving.
- Pathophysiology of Decompression Illness: Learn what goes on in the body when bubbles form.
- Inert Gas Exchange, Bubbles, and Decompression Theory: Learn about inert gas exchange in the body and the affect those bubbles can have on your dive.
While somewhat dry-sounding, they might be interesting. Have you ever taken one of these seminars? Thumbs up or thumbs down?
1. Wow, good find. I had no idea they had these types of courses online. I have to say that learning in person is usually more effective, but this could be a great resource for divers in remote areas without training personnel around to instruct such classes. I'll give it a try and let you know what I think.
Posted at 2:01AM on Sep 7th 2006 by Calvin Tang