SDI Scubility Scuba Discovery Program

This program is designed to give the physically disabled prospective student an introduction to scuba diving in a controlled environment under the direct supervision of an insured Instructor.

Who this course is for:

The individual with mental or physical disabilities who wishes to become acquainted with the underwater world by scuba diving

Course prerequisites:

Minimum age 18, 10 with parental consent
Demonstrate comfort and adequate swimming skills

What you can expect to learn:

The SDI Scubility Scuba Discovery Program takes an in-depth look at all of the following and more:

Aquatic environment
- Marine environment
- Marine life expected to encounter at local dive site
Physics and physiology
- Buoyancy
- Pressure
- Gas Spaces
Scuba equipment assembly
- Mask, fins, and snorkel
- Exposure protection
- Buoyancy compensator device
- Weight systems/weight placement
- Regulators
- Cylinders
- Underwater instruments
- Underwater communications
Accessories
- Dive flag
- Rescue signal
- Knife or cutting device
Planning your dive
- Diver fitness and overexertion
- Buddy system
- First aid

Some of the required skills you will have to demonstrate include:

Weight system adjustment with proper weighting
Pre-dive check of self and buddy
Mask clearing; partial and full at depth
Buoyancy compensator device (BCD) use:
- Inflation and deflation (auto inflation) at the surface
- Inflation and deflation (auto inflation) at depth
Buoyancy control
- Controlled ascents
- Controlled descents
Regulator use
- Breathing, clearing, and recovery at the surface
- Breathing, clearing, and recovery at depth
Computer (PDC) and gauges use; reading and understanding data
Underwater communications
Underwater swimming; proper use of fins or webbed gloves

What’s in it for you?

This is a non-certification program, simply an experience. Diver can be awarded an experience certificate or c-card and enroll in the SDI Scubility Open Water Scuba Diver course