Pro Dive International

PADI DIVEMASTER

The PADI Divemaster course is a 10 day class during which qualified Rescue Divers learn the knowledge and skills necessary to make the transition from a recreational diver to the first professional membership level. Instructor level academic knowledge will be developed and tested.

Confined Water Training includes perfecting all standard open water skills which are improved to demonstration quality, rescue skills, equipment exchange (problem solving) and watermanship and stamina are evaluated.

Dives typically include: deep, wreck, drift,reef, navigation, underwater mapping, and dive leader exercises which will develop the candidates' skills in dive planning, leadership and proper response to common underwater problems.

Functioning as an instructional assistant is also covered in the pool and the ocean. Upon successful completion of the course, the student is certified as a PADI Divemaster and qualifies for attendance to the PADI ROS program and the PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC) - leading to eventual certification as a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.

Unlike PADI Divemaster courses that require only 6 dives, the Pro Dive program includes 10 ocean boat dives!

Entry Requirements:
PADI Rescue Diver or qualifying certification from another training organization
First Aid and CPR training within 24 months
(PADI Emergency First Responder certification recommended)
A minimum of 20 logged dives
PADI Diving Medical examination signed by a physician stating fitness to dive and dated within previous 12 months
Diving Accident Insurance (DAN is preferred)

Minimum age:
18 years

Course Materials:
The following books and materials are required for the PADI Divemaster Course:
• PADI Divemaster Crew-Pack - This Crew-Pack includes the following required PADI materials:
2010 Instructor Manual; Divemaster Manual; Divemaster Slates; PADI Pro Bag; Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving (paper version); Diving Knowledge Workbook; DSD Cue Card;

The Divemaster Crew-Pack is included with tuition when enrolled in Phase I.  If taking Divemaster as a stand-alone course, then the candidate is responsible for the purchase of the Crew-Pack.  Prices are available on the Pro Dive Books and Materials Order Form.

Equipment Needed:
The following equipment is required for the Divemaster 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 & eRDPml
• Underwater lights (primary and secondary)
• Pocket mask & non-rebreather mask
• Logbook

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

Schedule & Dates:
At Pro Dive we offer two scheduling formats for you to become a PADI Divemaster – Semester Scheduling and Career Scheduling.  Semester Scheduling is conducted on nights and weekends, and our Career Scheduling is done in consecutive days.

Career Format Schedule

Days 1 through 12 – Divemaster Training
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Classroom sessions

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Pool, boat or lake sessions

There are two days break in the middle of the course

Semester Format Schedule

Tuesday & Thursday Evenings
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Saturdays
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

DIVEMASTER 2010 COURSE SCHEDULE
Semester Program	Career Program
Dates TBA	Feb 15- 26
	Apr 5- 16
	May 24- Jun 4
	Jul 5- 16
	Aug 16- 27
	Sep 13- 24
	Nov 8- 19

Certification Awarded:
Upon successful completion candidates are allowed to become part of the PADI professional membership and receive their PADI Divemaster certification.

Price: $950 
Our course cost includes classroom & pool sessions, all ocean boat dives and lake dives. Certification/application fees and all course materials are additional unless enrolled in the Phase I program.
PADI Divemaster Application Fee - $81

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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