Problem Solving
nDiving Situations.
nAssisting Other Divers.
nRescues.
nEmergencies and First Aid.
nSafety in Summary.
nResponsible Scuba Diving Practices.
Unit 7: Problem Solving
Problem Solving
•State the general method for resolving problemsunder water.
•List situations that can occur under water and howto resolve them and the prevention of each.
•Describe how to assist another diver if they arehaving a problem.
•Explain the steps needed to rescue a diver at thesurface and under water.
•Describe the first aid for aquatic injuries.
•State the importance of safe diving practices.
Student Performance:
By the end of the lesson students will be able to:
Problem Solving
Diving SituationsYou can deal with most situations if you stop to analyze andcope with them calmly.
nGeneral method of resolving a problem:
nHeat loss:
nOverheating:
nCramps:
nEntanglement:
Problem Solving
Diving Situations continuedYou can deal with most situations if you stop to analyze andcope with them calmly.
nDisorientation or vertigo:
nEquipment difficulties:
nSeasickness:
nChoking or coughing:
nAir starvation:
Problem Solving
Review on Diving SituationsWhat have you learned so far?
nState for each of the following problems at leastone correct action you can take to prevent them :
•Chilling
•Overheating
•Muscle cramps
•Vertigo
•Seasickness
•Coughing
•Air starvation
Problem Solving
Assisting Other DiversAs a diver you have two responsibilities to your buddy. Keepproblems from occurring and overcome problems that do occur.
nMost diving problems occur at the surfacerather than under water.
nThree actions that must be taken:
•Establishing buoyancy
•Resting and breathing
•Providing assistance
Problem Solving
Review onAssisting Other DiversWhat have you learned so far?
nName two responsibilities you have to your buddy.
nState where most diving problems occur.
nList steps to assisting a buddy in distress.
Problem Solving
RescuesMost emergencies in the water are preventable, and manyusually occur because divers violate safety rules.
nAt the surface:
nUnder water:
nIn water artificial respiration:
Problem Solving
Review on RescuesWhat have you learned so far?
nState when a diving emergency occurs to a diver.
nList four types of recommended emergency training.
nState the first action you should take when assisting anunconscious diver at the surface.
nState your first concern when assisting an unconsciousdiver at the bottom.
nList the two most important points for providing in-water artificial respiration.
nList the two most important things to do for a non-breathing diver in the water.
Problem Solving
Emergencies and First AidYou might be the only person available to offer immediateassistance.
nBe prepared.
nBasic first aid.
nCPR and oxygenadministration.
nAquatic life injuries.
nPrevention.
nTreatment.
Problem Solving
Review onEmergencies and First AidWhat have you learned so far?
nList four requirements for being prepared to handle adiving emergency.
nName two things you should do to ensure your skillswill be adequate in an emergency.
Problem Solving
Safety in SummaryDiving safety is primarily a matter of knowing the rules,following them, and being prepared.
nDiving safety involves attitude.
n“Diving safety is no accident”.
Problem Solving
ResponsibleScuba Diving PracticesYou must be trained for what you plan to do.
nYour Training should continue
nDive only when you feel wellmentally and physically.
nMaintain your equipment
nKnow your dive location.
nFollow recommended divingpractices.
n“Dive Safety Through Education”
Problem Solving
Problem Solving End of Unit 7:
nDiving Situations.
nAssisting Other Divers.
nRescues.
nEmergencies and First Aid.
nSafety in Summary.
nResponsible Scuba Diving.Practices.
Problem Solving
•State the general method for resolving problemsunder water.
•List situations that can occur under water and howto resolve them and the prevention of each.
•Describe how to assist another diver if they arehaving a problem.
•Explain the steps needed to rescue a diver at thesurface and under water.
•Describe the first aid for aquatic injuries.
•State the importance of safe diving practices.
Student Performance:
By the end of the lesson students will be able to: