Continuing Education

Fact: In the 1970′s, PADI, NAUI, YMCA and the LA County Scuba Program got together in a series of meetings lasting a year. Through trials and surveys, they determined it takes a new scuba student 9 dives to become familiar with their gear…and 18 months to master the “skills” taught in an Advanced Open Water Program.

Stress and Rescue

  Stress and Rescue – The first course you should look at after your Open Water class because it helps you gain confidence and makes you a better buddy. You will learn the signs of stress, and how to deal with stress in yourself and other divers before the dive, during the dive and after the dive. You will learn skills and techniques to help you and other divers prevent and overcome common stressors associated with diving. You will also learn self aid and buddy aid skills for potentially stressful and/or rescue situations. You will learn about how your equipment can help you to stay relaxed and enjoy every dive, what equipment is required in various rescue situations and how to use your equipment properly in the event of a rescue.

$297

Specialty Diver

SSI Specialty Diver – Higher than any other agency’s advanced courses. Earn Specialty Diver status by completing two Specialty Courses and reaching 12 logged dives.  We suggest Navigation and Deep for your first two Specialties. These can be taken immediately after your Open Water class.  In fact, you may be able to begin on the same weekend you complete Open Water, if you’re motivated.   With your 4 dives completed…you’re ready for the next level.

Advanced Open Water

SSI Advanced Open Water  – this rating stands alone in the industry with the highest combination of diving knowledge and experience.  No other agencies Advanced Diver level compares. Earn Advanced Open Water Diver status by completing 4 Specialty ratings and reaching 24 logged dives.  These dives can be chosen from a list of specialties offered by GirlDiver.  Specialty Divers can earn Advanced Open Water Diver status by completing 2 additional Specialty courses and reaching 24 logged dives.

$297 (4 Specialties for the price of 3!)

Includes: 2 Dives Per Specialty – 8 dives

Does not include: 8 independent dives to be completed before certification

Master Diver

SSI’s Master Diver rating is one of the most elite in the dive industry today.  To achieve this rating, you must take Stress and Rescue, complete 5 Specialties and log a minimum of 50 dives.  A diver who has completed this rating has combined knowledge and experience to truly be able to call themselves a Master Diver.