Deep Diver Instructor Course

Share what makes you most excited about diving with new students! The lure of the deep is fascinating to many Open Water students who are looking to diversify their diving. Help students discover the mysteries that lurk in the deep dive sites with the Deep Specialty Instructor course.

The Course

Training for the Deep Specialty Instructor certification begins with showing you new teaching techniques, as well as how to fine-tune your skills to be the best instructor you can be. During this course, you will be responsible for teaching divers how important it is to respect personal limits when it comes to deep diving. Throughout four deep dives, you show your students the effects of specialized deep diving equipment, how to properly plan a deep dive, buddy procedures, buoyancy control, how to manage gas supply, dealing with narcosis, and other safety considerations.

Prerequisites

PADI Open Water Scuba Instructors are able to take this course. Some OWSI/IDC candidates may participate in this training, but can only apply for their certification after passing an IE. Instructors looking to take this course must have logged some deep dives, and a minimum of 10 dives must be completed as course exit requirement.

How To Get Started

It’s easy to get started and jump right into acquiring your PADI Deep Diver Specialty Instructor certification. At Total Diving, we’re able to sit down with you to ensure that you’re on the right developmental path. Whether you’re ready to get your MSDT recognition, or if you’re just interested in getting more experience under your belt, this certification is a great way to continue your education.