Courses - Steam Machines, Inc.

Dates:
5-6 Days
Prerequisites:
50 logged dives, Nitrox diver
Purpose:
To prepare certified nitrox divers to dive using the PRISM Topaz/SM 1600 closed circuit mixed gas rebreather.
Participants Provide:
Standard open water dive gear
Course Overview:
20-24 hours lecture
2-3 confined water dives
4-6 open water dives
Certification:
NAUI /IANTD
Open Water Ratios:
4 students: 1 instructor

I. Lectures A. Introduction 1.Application Form 2.Medical History 3.Logbook review 4.Certification Card Copy 5. Waivers 6. Course Fees 7 .Texts, Handouts, etc. 8. Staff & student introductions 9. Course contents/objectives 10. Type ratings	B. History & Design 1. Rebreather development 2. Types of rebreathers a. Oxygen CCR. b. Semi- closed (1) Mass flow controlled SCR (2) Keyed-RMV SCR (3)Electronic SCR c. Mixed gas CCR 3. Rebreather testing	C. Diving Physics 1. Pressure & depth 2. Pressure & volume 3. MOD 4. EAD 5. OCEANx Calculator 6. Gas consumption 7. Bailout volumes	D. Physiology 1. Oxygen metabolism 2. Oxygen toxicity 3. Hypercapnia 4. DCS & AGE 5. Narcosis 6. Squeezes 7. Middle ear oxygen absorption 8. Disease transmission 9. Allergic reactions 10.Carbon monoxide 11.Kinestheology 12. Psychology
E. Theory 1. Oxygen CCR 2. SCR a. Mass flow controlled b. Keyed gas CCR 3. Mixed gas CCR a. Mechanics b. Oxygen addition c. Depth Limits d. Dive tables	F. Rebreather Design 1. Canisters 2. Counterlung 3. Water trap 4. Mouth piece 5. Hoses 6. Absorbent 7. Lubricants 8. Oxygen sensors 9. Electronics 10. FFM 11. Computers and software	G. Dive Planning 1. Canister packing 2. Pre-dive checklists 3. General 4. Dive Briefing-- SEABAG	H. Diving Techniques 1. Mouthpiece protocol 2. Surface use 3. Descents and ascents 4. Buoyancy and trim 5. Mouthpiece clearing 6. Gauge monitoring 7. Gas addition 8. Nose breathing 9. Mask clearing 10. Work rates
I. Post-drive Procedures 1. Post-dive checklists 2. Cleaning & disinfecting 3. Canister marking 4. Post- drive barotrauma 5. Dive logs J. Long Term Maintenance 1. Monthly 2. Annual 3. Longer Term 4. Storage	K. Emergency Procedures 1. Loss of gas supply 2. Hypoxia 3. Hyperoxia 4. DCI 5. Scrubber failure 6. Hypercapnia 7. Flooding 8. Caustic cocktail 9. Electronics failure 10. Sensor failure 11. Buoyancy loss 12. Bailouts 13. Allergic reactions	L. Travel 1. General 2. Auto 3. Boat 4. Airplane 5. Spares 6. Tools 7. Documentation	M. Course Review 1. Course Summary 2. Questions 3. Exam 4. Exam review 5. Sign Student Record Folder 6. Future training

II. Confined Water
A. Pre-dives
B. Pool skills(1-3)
C. Post-dives

III. Open Water
A. Site Selection
B. Dive Objections( Dive#:)
(1) Descents/ascents, monitor & maintain PO2 ,buoyancy
(2) Descents/Ascents, PO 2
(3) Rebreather skills
(4) Skill review, gas consumption
(5) Electronics use, skill internalization
C. Debriefings
1. Objectives review
2. Problems/resolutions
3. Loghook entries/review.