Divemaster
Develop skills and knowledge necessary to lead certified divers in an open water environment
Price | Max # Participants | Certification Course | Duration | Scuba Rental Pkg Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$500+ | 4 | Yes | 8+ weeks | No |
Course Locations(s)
Jetties/Kiddie Pool
St. Andrews State Park
Panama City, FL
Diver's Area
Vortex Springs
Ponce de Leon, FL
Other surround areas of Panama City, FL
TBD
Prerequisites
Minimum age 18.
Certified SDI Advanced Adventure Diver or equivalent; advanced certification must include verifiable experience in deep, navigation, night, and limited visibility specialties.
Certified SDI Rescue Diver or equivalent.
Provide proof of current First Response Adult and Child Emergency Care Provider and Oxygen Administration Provider certification or equivalent. *
Provide proof of at least 40 logged dives.
* Note: First Response courses may be combined with the SDI Divemaster course by qualified instructors.
Introduction
This program is designed to develop the skills and knowledge necessary for an individual to lead certified divers in an open water environment. This course will take place over the course of several weeks. It includes giving briefs/debriefs, guiding dives, conducting open water dives, and more. The base cost of the course does not include additional training materials to be purchased by the student.
Topics Covered:
SDI Standards and Procedures
History of SDI
Code of Ethics and Professionalism of an SDI Divemaster
Products and Procedures
Liability and Insurance
Knowledge Development
Leadership Development
Upon successful graduation of this course you may:
Assist an active SDI Instructor during approved diving courses provided the activities are similar to the graduate’s prior training.
Supervise and conduct dives for certified divers and any specialized scuba diving activities that they have been trained in, provided the activities are similar to the graduate’s prior training.
Plan and execute emergency procedures appropriate for the diving environment and activities.
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