By unanimous vote, the Recreational Scuba Training Council (RSTC) US Board of Directors welcomes Professional Scuba Schools (PSS) as an associate member. PSS will join IANTD, NASE, NAUI, PADI, PDIC, RAID, SDI, SNSI, and SSI as members of the RSTC US Council.
“We are excited and honored to join RSTC US,” said Stefano Ruia, Director of International Training and Business Development. “As we continue to become more recognized in North America, it is important that we show our commitment to the safety standards established by RSTC.” The RSTC US Council is pleased to have PSS as part of the council, expanding the membership means more positive impact for the SCUBA diving industry.
RSTC minimum scuba training standards are recognized as the global industry standard. New members are assessed to ensure compliance with RSTC standards. Members must make an ongoing commitment to ensure compliance with RSTC standards.
Scuba training organizations interested in applying for membership with the RSTC may download membership information at https://wrstc.com/standards-downloads/.
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With the ever-evolving Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic, all divers and scuba leadership must continue to travel and dive in a safe and responsible manner. The World Health Organization, as well as various agencies in the USA, continually monitor the spread of this disease and advise specific precautions. Following these published guidelines is advised for all.
Use of face masks, social distancing, and hand washing appear to be our best defense. If planning to travel, research the conditions regarding disease spread in the area where you will be going. Wearing a facemask anytime you are in any crowd is advised regardless of circumstances.
Any scuba equipment, including regulator second stages, buoyancy devices, etc. being used by multiple persons during training and equipment rental, must be disinfected between uses. Advice on disinfection methods and products can come from the Divers Alert Network and any equipment manufacturers.
Divers Alert Network (March 31, 2021) tells us to be aware returning to diving after an individual has suffered coronavirus. “With regard to diving, we are particularly concerned about the pulmonary and cardiovascular aspects. “Consequently, there is no one-size-fits-all approach for a medical assessment of dive fitness after Covid-19.” Contact www.dan.org for the latest updates. The full DAN article can be reached at:
Your personal health and safety and that of your diving students is and must be an utmost priority. As we confront the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak worldwide, it is critical that dive instructors, dive centers and dive operators take precautions to minimize potential risk of disease transmission to their students and guests.
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By unanimous vote, the Recreational Scuba Training Council (RSTC) US Board of Directors welcomes Scuba and Nitrox Safety International (SNSI) as a member. SNSI will join PADI, PDIC, SDI, SSI, NAUI and RAID as members of the RSTC US. In November 2015, the RSTC announced changes to its membership criteria. These changes will increase membership and allow more active participation from diver training organizations worldwide. Increased participation in the RSTC’s mission will have a continued positive impact upon diver safety.
Fulvia Lami, CEO of SNSI states, “We look forward to contributing and working with all the other members to increase the safety and popularity of our sport as we have done for the past 20 years as members of the WRSTC.” Dan Orr, RSTC Coordinator said: “We are very pleased to have SNSI join the Recreational Scuba Training Council US and we look forward to their active participation in the RSTC’s mission of developing worldwide minimum scuba training standards.”
RSTC minimum scuba training standards are recognized as the global industry standard. New members are assessed to ensure compliance with RSTC standards. Members must make an ongoing commitment to ensure compliance with RSTC standards.
Scuba training organizations interested in applying for membership with the RSTC may download membership information at https://wrstc.com/standards-downloads/
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By unanimous vote, the Recreational Scuba Training Council (RSTC) US Board of Directors welcomes the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) as a member. NAUI will join PADI, PDIC, SDI, SSI, RAID and SNSI as members of the RSTC US. In November 2015, the RSTC announced changes to its membership criteria. These changes will increase membership and allow more active participation from diver training organizations worldwide. Increased participation in the RSTC’s mission will have a continued positive impact upon diver safety.
Dallas Edmiston, NAUI Executive Director states “NAUI has always recognized the important role RSTC plays in the diving industry and we could not be happier to be accepted as a member of the council. As an established leader, we look forward to adding our voice in shaping the future of diving”
Dan Orr, RSTC Coordinator said: “We are very pleased to have NAUI join the Recreational Scuba Training Council and we look forward to their active participation in the RSTC’s mission of developing worldwide minimum scuba training standards.”
RSTC minimum scuba training standards are recognized as the global industry standard. New members are assessed to ensure compliance with RSTC standards. Members must make an ongoing commitment to ensure compliance with RSTC standards.
Scuba training organizations interested in applying for membership with the RSTC may download membership information at https://wrstc.com/standards-downloads/.
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The Recreational Scuba Training Council (RSTC), the secretariat for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in regards to recreational diving instructional standards, has revised the Minimum Course Content for Common Hand Signals for Scuba Diving standard and is being submitted to ANSI for accreditation. As is a required part of the ANSI process, the document is being made available for review. Anyone interested in a copy of the revised standard in electronic format can request a copy from Dan Orr, RSTC Coordinator at info@wrstc.com.
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PSS Joins RSTC US Council
By unanimous vote, the Recreational Scuba Training Council (RSTC) US Board of Directors welcomes Professional Scuba Schools (PSS) as an associate member. PSS will join IANTD, NASE, NAUI, PADI, PDIC, RAID, SDI, SNSI, and SSI as members of the RSTC US Council.
