UOGML Dive Manual - University of Guam Marine Laboratory

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The requirements of Sec.6.2 (except medical approval) and 6.3 may be waived if the person in question has the required diving proficiency and can contribute measurably to the planned dive. A statement of the temporary diver's qualifications shall be submitted to the DSO as a palt of the dive plan. Temporary permits are restricted to the planned diving operation and shall comply with all other policies, regulations, and standards of this manual. 6.2 General Policy No person shall engage in scientific diving under the auspices of the DOG Marine Laboratory until certified pursuant to the provisions of this manual. 6.2.1 Prerequisites Applicants to the DOG Marine Laboratory Scientific Diver Certification Program must have fulfilled the requirements of Sec. 5.0 of this manual. 6.2.2 Application An application for celtification must be filled out and provided to the DSO. 6.2.3 Medical Examination Each applicant for diver certification must submit a statement from a licensed physician, based on an approved medical exam, attesting to the applicant's fitness to dive. 6.2.4 Emergency Care Training The applicant must provide proof of training in the following: Adult CPR (must be current). Emergency oxygen administration (must be current) First aid for diving accidents (must be current) 6.3 Requirements for Scientific Diver Certification Certification in the DOG Marine Laboratory Scientific Diver program requires completion of training in theoretical aspects and practical skills totaling a minimum of 100 hours. Theoretical aspects shall include principles and activities appropriate to the intended area of scientific study. 16
A. Reguired topics: 1. Diving emergency care training • Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) a Standard or basic First Aid. • Recognition of DCS and AGE • Accident management • Field neurological exam • Oxygen administration 2. Dive rescue 3. Dive environments 4. AAUS scientific diving regulations and history • Scientific dive planning • Coordination with other agencies • Appropriate governmental regulations 5. Small boat operations 6. Complete 32 hours (actual) of approved coursework. B. Recommended topics 1. Specialized breathing gas • Nitrox 2. Specialized environments and conditions • Bluewater diving • Zero visibility diving • Polluted water diving • Night diving • Strong current diving 3. Specialized diving equipment • Dry suit • Communications 17
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