TDI Decompression Procedures

Are you finding your no- decompression limits (NDLs) a limiting factor to dives? The TDI Decompression Procedures Course prepares you for planned staged decompression diving. With a maximum operating depth of 45 meters/ 150 feet, this course is your first step beyond the normal sport diving limits. The TDI Decompression Procedures Course combined with the TDI Advanced Nitrox course form the foundation of all other technical courses. After these two courses and some additional experience, the stage has been set for you to move onto additional technical levels.

What you can expect to learn?

Decompression gas choices
Tables vs personal dive computers
Emergency and contingency planning
Equipment selection
Pre-dive checks and drills
Stress analysis and mitigation
Following a decompression schedule
Gas switching
Team awareness and communication
SMB/ lift bag deployment
Proper trim, buoyancy, and fining techniques
Emergency Procedures
Equipment considerations
Gas blending procedures

Course Prerequisites

Minimum age 18 years old
Certified as an Advanced Open Water Diver, Adventure Diver or equivalent
Proof of 25 logged open water dives