PADI DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING

The PADI Discover Scuba Diving program lets you experience the thrill of diving under the supervision of a PADI Instructor in ideal conditions, such as those found at a resort. During your adventure, you'll master some basic concepts and scuba skills before heading off on an open water dive.

Your open water dive takes you as deep as 12 metres/40 feet! (Of course this depends on where you dive.) The Discover Scuba Diving experience is a great way to get a head start on your PADI Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver certification. Thats because the skills you complete during your adventure may credit these certification levels.

All you have to do is complete a Student Diver Record and Referral form at your nearest PADI centre, which documents your achievement, and bring it to any PADI Dive Centre or Resort to continue where you left off.

More information about this course can be obtained from the PADI Worldwide website at www.padi.com

PADI SCUBA DIVER COURSE

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. This program is a wonderful opportunity to explore the underwater world with the comfort and safety of having an experienced guide with you at all times. The knowledge and skills you learn in this program are just the beginning of an exciting array of courses and programs that await.

With a PADI Scuba Diver certification card, you will be able to obtain air fills, scuba equipment and other services for diving under supervision. Anyone age 15 or over qualifies for the PADI Scuba Diver program. If you are between the ages of 10 and 14, a PADI Junior Scuba Diver program is available.

More information about this course can be obtained from the PADI Worldwide website at www.padi.com
 

PADI OPEN WATER COURSE

As a certified PADI Open Water diver you have the freedom to dive with a buddy independent of a professional. Your underwater adventure can begin as soon as today with the new PADI Open Water Diver Video and interactive CD-ROM! You can view these materials at home, at your own pace and then meet with an instructor for further assistance. Open water learning options also include group or private instruction.

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. This dive centre can offer you the full certification program in 3 days whilst you enjoy your vacation in the Dominican Republic.

More information about this course can be obtained from the PADI Worldwide website at www.padi.com

PADI ADVANCE OPEN WATER COURSE

The PADI Adventures In Diving program offers two certification options. Complete any three Adventure Dives to earn the PADI Adventure Diver rating. Complete the Deep and Underwater Navigation Adventure Dives and three additional Adventure Dives (five in total) and earn a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification. Divers between the ages of 12-14 can earn a Junior Advanced Open Water Diver rating.

PADI Adventure Divers and Advanced Open Water Divers (15 years of age and older) may participate in PADI Wreck and Deep Diver Specialties. PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or Junior Advanced Open Water Diver certification lets you continue on to the PADI Rescue Diver or Junior Rescue Diver course.

More information about this course can be obtained from the PADI Worldwide website at www.padi.com

EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE

Want to be ready in an emergency? Then this program is for you! The EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE program covers basic training for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency care. In addition, its a medically based program covering primary care, secondary care and treatments following national consensus guidelines.

The program is designed for divers and non-divers, and also meets the CPR and first aid prerequisite for earning your PADI Rescue Diver rating.

So if you're seeking CPR First Aid training to meet a diving program requirement or for a personal or professional enhancement, this program is for you.

Add this course to your PADI Advanced Open Water certification and you have the pre-requisite for starting your PADI Rescue Diver certification.

More information about this course can be obtained from the PADI Worldwide website at www.padi.com

PADI RESCUE DIVER COURSE

The PADI Rescue Diver program develops your knowledge and skills so you can effectively perform diver assists and rescues, manage diving accident situations and render first aid. The program is an important step in expanding your knowledge and experience as a diver. PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent) certification is also a prerequisite for all PADI leadership programs (Dive Master & Instructor Development Curriculum).

To get into the PADI Rescue Diver program, youll need to be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent) and must be at least 15 years old. The PADI Junior Rescue Diver program is available if you're between the ages of 12 and 14 and hold a PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent) rating.

More information about this course can be obtained from the PADI Worldwide website at www.padi.com

PADI DIVEMASTER COURSE

The PADI Dive Master program is the first rung on the leadership ladder in the PADI PRO System of diver education.

As you may know, many PADI Dive Masters go on to become PADI Instructors. So, the training and experience you gain through the PADI Dive Master program helps shape your abilities and attitude toward becoming a professional level diving educator. To help shape you into a Diving Professional, PADI has developed the PADI Dive Master Crew-Pak and various other material.

Upon successfully completing the PADI Dive Master program, you'll receive a certification card and wall certificate denoting this rating. You'll also become a member of PADI and receive benefits, including the ability to purchase professional liability insurance.

More information about this course can be obtained from the PADI Worldwide website at www.padi.com

PADI ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR COURSE
 

The PADI Assistant Instructor program provides PADI Dive Master's, and those certified to leadership levels with other diver training organizations, with additional training as instructional assistants and dive educators. If you meet the above criteria then this IDC (Instructor Development Certification) program will build upon your abilities to organise and supervise dive activities, while concentrating on developing teaching skills. Through independent study, classroom sessions and practical application, candidates learn to construct effective teaching presentations and conduct PADI programs.

Upon successfully completing the PADI Assistant Instructor program, you will become a member of the PADI Professionals and receive PADI benefits.

More information about this course can be obtained from the PADI Worldwide website at www.padi.com