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Scuba Diving Classes in Playa del Carmen
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Playa del Carmen in the Mayan Riviera of Mexico makes an ideal spot for
our personalized scuba diving classes. Learn how to dive for the first time, update
diving knowledge, or learn a new skill.
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DISCOVER
SCUBA DIVING
Lets you experience
the thrill of diving under the supervision
of a PADI Professional in pool or pool-like
conditions. During your adventure, you'll
master some basic concepts and scuba skills
and might even head off to experience an
open water adventure. |
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What do I need to start?
• Minimum age: 10
• A completed and signed Discover Scuba Diving
brochure
What will I do?
When you participate
in a Discover Scuba Diving program, you discover
excitement and adventure - freedom and serenity.
Nothing compares to the "weightless" exhilaration
of breathing underwater. Only a diver knows the
feeling!
How long will it take?
Get ready to dive today.
Whether you watch the short PADI Discover Scuba
video, or are briefed with the Discover Scuba Diving
Flip Chart, you'll enter the water quickly and ready
for your scuba adventure.
What will I need?
• A sense of adventure
• Discover Scuba Diving brochure
Where can I go from
here?
As soon as you Discover
Scuba Diving, you're on your way to an internationally
recognized certification. That's because you may
learn skills used in the PADI Open Water Diver course
during your Discover Scuba Diving adventure. If
you and your instructor elect to practice these
skills, they may be credited toward the PADI Scuba
Diver or Open Water Diver certifications.
 SCUBA
DIVER
Thinking
of getting certified for an upcoming vacation,
but don't have the time to put into a regular
diver course? Now there's a quick and easy
program designed especially for you! This
is your chance to slap on some fins, strap
on a mask and experience an intense adventure
in a short amount of time. |
Why PADI Scuba Diver?
The PADI Scuba Diver
program is a pre-entry level certification that
is perfect for vacationers or people who only plan
to dive a couple times a year.
As a subprogram of the PADI Open Water Diver program,
the PADI Scuba Diver rating allows you to get certified
quickly and easily by minimizing time constraints.
With the PADI Scuba Diver certification you can
dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Divemaster,
Assistant Instructor, Instructor or higher professional
on your next vacation or dive trip
What do I need to
start?
Virtually anyone who
is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable
in the water can earn a Scuba Diver certification.
If you are between 10 and 14 or have a child between
these ages, there is a PADI Junior Scuba Diver program
available.
• Minimum age: 10
What will I do?
Throughout the course,
you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving,
including dive equipment and techniques. You earn
this rating by completing pool dives, knowledge
development sessions and by making two open water
(ocean or lake) dives.
How long will it take?
PADI programs are performance
based. You proceed as you demonstrate mastery of
the course skills. This allows you to work at a
pace that is comfortable for you.
What will I need?
• PADI Open Water
Crew-Pak
• PADI Open Water Video or DVD
• Log Book
Where can I go from
here?
After completing the
Scuba Diver program, you'll want to continue your
dive education and the PADI Open Water Diver certification
to explore more dive opportunities.
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OPEN
WATER DIVER COURSE
Now is the time to
dive into the PADI Open Water Diver course,
the most popular dive program in the world!
This is your ticket to a lifetime of intense
adventure with PADI, the dive company
that sets the standards in the global
diving community. |
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Why PADI Open Water?
As a certified PADI
Open Water Diver, the most widely recognized and
respected rating in the world, you have the freedom
to dive with a buddy independent of a professional.
If you already tried a PADI Discover Scuba Diving
experience or are PADI Scuba Diver certified,
check with your instructor to see how credit from
these courses may apply to the open water program.
What do I need to start?
Virtually anyone who
is in good health, reasonably fit, and comfortable
in the water can earn a PADI Open Water Diver
certification. You must be older than the age
of 14 to begin the PADI Open Water Diver program.
For those of you who are not above the age of
14 and would like to participate in the PADI Open
Water Diver Program, then the PADI Jr Open Water
Diver program is available to you. If you are
between 10 and 14 or have a child between these
ages, there is a PADI Junior Open Water Diver
program available.
