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http://www.hurricanedivers.com/1cdetails(1).htm Course Details - Recreational Level Courses PADI Scuba Diver Course Details Course Duration - 2 to 3 Days
Course Contents Time Needed (approx.)
Preparation / Self Study 6 hrs. Note: Manual and Video are also available on CD-ROM and DVD Knowledge Development 2 hrs. if applicable)Complete 3 Quizzes and Review them with your Instructor Confined Water or Pool Training 3 - 5 hrs. Open Water Training 4 - 5 hrs. Example ScheduleWithout preparation and over two days. When you book with enough time in advance, we can get you the materials to prepare for the course. We are flexible and will adjust a schedule when appropriate. We will spend all the time with you, that is needed to complete a course. 09:30 - 12:00 ---- watch video 12:00 - 15:00 ---- confined water training dives In your own time - read manual and answer knowledge reviews
Course Prerequisites To enroll in a PADI Scuba Diver Course, an individual must: Be able to swim Be at least 10 years old If applicable, submit, to the instructor, medical clearance for diving signed by a physician, attesting to fitness to dive. The medical clearance must be current within the previous 12 months. The physician signing the medical clearance cannot be the applicant.
Note: a person under 15 years of age will be certified as a Junior PADI Scuba Diver
PADI Open Water Diver Course Details Course Duration - 4 to 5 Days Course Contents Time Needed (approx.)
Preparation / Self Study 8 - 10 hrs. Note: Manual and Video are also available on CD-ROM and DVD Knowledge Development 4 hrs. Review the 5 Knowledge Reviews with your Instructor Complete 4 Quizzes and Review them with your Instructor Attend Knowledge Development Presentations
(if applicable)Complete Final Exam Confined Water or Pool Training 6 - 8 hrs. Open Water Training 8 - 10 hrs. Example ScheduleWithout preparation and over four days. When you book with enough time in advance, we can get you the materials to prepare for the course. We are flexible and will adjust a schedule when appropriate. We will spend all the time with you, that is needed to complete a course. 09:30 - 12:00 ---- watch video 12:00 - 15:00 ---- confined water training dives In your own time - read manual and answer knowledge reviews
09:30 - 11:00 ---- watch video 11:00 - 14.00 ---- confined water training dives 14:00 - 15.00 ---- review knowledge reviews and do quizzes In your own time - read manual and answer knowledge reviews
09:30 - 14:00 ---- open water dives 1 & 2 14:00 - 15.00 ---- review knowledge reviews and do quizzes In your own time - read manual and prepare for exam
Course Prerequisites To enroll in a PADI Open Water Diver Course, an individual must: Be able to swim Be at least 10 years old If applicable, submit, to the instructor, medical clearance for diving signed by a physician, attesting to fitness to dive. The medical clearance must be current within the previous 12 months. The physician signing the medical clearance cannot be the applicant.
Note: a person under 15 years of age will be certified as a Junior Open Water Diver
PADI Adventure Diver Course Details Course Duration - 1 to 2 Days Course Contents Time Needed (approx.)
Preparation / Self Study 2 - 3 hrs. Note: Manual and Video are also available on CD-ROM Knowledge Development 1 hrs. Review the 3 Knowledge Reviews with your Instructor Attend the Dive Briefings conducted by your Instructor Attend Knowledge Development Presentations (
if applicable)Open Water Training 5 - 8 hrs. Example ScheduleWithout preparation and over 2 days. When you book with enough time in advance, we can get you the materials to prepare for the course. We are flexible and will adjust a schedule when appropriate. We will spend all the time with you, that is needed to complete a course. 09:30 - 14:00 ---- 1 dive (optional*) and 1 Adventure Dive14:00 - 15:00 ---- watch video In your own time - read manual and answer knowledge reviews* This optional dive to "get back into it", is not included in the price of the course! You can also use the optional dive to complete a PADI Specialty Course.
Course Prerequisites To enroll in a PADI Adventure Diver Course, an individual must: Be certified as a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or have an equivalent rating. "Equivalency" is defined as proof of an entry-level scuba certification with a minimum of four open water training dives. Be at least 10 years of age to participate in the following Adventure Dives: AWARE - Fish Identification, Boat Diver, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Underwater Naturalist and Underwater Photography Be 12 years of age or older to participate in all Adventure Dives
Note: a person under 15 years of age will be certified as a Junior Adventure Diver
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course Details Course Duration - 2 to 3 Days Course Contents Time Needed (approx.)
Preparation / Self Study 3 - 4 hrs. Note: Manual and Video are also available on CD-ROM Knowledge Development 1 - 2 hrs. Review the 5 Knowledge Reviews with your Instructor Attend the Dive Briefings conducted by your Instructor Attend Knowledge Development Presentations (
if applicable)Open Water Training 9 - 12 hrs. Example ScheduleWithout preparation and over 3 days. When you book with enough time in advance, we can get you the materials to prepare for the course. We are flexible and will adjust a schedule when appropriate. We will spend all the time with you, that is needed to complete a course. 09:30 - 14:00 ---- 1 dive (optional*) and 1 Adventure Dive14:00 - 15:00 ---- watch video In your own time - read manual and answer knowledge reviews* This optional dive to "get back into it", is not included in the price of the course! You can also use the optional dive to complete a PADI Specialty Course.
Course Prerequisites To enroll in a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course, an individual must: Be certified as a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver or have an equivalent rating. "Equivalency" is defined as proof of an entry-level scuba certification with a minimum of four open water training dives. Be at least 10 years of age to participate in the following Adventure Dives: AWARE - Fish Identification, Boat Diver, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Underwater Naturalist and Underwater Photography Be 12 years of age or older to participate in all Adventure Dives
Note: a person under 15 years of age will be certified as a Junior Advanced Open Water Diver
PADI Rescue Diver Course Details Course Duration - 3 to 4 Days Course Contents Time Needed (approx.)
Preparation / Self Study 8 - 10 hrs. Knowledge Development 3 - 4 hrs. if applicable)Complete the Rescue Diver Exam Confined Water or Pool Training Open Water Training 10 - 15 hrs. Example ScheduleWithout preparation and over 3 days. When you book with enough time in advance, we can get you the materials to prepare for the course. We are flexible and will adjust a schedule when appropriate. We will spend all the time with you, that is needed to complete a course. 09:30 - 10:30 ---- watch video 10:30 - 14:00 ---- open water training In your own time - read manual and answer knowledge reviews
09:30 - 10:30 ---- watch video 10:30 - 14:00 ---- open water training 16.00 - 18.00 ---- review knowledge reviews In your own time - read manual and answer knowledge reviews
09:30 - 11:00 ---- review knowledge reviews 11.00 - 14.00 ---- open water training and rescue scenarios 14.00 - 15.00 ---- rescue diver exam
Course Prerequisites To enroll in a PADI Rescue Diver Course, an individual must: Be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or have an equivalent rating. "Equivalency" is defined as proof of certification beyond entry level (at least two certifications total), and proof of 20 or more logged dives documenting experience in deep diving and underwater navigation. Be 12 years of age or older
Note: to be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver, the student diver must have successfully completed a sanctioned course in CPR within the past 24 months. The PADI Emergency First Response Course is highly recommended and can be used to meet this requirement. Note: a person under 15 years of age will be certified as a Junior Rescue Diver.
PADI Emergency First Response Course Details Course Duration - 1 Day Course Contents Time Needed (approx.)
