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About the CMAS: http://www.cmas.org/cmas/about
And more specifically about apnea: Http://www.cmas.org/apnee/a-propos-de-l-apnee
The different levels of sports apnea monitors:
CMAS Level 1 Monitor
A Level 1 apnea monitor is an experienced free who completed the course CMAS Apnea monitor Level 3 or 4.
It must be certified in first aid and CPR.
Otherwise, it remains inactive until it has sent the certification documents to the CMAS for approval.
Performance
- Static Apnea (STA): 3:00 min;
- Dynamic Apnea (DYN): 75 m;
- Constant Weight (CWT): 30 m;
- Variable weight: 30 m;
- Free Immersion (FIM): 30 m.
Details: CMAS Québec-Standards Apnea-Monitor Level 1 a 3-2017 (English)
CMAS Level 2 Monitor
# A Level 2 apnea monitor is an experienced free, apnea monitor level 1 CMAS active and that:
- is certified in first aid and CPR;
- Completed at least five (5) Apnea courses at levels 1 and 2;
- Completed the certification procedures for at least 40 students.
# The Monitor sends all certification documents to the CMAS for evaluation.
After approval, it is certified Level 2 Apnea monitor.
Performance
- Static Apnea (STA): 3:00 min;
- Dynamic Apnea (DYN): 75 m;
- Constant Weight (CWT): 30 m;
- Variable weight: 30 m;
- Free Immersion (FIM): 30 m.
Details: CMAS Québec-Standards Apnea-Monitor Level 1 a 3-2017 (English)
CMAS Level 3 Monitor
# A Level 3 apnea monitor is an experienced free, certified apnea monitor Level 2 CMAS, which is active and which:
- is certified in first aid and CPR;
- Completed the certification procedures of at least 100 pupils, coming from all levels preceding the apnea monitor level 3 CMAS;
- Has passed the course requirements CMAS monitor level 3 apnea.
# The Monitor sends all certification documents to the CMAS for evaluation.
After approval, it is certified Level 3 Apnea monitor.
Performance
- Static Apnea (STA): 3:00 min;
- Dynamic Apnea (DYN): 75 m;
- Constant Weight (CWT): 30 m;
- Variable weight: 30 m;
- Free Immersion (FIM): 30 m.
Details: CMAS Québec-Standards Apnea-Monitor Level 1 a 3-2017 (English)