PADI Course
Descriptions
PADI Open
Water Diver
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Why PADI Open Water?
As a certified PADI Open Water Diver, 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, check with your instructor to see
how credit from these courses may apply to
the open water program.
What do I need to start?
Virtually anyone who is in good health,
reasonably fit, and comfortable in the water
can 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.
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A PADI Jr. Open Water Diver between the
ages of 10 and 12 years may only dive
with a PADI Professional, a certified
parent or certified guardian to a
maximum depth of 12 metres/40 feet.
An evaluation will be made as to whether
or not your child is physically
and mentally ready to go through the
course. Scuba equipment can be too
heavy for
some children and the academic concepts
may be too challenging for young
children
to understand and master. We must keep
your child's best interests in mind no
matter
how much you or they want to learn to
dive. Some children are just not
ready. Private
lessons can be arranged with classroom
sessions for an additional fee.
What will I do?
Throughout the course, you’ll learn
fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive
equipment and techniques. You earn this
rating by completing five pool dives and
knowledge development sessions and by making
four open water (ocean or lake) dives.
How long will it take?
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.
What will I need?
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PADI Open Water Crew-Pak
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PADI Open Water Video or DVD
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Log Book
PADI
Advanced Open Water Diver
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The Adventures in Diving program offers both
the Adventure Diver and Advanced Open Water
Diver certifications. If you complete any
three adventure dives, you can earn your
PADI Adventure Diver certification. If you
complete your Deep Adventure Dive,
Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive and
three Adventure Dives for a total of five,
you can earn your Advanced Open Water Diver
certification.
Why Advanced Open Water Diver?
After your five dives, you'll be more
experienced, feel more comfortable in the
water and simply enjoy diving more because
you better understand the underwater
environment.
What do I need to start?
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PADI Open Water Diver certification (or
qualifying certification from another
organization)
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Minimum age: 15 (12 for PADI Junior
Advanced Open Water Diver)
What will I do?
This certification includes five Adventure
Dives, including the Deep Adventure Dive,
the Underwater Navigator Adventure Dive and
three of the following:
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Boat Diver
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Drift Diver
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Deep Diver
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Dry Suit Diver
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Diver Propulsion Vehicle
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Multilevel Diver
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Night Diver
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Peak Performance Buoyancy
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Search and Recovery Diver
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Underwater Naturalist
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Underwater Videographer
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Underwater Photographer
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Underwater Navigator
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AWARE Fish Identification
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Wreck Diver
How long will it take?
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Recommended Course Hours: 15
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Minimum Open Water Training: five dives
over two days
What will I need?
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Adventures in Diving Crew-Pak
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Adventures in Diving Video
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Log Book
PADI
Rescue Diver
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Why
PADI Rescue Diver?
Rewarding and fun – that best describes the
PADI Rescue Diver course. This course will
expand your knowledge and experience level:
Rescue Divers learn to look beyond
themselves and consider the safety and well
being of other divers. Although this course
is serious, it is an enjoyable way to build
your confidence.
What do I need to start?
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You can enroll in the Rescue Diver
Course as a certified Open Water Diver
and participate in the Rescue Diver
knowledge development and rescue
training sessions, in confined water
only, while working on your Advanced
Open Water Diver certification.
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Minimum age: 15 years old (12 for PADI
Junior Rescue Diver)
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Successful completion of a sanctioned
CPR program within the past 24 months.
The Emergency First Response Primary
Care (CPR) and Secondary Care
(First Aid) courses meet these
requirements.
What will I do?
Rescue Diver training will prepare you to
prevent problems and, if necessary, manage
dive emergencies. During the five open water
sessions, you'll cover:
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Self-rescue and diver stress
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AED and emergency oxygen delivery
systems
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dive first aid
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swimming and non-swimming rescue
techniques
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emergency management and equipment
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panicked diver response
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underwater problems
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missing diver procedures
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surfacing the unconscious diver
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in-water rescue breathing protocols
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egress (exits)
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first aid procedures for pressure
related accidents
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dive accident scenarios
How long will it take?
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Recommended Course Hours: 25
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Minimum Open Water Training: five
sessions over two days
What will I need?
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PADI Rescue Diver Crew-Pak
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PADI Rescue Diver Video on DVD
PADI
Master Scuba Diver
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What is the PADI Master Scuba Diver
Certification?
This certification denotes that you've
reached the highest recreational diver level
in the PADI System of diver education. PADI
Master Scuba Diver indicates you have a
significant amount of training and
experience in a variety of dive
environments.
What do I need to start?
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PADI Open Water Diver certification (or
qualifying certification from another
organization)
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PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
certification (or qualifying
certification from another organization)
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PADI Rescue Diver certification (or
qualifying certification from another
organization)
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50 logged dives
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Five PADI Specialty course
certifications
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Minimum age: 15 years old (12 for Junior
Master Scuba Diver)
Specialty
Programs
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How far will you take this diving
thing? It's up to you. With PADI Specialty
Diver Programs you can chart your course for
a colorful collection of awesome dives.
Sure, your PADI certification opens up the
oceans and lakes
to you, but the PADI Specialty Dives take
the underwater adventure to depths that will
stir your soul. Achieving PADI Specialty
ratings can take anywhere from as little as
one day to a full weekend -but this is all
hands-on,
so you'll be diving right from the start.
Contact us for more information on available
specialty courses