• A PADI Jr Open Water
Diver between the ages of 10 and 11 years may
only dive with a PADI Professional, a certified
parent or certified guardian to a maximum depth
of 12 metres/40 feet.
What will I do?
Throughout the course,
you’ll learn fundamentals of scuba diving,
including dive equipment and techniques. You earn
this rating by completing five pool dives and
knowledge development sessions and by making four
open water (ocean or lake) dives.
How long will it take?
PADI programs are performance
based. You proceed as you demonstrate mastery
of the course skills. This allows you to work
at a pace that is comfortable for you.
What will I need?
• PADI Open Water
Crew-Pak
• PADI Open Water Video or DVD
• Log Book
Where can I go from here?
Continue the adventure
with PADI’s Adventures in diving program,
you next step in exploring the underwater world.
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 ADVANCED
OPEN WATER DIVER
The Adventures in Diving
program offers both the Adventure Diver
and Advanced Open Water Diver certifications.
If you complete any three adventure dives,
you can earn your PADI Adventure Diver certification.
If you complete your Deep Adventure Dive,
Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive and
three Adventure Dives for a total of five,
you can earn your Advanced Open Water Diver
certification. |
Why Advanced Open Water Diver?
After
your five dives, you'll be more experienced, feel
more comfortable in the water and simply enjoy diving
more because you better understand the underwater
environment.
What do I need
to start?
• PADI Open Water
Diver certification (or qualifying certification
from another organization)
• Minimum age: 15 (12 for PADI Junior Advanced
Open Water Diver)
What will I do?
This certification includes
five Adventure Dives, including the Deep Adventure
Dive, the Underwater Navigator Adventure Dive and
three of the following:
• Altitude Diver
• Boat Diver
• Drift Diver
• Deep Diver
• Dry Suit Diver
• Diver Propulsion Vehicle
• Multilevel Diver
• Night Diver
• Peak Performance Buoyancy
• Search and Recovery Diver
• Underwater Naturalist
• Underwater Videographer
• Underwater Photographer
• Underwater Navigator
• AWARE Fish Identification
• Wreck Diver
How long will
it take?
• Recommended Course
Hours: 15
• Minimum Open Water Training: five dives
over two days
What will I need?
• Adventures in
Diving Crew-Pak
• Adventures in Diving Video
• Log Book
Where can I go
from here?
PADI Advanced Open Water
Divers at least 15 years of age can enroll in PADI
Wreck or Deep Diver Specialty courses and continue
on to the PADI Rescue Diver or Junior Rescue Diver
course.
EMERGENCY
FIRST RESPONSE
Why Emergency First Response?
Emergency
First Response (EFR) is the fastest-growing
international CPR, Automatic External Defibrillator
(AED) and First Aid training organization.
Dedicated to training the lay rescuer, EFR
courses encompasses adult, child and infant
CPR skills, provides AED and First Aid training,
and feature an outstanding First Aid at Work
component. The company’s award-winning
programs and state-of-the-art training materials
make it a favorite among divers around the
world.
Many divers take the Emergency First Response
courses to meet program prerequisites, such
as PADI Rescue Diver, or as preparation for
becoming a PADI Divemaster. However, most
have also found the EFR program to be important
in every day life. They have taken a significant
step in emergency preparedness, and feel confident
that they can provide care should an emergency
situation arise.
The Emergency First Response program meets
requirements for CPR and First Aid in the
workplace (OSHA Guideline 29 CFR 1910.151),
and incorporates the latest procedures for
emergency patient care. Other organizations
that recognize EFR as meeting their requirements
are United States Coast Guard, The Boy Scouts
of America, and the American Council on Exercise
(ACE), to name a few. |
What do I need
to start?
• No dive certification
required
• No minimum age limit
What will I do?
The course incorporates
independent study to prepare you for a classroom
and hands-on skill development session with your
instructor. You will learn the same patient care
techniques used by medical professionals, but at
a lay person level.
How long will it take?
• Depending on
the amount of independent study and the class size,
the Primary Care and Secondary Care courses may
be completed in as little as four hours to six hours
What will I need?
• Participant Manual
• Participant Video (VHS or DVD).
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 RESCUE
DIVER
Why PADI Rescue Diver?
Rewarding and fun – that best describes
the PADI Rescue Diver course. This course
will expand your knowledge and experience
level: Rescue Divers learn to look beyond
themselves and consider the safety and well
being of other divers.
Although this course is serious, it is an
enjoyable way to build your confidence. |
What do I need to start?
• You can enroll
in the Rescue Diver Course as a certified Open Water
Diver (or have a qualifying certification from another
training organization) and participate in the Rescue
Diver knowledge development and rescue training
sessions, in confined water only, while working
on your Advanced Open Water Diver certification.
• To participate in the rescue training sessions
in open water, and to participate in the open water
rescue scenarios, you must be certified as a PADI
Advanced Open Water Diver or have a qualifying certification
from another training organization.
• Minimum age: 15 years old (12 for PADI Junior
Rescue Diver)
• Successful completion of a sanctioned CPR
program within the past 24 months. The Emergency
First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary
Care (First Aid) courses meet these requirements.
What will I do?
Rescue Diver training
will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary,
manage dive emergencies. During the five open water
sessions, you'll cover:
• Self-rescue and diver stress
• AED and emergency oxygen delivery systems
• dive first aid
• swimming and non-swimming rescue techniques
• emergency management and equipment
• panicked diver response
• underwater problems
• missing diver procedures
• surfacing the unconscious diver
• in-water rescue breathing protocols
• egress (exits)
• first aid procedures for pressure related
accidents
• dive accident scenarios
How long will it take?
• Recommended Course
Hours: 25
• Minimum Open Water Training: five sessions
over two days
What will I need?
• PADI Rescue Diver
Crew-Pak
• PADI Rescue Diver Video on DVD
Where can I go from
here?
The PADI Rescue Diver
certification is a prerequisite for all Professional
level PADI courses, beginning with the PADI Divemaster
certification.
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 DIVEMASTER
Take
the first step in your dive career and become
a PADI Divemaster. Working closely with
a PADI Instructor, you'll expand your dive
knowledge and hone your skills as you become
a dive professional.
PADI Divemaster training develops your leadership
abilities by training you to supervise dive
activities and assist instructors with student
divers. |
What can PADI Divemasters
do?
• Work at local
dive centers, on live-aboard dive boats, yachts
and at exotic resort locations
• Assist PADI Instructors with students
• Lead PADI Scuba Divers on guided dive tours
• Teach and certify PADI Skin Divers
• Teach PADI Discover Snorkeling programs
• Conduct PADI Scuba Review programs for certified
divers
• Lead certified divers on Discover Local
Diving experiences
• Teach Emergency First Response programs
after successful completion of an Emergency First
Response Instructor course.
What do I need to
start?
• PADI Advanced
Open Water Diver or qualifying certification from
another training organization
• PADI Rescue Diver certification or qualifying
certification from another training organization.
• Medical clearance signed by a physician
• 20 logged dives
• 18 years old
What will I do?
• Learn dive leadership
through classroom and independent study sessions
• Complete water skills and stamina exercises
in confined and open water
• Training exercises to test organizational
and problem solving abilities
• An internship or series of practical training
exercises
How long will it take?
• Two weeks - three
months
What course materials
are required?
The following materials
are required unless they are unavailable in a language
understood by the student diver.
• PADI Divemaster Manual*
• Recreational Dive Planner (RDP) –
all three versions (Table, Wheel and eRDP including
associated Instructions for Use booklets)
• The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
• Diving Knowledge Workbook
• Divemaster Slates
• Instructor Guides for the programs that
may be conducted by PADI Divemasters..
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Playa del Carmen, Mayan Riviera, Mexico
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