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In Water Recompression Supervisor
This specialized classroom and water certification qualifies experienced divers to supervise and direct in-water recompression operations for multiple patients, coordinating team response and managing complex emergency scenarios involving suspected decompression sickness. You'll train on supervisor-level decision-making, multi-patient coordination, advanced recompression protocols, direct dive supervision, and oxygen administration under emergency conditions. In Water Recompression Supervisor enables leadership of complex emergency-response operations in remote diving environments.
Prerequisites
IANTD Advanced Nitrox Diver (or higher), IANTD Diver First Aid, IANTD Rescue Diver, IANTD Oxygen Administrator (all or equivalent); minimum 100 logged dives; age 21+. Note: May be taken in conjunction with In-Water Recompression Provider certification.
Standards
What a diver must demonstrate to pass this course — not always published by the certifying agency.
Supervisors must demonstrate competency in in-water recompression table application, multi-patient management, oxygen delivery supervision, direct monitoring of recompression procedures, emergency communication protocols, and comprehensive rescue procedures.
Instructors Teaching This Course
Thailand
Dive Centres Offering This Course
We're still building out the directory country by country, so this list isn't every instructor or dive centre teaching it in the world — more locations are coming soon.
Common questions about IANTD In Water Recompression Supervisor
What are the prerequisites for IANTD In Water Recompression Supervisor?
IANTD's standards require: IANTD Advanced Nitrox Diver (or higher), IANTD Diver First Aid, IANTD Rescue Diver, IANTD Oxygen Administrator (all or equivalent); minimum 100 logged dives; age 21+. Note: May be taken in conjunction with In-Water Recompression Provider certification.
What is the minimum age for IANTD In Water Recompression Supervisor?
IANTD's standards state: Age 21+.
How many dives do I need before starting IANTD In Water Recompression Supervisor?
IANTD's standards state: Minimum 100 logged dives.
What does IANTD In Water Recompression Supervisor training involve?
According to IANTD's published standards: Supervisors must demonstrate competency in in-water recompression table application, multi-patient management, oxygen delivery supervision, direct monitoring of recompression procedures, emergency communication protocols, and comprehensive rescue procedures.
Where can I take IANTD In Water Recompression Supervisor?
2 dive centres and 2 instructors in the TecDiveTools directory teach IANTD In Water Recompression Supervisor, in Thailand. Each is listed further up this page.