Pro Dive International

MASTER SCUBA DIVER TRAINER (MSDT)

The Master Scuba Diver Trainer Module is actually five PADI Specialty Instructor courses conducted in an integrated manner over 5 days. The PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer course is designed to train instructors in how to organize, market and conduct the following PADI Specialty Diver Courses:

1.    PADI Wreck Diver
2.    PADI Deep Diver
3.    PADI EANx Diver
4.    PADI Underwater Navigator
5.    PADI Night Diver

The course involves academic presentations and 8 ocean boat dives. Candidates are shown how to conduct training dives, briefings and scenarios. Subjects include wreck mapping and survey, wreck penetration drills, use of wreck reels, navigation skills and techniques, enriched air diving considerations, dive planning and techniques, deep diving considerations and techniques, and night diving operations and techniques.

Entry Requirements:
Candidates must be a current PADI Instructor (or completion of an IDC or OWSI course within the last 12 months) and be certified as a PADI Enriched Air (Nitrox) Diver or hold a qualifying certification from another training organization.

Course Materials:
The following books and materials are required for the Master Scuba Diver Trainer course:
• PADI Specialty Instructor Manual
• PADI Navfinder

These books and materials are included with tuition when enrolled in Phase II.  If taking the MSDT as a stand-alone course, then the candidate is responsible for the purchase of the books and materials.  Prices are available on the Pro Dive Books and Materials Order Form.

Equipment Needed:
The following equipment is required for the MSDT course:
• Mask
• Fins
• Snorkel
• BCD with low pressure inflator system
• Single hose regulator with alternate air source device
• Submersible pressure gauge
• Depth gauge
• Compass
• Bottom timing device (computers are acceptable)
• Water resistant timing device (watch with second hand)
• Dive knife or tool
• Audible surface signaling device (whistle or other noise maker)
• Visible surface signaling device (tube or mirror)
• Underwater signaling device
• Pencil and underwater slate
• PADI RDP & eRDPPml
• PADI EANx Tables
• Underwater lights (primary and secondary)
• Cave/Wreck Reel and line
• Pocket mask & non-rebreather mask
• Logbook

At Pro Dive we have special student package pricing discounts for all our students.

Schedule & Dates:

Career Format Schedule

Days 3 through 6 – MSDT Training
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Classroom sessions

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Boat sessions (plus night dive on Saturday night)

MASTER SCUBA DIVER TRAINER 2010 COURSE SCHEDULE

Career Program

May 6-9

Jun 24-27

Aug 5-8

Sep 16-19

Oct 14-17

Dec 9-12

Certification Awarded:
Five PADI Specialty Instructor ratings. Application fees included when enrolled in Phase III. Each specialty application requires 10 logged dives in that specialty. Candidates qualify for the PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating only after they have certified 25 PADI divers and submitted a separate application to PADI. The MSDT application fee of $63 is not included in the tuition and is payable to PADI upon 25 documented certifications

Price: $1,260
Includes tank/weight fees, pool/boat/lake fees.

Get Started Today:

Simply call us at 1-800-PRO-DIVE or 954-776-3483, or email us Here to get you registered for the class.  For those who are local, please come by for a tour and register in person.  A small deposit is requested to hold your spot and at that time we will provide you with your books and materials for your training. You may also download the Pro Dive Orientation Packet to get started on your Medical Questionnaire and pre-course assignments.  We look forward to training you!

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