Preparation / Self Study 2 - 4 hrs. Knowledge Development 1 hr. Skill Development 4 hrs. Example Schedule Without preparation and over 1 day. When you book with enough time in advance, we can get you the materials to prepare for the course. We are flexible and will adjust a schedule when appropriate. We will spend all the time with you, that is needed to complete a course. 09:30 - 10:30 ---- read manual & answer knowledge reviews 10:30 - 13:00 ---- review knowledge reviews and watch video 14:00 - 18:00 ---- skill development and practice
Course Prerequisites Note: a refresher is highly recommended every two years Note: to enroll in the First Aid Course (the secondary care part of the EFR Course), you need to have completed the CPR Course (the primary care part of the EFR Course) or a CPR Course from another qualified CPR training organization within the past 24 months.
DAN Oxygen First Aid Course Details Course Duration - 1/2 Day
Course Contents Time Needed (approx.)
Preparation / Self Study 1 hr. Read the Oxygen First Aid Course Manual (optional)Knowledge Development 1 hr. Skill Development 3 hrs. Example Schedule Without preparation and over 1/2 day. When you book with enough time in advance, we can get you the materials to prepare for the course. We are flexible and will adjust a schedule when appropriate. We will spend all the time with you, that is needed to complete a course. 09:30 - 10:00 ---- watch video 10:00 - 10:30 ---- knowledge development presentation 10:30 - 13:30 ---- practical excercises 13:30 - 14:00 ---- Oxygen First Aid exam
Course Prerequisites To enroll in the DAN Oxygen First Aid Course, the candidate must: Note: there are two specific Oxygen First Aid Courses:
DAN Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries. This course is designed for certified divers and people otherwise involved with diving. DAN Oxygen First Aid for Aquatic Emergencies. This course is designed for pool owners, boat crews, snorkel guides and other people otherwise involved with watersports other than scuba diving.
Note: retraining is highly recommended every two years, for both courses.
DAN First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries Details Course Duration - 1/2 Day
Course Contents Time Needed (approx.)
Preparation / Self Study 1 hr. Manual (optional)Knowledge Development 1 hr. Skill Development 2 - 3 hrs. Example Schedule Without preparation and over 1/2 day. When you book with enough time in advance, we can get you the materials to prepare for the course. We are flexible and will adjust a schedule when appropriate. We will spend all the time with you, that is needed to complete a course. 09:30 - 10:00 ---- watch video 10:00 - 10:30 ---- knowledge development presentation 10:30 - 13:00 ---- practical excercises 13:00 - 13:30 ---- First Aid for HMLI exam
Course Prerequisites To enroll in the DAN First Aid for HMLI Course, it is highly recommended that the candidate: Note: retraining is highly recommended every two years.
PADI Specialty Diver Courses Project AWARE Specialist Course Details Course Duration - 1/2 Day
Course Contents Time Needed (approx.)
Preparation / Self Study
(optional)Knowledge Development 3 - 4 hrs. Course Prerequisites
AWARE - Coral Reef Conservation Specialty Details Course Duration - 1/2 Day Course Contents Time Needed (approx.)
Preparation / Self Study 1 hr. Knowledge Development 3 - 4 hrs. Course Prerequisites PADI Equipment Specialist Course Details Course Duration - 1/2 Day
Course Contents Time Needed (approx.)
Preparation / Self Study (optional)Knowledge Development 2 - 3 hrs. Skill Development 2 - 3 hrs. Course Prerequisites To qualify for the PADI Equipment Specialist Course, an individual must: Be certified as a PADI Scuba Diver, Junior Scuba Diver, Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver or have equivalent ratings Be 10 years of age or older
PADI Boat Diver Specialty Course Details Course Duration - 1 Day
Course Contents Time Needed (approx.)
Preparation / Self Study 1 hr. Knowledge Development 1 hr. Open Water Training 4 - 5 hrs. Example Schedule Without preparation and over 1 day. When you book with enough time in advance, we can get you the materials to prepare for the course. We are flexible and will adjust a schedule when appropriate. We will spend all the time with you, that is needed to complete a course. Course Prerequisites To qualify for the PADI Boat Diver Specialty Course, an individual must: Be certified as an Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver or have equivalent ratings Be 10 years of age or older
PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty Details Course Duration - 1 Day
Course Contents Time Needed (approx.)
