The Instructor Development Course (IDC) is made up of two parts \u2013 the Assistant Instructor (AI) course and the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) program. Most dive professionals complete the entire IDC and go on to attend an Instructor Examination (IE), which is the final step to earn a PADI Instructor certification.<\/p>\n
Successfully completing just the AI course results in a PADI Assistant Instructor qualification. When an AI is ready to progress, attending an OWSI program allows entry into an IE to earn a full PADI Instructor rating.<\/p>\n
Dive professionals who hold an instructor rating with another diver training organization may be eligible to enroll directly in the OWSI program. This recognizes prior instructor training and provides a path to become a PADI Instructor.<\/p>\n
A PADI Divemaster who has been a certified diver for six months may enroll in the PADI Instructor Development Course. You also need:<\/p>\n
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- At least 60 logged dives and 100 dives to attend an IE.<\/li>\n
- Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care<\/a>\u00a0(CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months.<\/li>\n
- A\u00a0medical statement<\/a>\u00a0signed by a physician within the last 12 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You also need to be an\u00a0Emergency First Response Instructor<\/a>, but you can earn this rating during your instructor training.<\/p>\n
Academic<\/h3>\n
The IDC teaches you to conduct all PADI core courses. You\u2019ll be able to organize and present information, conduct skill development sessions and control open water dives. Basically, you become a better public speaker and get really good at demonstrating skills while watching out for student diver safety. Key topics include:<\/p>\n
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- PADI Standards and Procedures for courses you can teach with in water workshops<\/li>\n
- Learning, Instruction and the PADI System<\/li>\n
- Risk Management and Diver Safety<\/li>\n
- The Business of Diving and your role as an instructor<\/li>\n
- Marketing Diving and Sales Counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
You may be able to\u00a0get college credit<\/a>\u00a0for the\u00a0Assistant Instructor<\/a>\u00a0course and Instructor Development Course.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/h3>\nRegister for the next course and start your eLearning today.\u00a0 PADI\u2019s eLearning option that lets you study independently at your own pace before class. There are nine interactive knowledge development sections. Pre-study online saves classroom time, which allows more time for practicing the skills that distinguish you as a PADI Instructor.<\/p>\n
In addition to the IDC Online eLearning, you will also have access to Dive Theory Online if you haven\u2019t already completed it or it\u2019s been more than a year since you went through it. The program is a straightforward review of dive physics, physiology, skills, equipment and environment, plus using the Recreational Dive Planner (RDP). By successfully completing Dive Theory Online, you can get credit for the dive theory exam requirement during your IDC.<\/p>\n
Contact us<\/a>\u00a0to ask about an IDC.<\/p>\n
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What\u2019s an IE?<\/h3>\n
An Instructor Examination (IE) is a two-day evaluative program that tests an instructor candidate\u2019s teaching ability, dive theory knowledge, skill level, understanding of the PADI System, and attitude and professionalism. PADI IEs are standardized and conducted by specially trained PADI Instructor Examiners. The IE location, testing environment and examination sessions are organized to be as objective as possible to fairly and consistently evaluate a candidate\u2019s abilities. Only those who meet the IE performance requirements earn the respected PADI Instructor certification. There is a fee for attending an IE.<\/p>\n
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Next Step<\/h3>\n
Become a PADI Instructor:<\/p>\n
Includes:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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- All Classroom Sessions\u00a0 with Instructors<\/li>\n
- All Pool Sessions\u00a0with Instructors<\/li>\n
- All Lake Session with Instructors<\/li>\n
- IDC Online eLearning<\/li>\n
- Dive Theory Online eLearning<\/li>\n
- IDC Materials<\/li>\n
- Download a\u00a0Medical Statement and Questionnaire (pdf)<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Costs:<\/strong>
\nCourse Fee:<\/p>\nWhat\u2019s not included:
\nPADI AI and OWSI\u00a0Application Fees (paid directly to PADI)
\nPADI Instructor Exam fees\u00a0(paid directly to PADI)
\nScuba Gear rental: $50 one time fee for the entire course\u00a0(BCD, Reg w\/Computer, Tanks, Weights, Wetsuit)<\/em>
\nYou are responsible for providing your own scuba quality personal gear.\u00a0Mask, fins, snorkel, boots & clips<\/a>. Snorkel gear will not work for this course.\u00a0 We also offer Student discounts on these items.\u00a0\u00a0Browse the shop<\/a>\u00a0now to see what\u2019s available.<\/p>\nClick below to sign up, Call or text 702-336-8451 now for more info.<\/h4>\n
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- A\u00a0medical statement<\/a>\u00a0signed by a physician within the last 12 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n