Ocean Diver training - OT2 - The effects of diving on the body
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May 10, 2023
Ocean Diver training - OT2 - The effects of diving on the body
Module objectives
Having introduced how air and water pressure affect divers in relation to basic and scuba equipment in OT1, this module looks in more detail at the human body and the effects of diving on it. Understanding the body provides a background to future modules on diving disorders, prevention and treatment. Diving with nitrox mixes is introduced.
Achievement targets At the end of this module students should:
- Have a basic understanding of respiration and circulation
- Understand the need to monitor breathing gas
- Understand the need for general awareness and fitness before diving
- Understand what happens to air spaces in the body when diving
- Have a basic understanding of the effects of nitrogen on the body when diving
- Understand that management of nitrogen is crucial to minimise the risk of decompression illness (DCI)
- Have a basic understanding of breathing gas mixtures and the effect of oxygen on the body when diving