Preparation / Self Study 1 hr. Watch the PPB Video (optional)Knowledge Development 1 hr. Open Water Training 4 - 5 hrs. Example Schedule Without preparation and over 1 day. When you book with enough time in advance, we can get you the materials to prepare for the course. We are flexible and will adjust a schedule when appropriate. We will spend all the time with you, that is needed to complete a course. Course Prerequisites To qualify for the PADI Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty Course, an individual must: Be certified as an Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver or have equivalent ratings Be 10 years of age or older
PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty Course Details Course Duration - 1 Day
Course Contents Time Needed (approx.)
Preparation / Self Study 1 hr. Watch the PPB Video (optional)Knowledge Development 1 hr. Attend Knowledge Development Presentation (if applicable) Open Water Training 4 - 5 hrs. Example Schedule Without preparation and over 1 day. When you book with enough time in advance, we can get you the materials to prepare for the course. We are flexible and will adjust a schedule when appropriate. We will spend all the time with you, that is needed to complete a course. 09:30 - 10:30 ---- knowledge development 10:30 - 14:30 ---- open water dives 14:30 - 15:00 ---- debriefing
Course Prerequisites To qualify for the PADI Underwater Naturalist Specialty Course, an individual must: Be certified as an Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver or have equivalent ratings Be 10 years of age or older
PADI Drift Diver Specialty Course Details Course Duration - 1 Day
Course Contents Time Needed (approx.)
Preparation / Self Study 1 hr. Knowledge Development 1 hr. Open Water Training 4 - 5 hrs. Example Schedule Without preparation and over 1 day. When you book with enough time in advance, we can get you the materials to prepare for the course. We are flexible and will adjust a schedule when appropriate. We will spend all the time with you, that is needed to complete a course. Course Prerequisites To qualify for the PADI Drift Diver Specialty Course, an individual must: Be certified as an Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver or have equivalent ratings Be 12 years of age or older
PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty Course Details Course Duration - 1 Day
Course Contents Time Needed (approx.)
Preparation / Self Study 1 hr. Watch the Dry Suit Diver Video (optional)Knowledge Development 1 hr. Attend Knowledge Development Presentation (if applicable) Confined Water Training 1 hr. Open Water Training 4 - 5 hrs. Example Schedule Without preparation and over 1 day. When you book with enough time in advance, we can get you the materials to prepare for the course. We are flexible and will adjust a schedule when appropriate. We will spend all the time with you, that is needed to complete a course. 09:30 - 10:30 ---- knowledge development 10:30 - 11:30 ---- confined water training 11:30 - 15:30 ---- open water dives
Course Prerequisites To qualify for the PADI Dry Suit Diver Specialty Course, an individual must: Be certified as an Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver or have equivalent ratings Be 12 years of age or older
PADI Multilevel Diver Specialty Course Details Course Duration - 1 Day
Course Contents Time Needed (approx.)
Preparation / Self Study 2 hrs. Watch the Diving with the Wheel Video (optional)Read "Decompression Theory, Dive Tables and Dive Computers" (optional)Knowledge Development 1 hr. Attend Knowledge Development Presentation (if applicable) Open Water Training 4 - 5 hrs. Example Schedule Without preparation and over 1 day. When you book with enough time in advance, we can get you the materials to prepare for the course. We are flexible and will adjust a schedule when appropriate. We will spend all the time with you, that is needed to complete a course. 09:30 - 10:30 ---- knowledge development 10:30 - 14:30 ---- open water dives 14:30 - 15:00 ---- debriefing In your own time - read book and watch video
Course Prerequisites To qualify for the PADI Multilevel Diver Specialty Course, an individual must: Be certified as an Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver or have equivalent ratings Be 12 years of age or older
Note: The PADI Advanced Open Water Diver rating (or other qualifying certification) is recommended if Multilevel Specialty Diver training is conducted deeper than 18m/60ft PADI Night Diver Specialty Course Details Course Duration - 1 to 2 Days
Course Contents Time Needed (approx.)
