Recreational Level Courses
Scuba Diver | Open Water Diver | Adventure Diver
Advanced Open Water Diver | Rescue Diver | Specialty Courses
Emergency First Response | O/2 First Aid | First Aid Haz. Marine Life Injuries
PADI Scuba Diver Course Details
Course Duration - 2 to 3 Days
Course Contents Time Needed approximately!
Preparation / Self Study 6 hrs.
Note: Manual and Video are also available on CD-ROM and DVD
Knowledge Development 2 hrs.
Review the 3 Knowledge Reviews with your Instructor
Attend Knowledge Development Presentations (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.
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Example Schedule
Without 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
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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
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.PADI Open Water Diver Course Details
Course Duration - 4 to 5 Days
Course Contents Time Needed approximately!
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.
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Example Schedule
Without 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
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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
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PADI Adventure Diver Course Details
Course Duration - 1 to 2 Days
Course Contents Time Needed approximately!
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.
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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 - 14:00 ---- 1 dive (optional*) and 1 Adventure Dive
14:00 - 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.
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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
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PADI Advanced Open Water Diver Course Details
Course Duration - 2 to 3 Days
Course Contents Time Needed approximately!
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.
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Example Schedule
Without 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 Dive
14:00 - 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.
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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
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PADI Rescue Diver Course Details
Course Duration - 3 to 4 Days
Course Contents Time Needed approximately!
Preparation / Self Study 8 - 10 hrs.
Knowledge Development 3 - 4 hrs.
Review the Knowledge Reviews with your Instructor
Attend the Knowledge Development Presentations (if applicable)
Complete the Rescue Diver Exam
Confined Water or Pool Training
Open Water Training 10 - 15 hrs.
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Example Schedule
Without 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
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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.
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PADI Emergency First Response Course Details
Course Duration - 1 Day
Course Contents Time Needed approximately!
Preparation / Self Study 2 - 4 hrs.
Knowledge Development 1 hr.
Skill Development 4 hrs.
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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
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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.
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DAN Oxygen First Aid Course Details
Course Duration - 1/2 Day
Course Contents Time Needed approximately!
Preparation / Self Study 1 hr.
Knowledge Development 1 hr.
Skill Development 3 hrs.
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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
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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.
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DAN First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries Details
Course Duration - 1/2 Day
Course Contents Time Needed approximately!
Preparation / Self Study 1 hr.
Knowledge Development 1 hr.
Skill Development 2 - 3 hrs.
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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
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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.
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