Welcome to DIVESAFE International for Occupational SCUBA Diver Training.

This is the online portion of the program. Additional training involves practical workshops and in person exams.

Course Curriculum

Here's What You Get When You Sign Up

  • 1

    Section 1 - Introduction

  • 2

    Section 2 - Basic Physics

    • 2.1 - Introduction

    • 2.2 - Matter and Energy

    • 2.3 - Definitions in Physics

    • 2.4 - Pressure Calculations in Diving

    • 2.5 - Underwater Effects

    • Section 2 - Knowledge Review
  • 3

    Section 3 - Diving Physics

    • 3.1 - Introduction

    • 3.2 - Diving Formula Sheet

    • 3.3 - Depth and Pressure Formula Sheet

    • 3.4 - Properties of Gases

    • 3.5 - Boyle's Law

    • 3.6 - Charles's Law

    • 3.7 - Gay-Lussac's Law

    • 3.8 - General Gas Law

    • 3.9 - Dalton's Law

    • 3.10 - Henry's Law

    • Section 3 - Exercise

    • Section 3 - Exercise Answers

    • Section 3 - Knowledge Review
  • 4

    Section 4 - Buoyancy

    • 4.1 - Introduction

    • 4.2 - Archimedes and Theory

    • 4.3 - Objects

    • 4.4 - Buoyancy Calculations

    • Section 4 - Exercise

    • Section 4 - Exercise Answers

    • Section 4 - Knowledge Review
  • 5

    Section 5 - Human Physiology

    • 5.1 - Introduction

    • 5.2 - Basic Human Anatomy

    • 5.3 - Circulatory System

    • 5.4 - Nervous System

    • 5.5 - Other Body Systems

    • 5.6 - Respired Gas Conditions

    • 5.7 - Hypercapnia

    • 5.8 - Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning

    • 5.9 - Thermal Regulation

    • 5.10 - Hypothermia

    • 5.11 - Hyperthermia

    • Section 5 - Exercise

    • Section 5 - Exercise Answers

    • Section 5 - Knowledge Review
  • 6

    Section 6 - Diving Physiology

    • 6.1 - Introduction

    • 6.2 - Direct Effect of Pressure

    • 6.3 - Lung Squeeze

    • 6.4 - Sinus Squeeze

    • 6.5 - Ear Squeeze

    • 6.6 - Tooth and Intestinal Squeezes

    • 6.7 - Man-Made Air Spaces

    • 6.8 - Lung Overpressure Injuries

    • 6.9 - Indirect Effects of Pressure

    • 6.10 - Decompression Sickness

    • 6.11 - Decompression Sickness Predisposition Factors

    • 6.12 - Treatment Tables

    • Section 6 - Exercise

    • Section 6 - Exercise Answers

    • Section 6 - Knowledge Review
  • 7

    Section 7 - Dive Tables

    • 7.1 - Introduction

    • 7.2 - Development of U.S. Navy Tables

    • 7.3 - Development of D.C.I.E.M Tables

    • 7.4 - Recreational Diving Tables

    • 7.5 - Dive Charts

    • 7.6 - DCIEM Dive Tables

    • 7.7 - DCIEM Dive Table Procedures (Single/Repetitive dives)

    • 7.8 - DCIEM Dive Table Procedures (Minimum Surface Interval)

    • 7.9 - DCIEM Dive Table Procedures (Multilevel and Altitude Dives)

    • 7.10 - DCIEM Dive Table (General Procedures)

    • 7.11 - DCIEM Tables: Surface Intervals less than 15 minutes

    • Section 7 - Exercise

    • Section 7 - Exercise Answers

    • Section 7 - Knowledge Review
  • 8

    Section 8 - Dive Planning and Risk Assessment

    • 8.1 - Introduction and Initial Planning

    • 8.2 - Hazards

    • 8.3 - Risk Assessment

    • 8.4 - Emergency Preparedness

    • Section 8 - Exercise

    • Section 8 - Exercise Answers
  • 9

    Section 9- Diving Regulations and Standards

    • 9.1 - Introduction

    • 9.2 - Commercial Diving Regulations

    • 9.2 - Commercial Diving Standards

    • 9.3 - WorkSafe BC Part 24: Diving and Fishing Regulations: General Requirements

    • 9.4 - WorkSafe BC Part 24: Diving and Fishing Regulations: SCUBA Specific

    • 9.5 - WorkSafe BC Part 24: Diving and Fishing Regulations: Surface Supply Specific

    • Section 9 - Exercise

    • Section 9 - Exercise Answers

    • Section 9 - Knowledge Review
  • 10

    Section 10 - Dive Communications

    • 10.1 - Introduction and Hand Signals

    • 10.2 - Line Pull Signals

    • 10.3 - Voice Communications

    • Section 10 - Exercise

    • Section 10 - Exercise Answers
  • 11

    Section 11 - High Pressure Breathing Systems

    • 11.1 - Introduction

    • 11.2 - Air Compressors

    • 11.3 - Compressor Power

    • 11.4 - Compressor Operation

    • 11.5 - Air Quality and Storage

    • Section 11 - Exercise

    • Section 11 - Exercise Answers
  • 12

    Section 12 - Introduction to Surface Supply Diving