Preparation / Self Study 1 hr. Watch the Night Diving Video (optional)Knowledge Development 1 hr. Open Water Training 6 - 8 hrs. Example Schedule Without preparation and over 2 days. When you book with enough time in advance, we can get you the materials to prepare for the course. We are flexible and will adjust a schedule when appropriate. We will spend all the time with you, that is needed to complete a course. 18:00 - 19:00 ---- knowledge development 19:00 - 21:00 ---- 1 open water dive 21:00 - 21:30 ---- debriefing
Course Prerequisites To qualify for the PADI Night Diver Specialty Course, an individual must: Be certified as an Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver or have equivalent ratings Be 12 years of age or older
PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty Course Details Course Duration - 1 to 2 Days
Course Contents Time Needed (approx.)
Preparation / Self Study 1 hr. Watch the Underwater Navigation Video (optional)Knowledge Development 1 hr. Open Water Training 6 - 8 hrs. Example Schedule Without preparation and over 2 days. When you book with enough time in advance, we can get you the materials to prepare for the course. We are flexible and will adjust a schedule when appropriate. We will spend all the time with you, that is needed to complete a course. 09:30 - 10:30 ---- knowledge development 10:30 - 13:00 ---- 1 open water dive 13:00 - 14:00 ---- debriefing
Course Prerequisites To qualify for the PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty Course, an individual must: Be certified as an Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver or have equivalent ratings Be 12 years of age or older
PADI Deep Diver Specialty Course Details Course Duration - 2 Days
Course Contents Time Needed (approx.)
Preparation / Self Study 1 hr. Watch the Deep Diver Video (optional)Knowledge Development 1 - 2 hr. Attend Knowledge Development Presentation (if applicable) Open Water Training 8 - 10 hrs. Example Schedule Without preparation and over 2 days. When you book with enough time in advance, we can get you the materials to prepare for the course. We are flexible and will adjust a schedule when appropriate. We will spend all the time with you, that is needed to complete a course. Course Prerequisites To qualify for the PADI Deep Diver Specialty Course, an individual must: PADI U/W Photographer Specialty Course Details Course Duration - 1 Day
Course Contents Time Needed (approx.)
Preparation / Self Study 1 hr. Watch the U/W Photographer Video (optional)Knowledge Development 1 - 2 hr. Attend Knowledge Development Presentation (if applicable) Open Water Training 4 - 5 hrs. Example Schedule Without preparation and over 1 day. When you book with enough time in advance, we can get you the materials to prepare for the course. We are flexible and will adjust a schedule when appropriate. We will spend all the time with you, that is needed to complete a course. Course Prerequisites To qualify for the PADI U/W Photographer Specialty Course, an individual must: PADI Search & Recovery Diver Specialty Course Details Course Duration - 2 Days
Course Contents Time Needed (approx.)
Preparation / Self Study 1 hr. Watch the Search and Recovery Video (optional)Watch the Underwater Navigation Video (optional)Knowledge Development 1 hr. Open Water Training 8 - 10 hrs. Example Schedule Without preparation and over 2 days. When you book with enough time in advance, we can get you the materials to prepare for the course. We are flexible and will adjust a schedule when appropriate. We will spend all the time with you, that is needed to complete a course. Course Prerequisites To qualify for the PADI Search & Recovery Specialty Course, an individual must: or Be certified as a PADI Open Water Diver, Junior Open Water Diver and PADI Underwater Navigator Specialty Diver or equivalent. In this case, equivalent is defined as proof of entry-level scuba certification and proof of specialty course certification in underwater navigation with a minimum of three scuba dives that include training in natural and compass navigation.
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