Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NYCF-0073
Organization's ID:
SOC 251
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
40 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 Fire Science, Rescue, or Physical Education
Description

Objective:

To provide students with the entry-level knowledge, skills, equipment, and experience to scuba dive in local aquatic environments without direct or indirect supervision by a certified scuba instructor. Each student will be taught how to properly use scuba equipment, to ditch & donning, control buoyancy, buddy rescue and self rescue.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Ditch, don and properly use scuba equipment
  • Control buoyancy
  • Engage in entry-level scuba activities
  • Conduct a 'buddy' rescue and self rescue
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Discussion
  • Lectures
Supplemental Materials