At Elite Scuba Diver we use a multi step process for learning. 

1. eLearning - Interactive 
2. Instructional Materials including Text Book 
3. Lecture time to reinforce the important items.
4. Lecture time to clarify any issues.
5. In pool time 
6. Ocean time with a minimum of 4 dives and an option to add 4 additional dives.
7. Same Instructor start to finish for consistent training and information.

Durring our training we teach you how to be a diver.  Part of being a responsible diver is dealing with a diver in distress.  Divers commonly dive with friends or family.