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"Want to make diving more than just a hobby? Why not Go Pro? Anyone over the age of 18 can become a PADI Pro. Ask us how. If you are currently a PADI rescue diver or equivalent with another certifying agency, you are eligible to go Pro. As a PADI Professional you will be able to share your love of the sport with new divers. As divers we have all had a PADI Professional assist us, now you could be that Professional. Going Pro is a great way to help others enjoy the sport and become a safer, more knowledgeable diver, and to be active in the sport that you love. Go Pro with Tri-State Scuba Water Academy today!"
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Overview
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Dive Master |
LEVEL 1 - The PADI Dive Master course is an exciting, extensive internship program in which Rescue Divers learn the knowledge and skills necessary to make the transition from a recreational diver to the first professional diving level. Instructor level academic knowledge will be developed and tested. Confined water training includes perfecting all standard open water and rescue skills to demonstration quality, problem solving and evaluating waterman ship and stamina. Instructor level leadership skills, student relations, dive planning and student supervision is developed at this level, allowing the Dive Master to function as a teaching assistant. Instructor Level CPR/MFA and DAN O2 Provider Certifications may be earned during the course of this program. Entry requirements: PADI Rescue Diver or qualifying certification from another training agency, current CPR/MFA within 24 months, a medical examination on a PADI Medical form, signed by the physician within 12 months, 18 years of age, 20 logged dives. (60 logged dives to complete the course.)
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Assistant Instructor |
LEVEL 2 - PART 1 - The PADI Professional Assistant Instructor course examines the skills developed as a Dive Master, and prepares the Candidate to teach under the guidance and direction of a PADI Open Water Instructor (OWSI). Self study, classroom sessions and workshops set the basis for the PADI Systems Approach to Diver Education. Entry requirements: Proof of Open Water, Advanced, Rescue and Dive Master Certifications from PADI or another qualifying training agency, certified as an Open Water Diver for at least 6 months, CPR/MFA current within the last 24 months, PADI Medical statement signed by a physician within the last 12 months, proof of at least 100 logged dives, 18 years of age.
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OWSI Instructor |
LEVEL 2 - PART 2 - The PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) is the final course prior to taking the Instructor Examination (IE). In the OWSI course the dive professional will deepen their understanding of the PADI Systems Approach to Diver Education. Self study, classroom sessions and workshops encompass the last phase of this comprehensive training program. Upon certification, the Instructor will be qualified to teach and certify Open Water, Advanced, Rescue and Dive Master courses, as well as the Peak Performance Buoyancy Specialty. Entry requirements: Successful completion of the PADI Assistant Instructor course and all of the requirements for the entry into the PADI Assistant Instructor course.
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Career Counseling |
A member of the professional staff at Tri-State Scuba Water Academy will consult with you on a private basis by appointment, (regardless of your current certification level), and design a career roadmap for you to follow. This includes not only the steps necessary to get your certifications, but also your costs, material needs, equipment needs and how to apply for a job. This unique offering is done at no cost for those who enroll in Academy courses.
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IDC Prep Course |
The IDC Prep Course is a special offering to any Instructor Candidate that is preparing for the IE (Instructor Exam). This course reviews the academic knowledge and watermanship skills necessary to pass the IE. The Instructor Candidate will be assessed to determine areas of weakness, and these areas will be emphasized specific to each individual in the prep course.
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