· IDC Prep Course
· PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC)
· PADI Instructor Examination (IE)
· PADI Specialty Instructor Courses
· Emergency First Response (EFR) Instructor
· Divers Alert Network (DAN) Instructor
· PADI Dive Center Operations (DCO)
· PADI IDC Staff Instructor
· PADI IDC Staff Audit
· PADI Assistant Instructor (AI)
· PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI)
IDC Prep Course (optional)
Days Required: 1
This program is provided for you to refresh your knowledge in dive theory prior to starting your IDC program. Attending this program will build your confidence in the areas of the exam you will take as part of your PADI Instructor Examination. Our goal is not only to provide you with the confidence to pass the five-part theory exam, but also to show you how to teach these five topics.
Course Prerequisites:
- Enrollment Agreement completed and received by Horizon Divers Instructor Development Center located in the appendix of this catalog.
- See Course Fees, Books and Materials for required items.
- See Course Dates or Course Calendar to schedule your course. Private courses are also available; call us to set up a date.
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PADI Instructor Development Course
Days Required: 8
The IDC prepares you with the confidence to effectively teach the PADI system of diver education. It is conducted in a stress free, relaxed environment allowing you to get the most out of your program. We guarantee to provide you with the latest training material and information available. This is a challenging 8-day training program consisting of 31 required training sessions. The program is varied and involves presentation workshops and practice training sessions in the classroom, pool and open water. Upon successful completion, you will receive a diploma and be qualified to attend the PADI Instructor Exam, which is scheduled after our IDC Programs.
Course Prerequisites:
- PADI Divemaster or hold a leadership level certification with another recreational diver training organization.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement for a diving medical examination conducted within the past 12 months. A licensed physician must sign the form and state that the candidate is fit for diving. The physician signing the form may not be the applicant.
- Current CPR and First Aid Provider. (within the last 2 years)
- Have been a certified diver for at least 6 months, have completed and logged at least 60 dives, and have logged 100 dives prior to attending the IE.
- Complete all (16) IDC Knowledge Reviews located in the IDC Candidate Workbook. Completing Knowledge Reviews may be accomplished by self-study using; The PADI Instructor Manual, Business of Diving, Law and the Diving Professional, The Best of the Undersea Journal and referring to recent Undersea Journal articles in the Instructor Candidate Workbook.
- Knowledge in Dive Theory to pass a five-part Dive Theory Exam in the areas of Physics, Physiology, Recreational Dive Planners (including the use of the Table and Wheel), Skills and Environment, and Equipment.
- Submit documentation of any qualifying certification for entry level, advanced, rescue and leadership-level issued by another recreational diver training organization. (PADI Members who have these records on file at PADI do not need to resubmit)
- Enrollment Agreement completed and received by Horizon Divers Instructor Development Center.
- See Course Fees, Books and Materials for required items.
- See Course Dates or Course Calendar to schedule your course. Private courses are also available; call us to set up a date.
- See IDC Schedule.
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PADI Instructor Examination (IE)
PADI Headquarters holds this 2-day evaluation/examination to test preparedness of instructor candidates. Successfully completing an IDC is a prerequisite to attending. We schedule our Instructor Development Programs to coincide with a local or regional IE. Upon successful completion of the IE you will receive a diploma.
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PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) Prep
Days Required: 3
Master Scuba Diver is the highest non-professional certification a diver can receive. This program will give you the skills, confidence, and ability to teach five specialties required for a diver to reach this level. Our Course Directors and Staff will guide you through the academic and open water skills portions of these specialties. Upon completion you will have met the performance requirements to receive certification as a Specialty Instructor and teach five popular PADI Specialties. Once you have certified 25 divers you qualify for your Master Scuba Diver Trainer Certification.
Course Prerequisites:
- PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certification.
- Enrollment Agreement completed and received by Horizon Divers Instructor Development Center located in the appendix of this catalog.
- See Course Fees, Books and Materials for required items.
- See Course Dates or Course Calendar to schedule your course. