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Divemaster

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Your adventure into the professional levels of recreational diving begins with the PADI Divemaster program. In this program you expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills to the professional level. PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership abilities, qualifying you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers. You learn dive leadership skills through both classroom and independent study, covering 12 topics ranging from dive theory to assisting student divers in training. You complete water skills and stamina exercises, as well as training exercises that stretch your ability to organize and solve problems, and you put this knowledge into practice. Become a dive leader through this excellent professional course.

Prerequisites:

Minimum certifications: Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, current First Aid and CPR certification
Minimum number of logged dives: 20
Minimum age: 18

Number of dives: 60 logged dives required for certification as PADI Divemaster

What you get:

PADI Divemaster Manual
The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
Diving Knowledge Workbook
Divemaster slates
Deluxe and Advanced Log Book pages

What you need to bring:

Your own personal standard dive gear
Recreational Dive Planner (RDP) – all three versions (Table, Wheel and eRDP including associated instructions for use booklets)
Instructor Guides for the programs that may be conducted by PADI Divemasters. Download PDF versions by clicking on the links below:

Cost: $500

Sign up now: See the schedule for upcoming dates and times for this course.

If you don't see this class currently scheduled, please contact us at GoDive@8thElementDiving.com to arrange a course for you.

We are currently teaching in Missoula, Montana and Seattle, Washington. We can also travel to your location.

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are not happy with our class, let us know prior to receiving your certification, and we will refund your tuition.

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