ERD II

The ERD II Course furthers the public safety diver’s knowledge and advances skill sets for emergency response diving. The ERD II Course will examine lifting techniques, encapsulation, a victim’s death, as well as, physiological changes a submerged body undergoes, mechanics of drowning, handling of remains, environmental issues, full face mask and dry suit use.

Who this course is for:
Any certified ERD I Public Safety Diver or team member who engages in rescue and recovery operations
Any certified ERD I Public Safety Diver or team member looking to increase their diver awareness and skills
Any certified ERD I Public Safety Diver or team member who is seeking the ability to enroll in ERDI II Ops Component training
Any certified ERD I Public Safety Diver or team member looking to become an ERDI Supervisor
Course prerequisites:
Minimum age 18
ERD I or equivalent
10 or more logged public safety dives, either training or operational dives, beyond ERD I with a recognized public safety team
CPR, AED, O2, AND first aid certified or equivalents​

​What you can expect to learn:
Mechanics of drowning, including near drowning
Physiological changes to human remains
Crime scene identification and removal of crime scene evidence
Encapsulation considerations
Lifting techniques and considerations
Advanced skills for dry suit and full face mask diving
Learning decontamination procedures