SPECIALTY COURSES

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 two or three days - but this is all hands-on, so you'll be diving right from the start.


PADI UNDERWATER NATURALIST SPECIALTY COURSE


Have you ever seen a beautiful coral, a little critter or some extraordinary fish and wondered its name? Do you want to learn more about the habits of fish and other marine creatures? This course is specifically designed for the diver who wishes to learn more about the marine life and reef ecology. Become a more responsible diver while making your diving more rewarding. We cover some theory and then go discovering on two dives.

PADI DEEP DIVING SPECIALTY COURSE


The PADI Deep Diver course offers you the adventure of a lifetime – going deep to see things others only dream about. During the course, you will cover the knowledge, skills and techniques required to dive deep, as well as learn about specialized equipment and procedures for deep diving. Four dives to a maximum depth of 130 ft are included and can be conducted in two days.


PADI MUTLI LEVEL DIVING SPECIALTY COURSE

There’s so much to see underwater that you'll want to make the most of your stay. So, to maximize your underwater adventure, you should learn how to plan and carryout a multilevel dive. You will be able to use the PADI wheel and a computer to calculate extended bottom time. In turn, the course will enable you to enjoy the beauty and thrill of a deep dive without compromising on bottom time. This includes two dives and can be completed in one day.

PADI PEAK PERFORMANCE BUOYANCY COURSE

We often admire those divers around us who look perfectly weightless and totally relaxed under water. You too, can achieve this picture of weightlessness through perfect buoyancy control! This specialty course will give you knowledge and skill practice that will enable you to move effortlessly above the corals and at the same time will extend your bottom time through proper breathing techniques. Join one of our PADI professionals for two fun dives and achieve perfect buoyancy!

PADI UNDERWATER NAVIGATION COURSE

Have you ever felt disoriented under water or wondered how your dive guide manages to get you back to the boat at the end of the dive? The underwater navigation course enables you to navigate under water using natural and compass navigation techniques. This course includes 3 dives over one or two days and is done in a fun and safe environment. This also prepares you for the rescue diver course.

PADI SEARCH AND RECOVERY COURSE

Accidentally drop something in the water? Looking for lost treasure? Learn effective ways to locate objects underwater with the Search & Recovery Diver program! You will cover techniques and application of a variety of search and recovery methods, including the planning, organization, procedures, techniques, problems, and hazards of search and recovery diving. You will learn the use of various search patterns and the proper techniques and safety considerations for recovery of objects using various lifting devices.

EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE

Why Emergency First Response? Emergency First Response gives you the tools you need to perform CPR and First Aid. Whether you're a diver or a non-diver, Emergency First Response prepares you to properly handle potentially life-threatening situations. This comprehensive program is composed of two core modules that can be taught in tandem or as stand-alone courses: Emergency First Response - Primary Care and Emergency First Response - Secondary Care. Together, these courses provide extensive instruction in CPR and First Aid, as well as providing optional (yet recommended) Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Emergency Oxygen sections. Depending on the amount of self study and number of students, this course can be completed in as little as 4 hours. No dive certification required.

DAN OXYGEN FIRST AID FOR SCUBA DIVING INJURIES

DAN´s Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries Provider Course was designed to fill the void in oxygen first aid training available for the general diving public. This course represents entry level training designed to educate the general diving (and qualified non-diving) public in recognizing possible dive related injuries and providing emergency oxygen first aid while activating the local emergency medical services (EMS) and/or arranging for evacuation to the nearest available medical facility.

PADI RESCUE DIVER COURSE

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. You will develop your knowledge and skills so you can effectively perform diver assists and rescues, manage diving accident situations and render first aid. Although this course is serious, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence.

PADI MASTER SCUBA DIVER

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?

* PADI Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
* PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
* PADI Rescue Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
* 50 logged dives

Five PADI Specialty course certifications
Where do I go from here?

With this certification in hand, you'll have reached the highest accomplishment for a recreational diver. The PADI Master Scuba Diver certification indicates a rating of superior achievement and proficiency in dive skills, experience and underwater activities. Isn't that what you're all about? You can now continue on to become a PADI Professional - as a Master Scuba Diver you’ll be well qualified to begin your training as a PADI Divemaster.


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