“We are excited and honored to join RSTC US,” said Stefano Ruia, Director of International Training and Business Development. “As we continue to become more recognized in North America, it is important that we show our commitment to the safety standards established by RSTC.” The RSTC US Council is pleased to have PSS as part of the council, expanding the membership means more positive impact for the SCUBA diving industry.
RSTC minimum scuba training standards are recognized as the global industry standard. New members are assessed to ensure compliance with RSTC standards. Members must make an ongoing commitment to ensure compliance with RSTC standards.
Scuba training organizations interested in applying for membership with the RSTC may download membership information at https://wrstc.com/standards-downloads/.
Statement Regarding Covid-19 Precaustions
With the ever-evolving Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic, all divers and scuba leadership must continue to travel and dive in a safe and responsible manner. The World Health Organization, as well as various agencies in the USA, continually monitor the spread of this disease and advise specific precautions. Following these published guidelines is advised for all.
Use of face masks, social distancing, and hand washing appear to be our best defense. If planning to travel, research the conditions regarding disease spread in the area where you will be going. Wearing a facemask anytime you are in any crowd is advised regardless of circumstances.
Any scuba equipment, including regulator second stages, buoyancy devices, etc. being used by multiple persons during training and equipment rental, must be disinfected between uses. Advice on disinfection methods and products can come from the Divers Alert Network and any equipment manufacturers.
Divers Alert Network (March 31, 2021) tells us to be aware returning to diving after an individual has suffered coronavirus. “With regard to diving, we are particularly concerned about the pulmonary and cardiovascular aspects. “Consequently, there is no one-size-fits-all approach for a medical assessment of dive fitness after Covid-19.” Contact www.dan.org for the latest updates. The full DAN article can be reached at:
https://dan.org/safety-prevention/diver-safety/divers-blog/covid-19-and-diving-march-2021-update/
Avoiding Disease Transmission in Diver Training
Your personal health and safety and that of your diving students is and must be an utmost priority. As we confront the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak worldwide, it is critical that dive instructors, dive centers and dive operators take precautions to minimize potential risk of disease transmission to their students and guests.
SNSI Joins RSTC US Council
By unanimous vote, the Recreational Scuba Training Council (RSTC) US Board of Directors welcomes Scuba and Nitrox Safety International (SNSI) as a member. SNSI will join PADI, PDIC, SDI, SSI, NAUI and RAID as members of the RSTC US. In November 2015, the RSTC announced changes to its membership criteria. These changes will increase membership and allow more active participation from diver training organizations worldwide. Increased participation in the RSTC’s mission will have a continued positive impact upon diver safety.
Fulvia Lami, CEO of SNSI states, “We look forward to contributing and working with all the other members to increase the safety and popularity of our sport as we have done for the past 20 years as members of the WRSTC.” Dan Orr, RSTC Coordinator said: “We are very pleased to have SNSI join the Recreational Scuba Training Council US and we look forward to their active participation in the RSTC’s mission of developing worldwide minimum scuba training standards.”
RSTC minimum scuba training standards are recognized as the global industry standard. New members are assessed to ensure compliance with RSTC standards. Members must make an ongoing commitment to ensure compliance with RSTC standards.
Scuba training organizations interested in applying for membership with the RSTC may download membership information at https://wrstc.com/standards-downloads/
NAUI Joins RSTC US Council
By unanimous vote, the Recreational Scuba Training Council (RSTC) US Board of Directors welcomes the National Association of Underwater Instructors (NAUI) as a member. NAUI will join PADI, PDIC, SDI, SSI, RAID and SNSI as members of the RSTC US. In November 2015, the RSTC announced changes to its membership criteria. These changes will increase membership and allow more active participation from diver training organizations worldwide. Increased participation in the RSTC’s mission will have a continued positive impact upon diver safety.
Dallas Edmiston, NAUI Executive Director states “NAUI has always recognized the important role RSTC plays in the diving industry and we could not be happier to be accepted as a member of the council. As an established leader, we look forward to adding our voice in shaping the future of diving”
Dan Orr, RSTC Coordinator said: “We are very pleased to have NAUI join the Recreational Scuba Training Council and we look forward to their active participation in the RSTC’s mission of developing worldwide minimum scuba training standards.”
RSTC minimum scuba training standards are recognized as the global industry standard. New members are assessed to ensure compliance with RSTC standards. Members must make an ongoing commitment to ensure compliance with RSTC standards.
Scuba training organizations interested in applying for membership with the RSTC may download membership information at https://wrstc.com/standards-downloads/.
Minimum Course Content for Common Hand Signals for Scuba Diving
The Recreational Scuba Training Council (RSTC), the secretariat for the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) in regards to recreational diving instructional standards, has revised the Minimum Course Content for Common Hand Signals for Scuba Diving standard and is being submitted to ANSI for accreditation. As is a required part of the ANSI process, the document is being made available for review. Anyone interested in a copy of the revised standard in electronic format can request a copy from Dan Orr, RSTC Coordinator at info@wrstc.com.