2. CHAPTER 1 Skin Diving Equipment I.D.E.A Open Water Course 2

3. A. Dive (Face) Mask B. Dive Fins C. Dive Boots D. Diving Snorkels E. Dive Gloves F. Exposure Suits G. Weight Belts and System H. Buoyancy Compensating Device I. Entries I.D.E.A Open Water Course 3

4. CHAPTER 2 Scuba Diving Equipment and Use I.D.E.A Open Water Course 4

5. A. Diving History B. Tanks, Valves and Tank Accessories C. Scuba Regulators D. Information Systems E. Accessories F. Diver’s Log Book G. IDEA Star System© I.D.E.A Open Water Course 5

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7. CHAPTER 3 Diving Science I.D.E.A Open Water Course 7

8. A. Compressed Air B. Other Breathing Gas Mixed (IDEA NITROX) C. Buoyancy D. Light and Color E. Hearing and Sound F. Breathing Underwater G. Hyperventilation H. Diver Safety and First Aid I.D.E.A Open Water Course 8

9. CHAPTER 4 Pressure Changes I.D.E.A Open Water Course 9

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11. A. Descending and Ascending Pressure B. Descending C. Squeezes D. Ascending E. Ascent Procedures F. Buddy System G. Decompression Sickness H. Bottom Time I. High Altitude Diving J. Flying After Diving K. Recompression Chambers I.D.E.A Open Water Course 11

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13. Use of recompression chambers 1 Treating decompression sickness Treating Pressure related injuries 2 3 Location of Nearest Chambers 4 Nating Notify Divers Alert Network (DAN) EMERGENCIES CALL 997 AND DAN 919-684-8111 I.D.E.A Open Water Course 13

14. CHAPTER 5 Repetitive Diving I.D.E.A Open Water Course 14

15. A. Dive Tables Dive Table Definition B. Rules of the Road C. IDEA Repetitive Dive Tables D. IDEA Double Dive Tables E. Dive Planning I.D.E.A Open Water Course 15

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17. CHAPTER 6 Diving Environment I.D.E.A Open Water Course 17

18. A. Ocean Diving and Marine Life B. Fresh Water Diving and Aquatic Life C. Other Types of Diving i. Overhead Environment ii. Ice Diving iii. Nitrox Diving iv. Rebreather Diving v. Boat Diving vi. Drift Diving I.D.E.A Open Water Course 18

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20. CHAPTER 7 OPEN WATER PRO*(ficiency) I.D.E.A Open Water Course 20

21. THE ASCENT A. A Proper Ascent B. Possible Problems During the Ascent C. Log Out D. Flying After Diving I.D.E.A Open Water Course 21

22. CHAPTER 8 OTHER DIVES AND CONTINUING EDUCATION I.D.E.A Open Water Course 22

23. OTHER DIVES AND CONTINUING EDUCATION A. Fresh Water Diving B. Boat Diving C. Drift Diving D. High Altitude Diving E. IDEA’s Star System Log Books I.D.E.A Open Water Course 23

24. We thank you for your interest Is there any question ? I.D.E.A Open Water Course 24 I.D.E.A Master Instructor Ahmad Baitalmal