Scientific Diver Training
Duration:
Varies
Required:
Prerequisites:
Recreational diving certification and dive physical
Course Cost:
$0.00
Course mode:
Instructor-led classroom
Intended audience
This course is required for University personnel who use a Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus (SCUBA) for research diving activities.
Description
This course teaches researchers with recreational diver certification for scientific diving, following the standards of the American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS). This training includes modules in diving first aid, CPR, oxygen administration, diver rescue, Blue Water diving and NITROX training.
To inquire about this training, please email our Diving Safety Officers.
Regulations and resources
American Academy of Underwater Science
Accommodations and language services
The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations to individuals who need them.
- To request a disability accommodation, please contact the UW Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (V), 206-543-6452(TTY), or email at dso@uw.edu.
- To request safety training in a language other than English, please contact EH&S training at ehstrain@uw.edu and notify your supervisor. EH&S will work with you and your supervisor to arrange for interpretation or translation services.
- For other accommodation requests, please contact EH&S Training at ehstrain@uw.edu.