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Scuba Diver

Be a PADI Scuba Diver
The PADI Scuba Diver program is a pre-entry level certification. If you only plan to dive several times a year, it's a quick and easy program designed especially for you!
As a subprogram of the PADI Open Water Diver program, the PADI Scuba Diver rating allows you to get certified quickly and easily by minimizing time constraints. With the PADI Scuba Diver certification you can dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Instructor or higher professional on your next vacation or dive trip

Prerequisite requirement
In good physical condition, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water can earn a Scuba Diver certification. If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Scuba Diver program available. Minimum age: 10

Course requirement
Throughout the course, you'll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by completing pool dives, knowledge development sessions and by making two open water (ocean or lake) dives.

Course duration
PADI programs are performance based. You proceed as you demonstrate mastery of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you.

Course material

• Log Book
• PADI Open Water Crew-Pak
• PADI Open Water Video or DVD

More dive opportunities
After completing the Scuba Diver program, you'll want to continue your dive education and the PADI Open Water Diver certification to explore more dive opportunities. To get started on your adventure, contact us and ask about the PADI Open Water programs today!

Open Water Diver

Be a PADI Open Water Diver
It the most widely recognized and respected rating in the world, you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. If you already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified, you may have credit from these courses in applying for the open water program.

Prerequisite requirement
In good physical condition, reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water, you can then earn a PADI Open Water Diver certification. If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver program available. Minimum age: 10

Course requirement
Throughout the course, you'll learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques. You earn this rating by completing 5 confined water dives and knowledge development sessions and by making 4 open water dives.

Course duration
PADI programs are performance based. You proceed as you meet the performance requirement of the course skills. This allows you to work at a pace that is comfortable for you.

Course material

• Log Book
• PADI Open Water Crew-Pak
• PADI Open Water Video or DVD

Adventure Diver

Be an Adventure Diver
You can sample three dives of your choice, underwater photography, wreck diving ... get a taste of what you like. Strengthening your underwater skills and letting you enjoy diving more than ever.

Prerequisite requirement
PADI Open Water Diver or Junior Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) Minimum age: 15 (10 for PADI Junior Adventure Diver)

Course requirement
You need to complete 3 of the following Adventure Dives:

Specialties available to divers 10-year-old and older:

• AWARE-Fish Identification Underwater Naturalist
• Boat Underwater Navigator
• Peak Performance Buoyancy
• Underwater Photography

Additional Specialties Available to divers 12-year-old and older:

• Altitude Multilevel
• Deep Night
• Dive Propulsion Vehicle (DPV)
• Drift Diving
• Dry Suit
• Search and Recovery
• Underwater Videography
• Wreck

• Recommended Course Hours: 9
• Minimum Open Water Training: 3 dives over one day

• Adventures in Diving Crew-Pak
• Adventures in Diving Video
• Log Book

More dive opportunities
After completing the Open Water Diver program, you'll want to continue your dive education and explore more dive opportunities. To get started on your adventure, contact us and ask about the PADI Adventure Diver programs today!

Advanced Open Water Diver

Be an Advanced Open Water Diver
You'll be more experienced and better understand the underwater environment after your five dives. You'll feel comfortable in the water and enjoy diving more.

Prerequisite requirement
PADI Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization) Minimum age: 15 (12 for PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver)

Course requirement
You need to complete five Adventure Dives, including the Deep Adventure dive, the Underwater Navigator Adventure Dive and three of the following:

• Altitude Diver Boat Diver
• AWARE Fish Identification Wreck Diver
• Drift Diver Deep Diver
• Dry Suit Diver Dive Propulsion Vehicle
• Multilevel Diver Night Diver
• Peak Performance Buoyancy Search and Recovery
• Underwater Naturalist Underwater Videographer
• Underwater Photographer Underwater Navigator

Course material

• Adventures in Diving Crew-Pak
• Adventures in Diving Video
• Log Book

Rescue Diver

Be a PADI Rescue Diver

Prerequisite requirement
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
Minimum age: 15 (12 for PADI Junior Rescue Diver)
Successful completion of a sanctioned CPR program within the past 24 months
Course requirement
Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies.

During the 5 open water sessions, you'll cover:

• dive accident scenarios
• dive first aid
• emergency management and equipment
• egress (exits)
• first aid procedures for pressure related accidents
• in water artificial respiration
• missing diver procedures
• panicked diver response
• Self-rescue and diver stress
• surfacing the unconscious diver
• swimming and non-swimming assists
• underwater problems

Course material

• PADI Rescue Diver Crew-Pak
• PADI Rescue Diver video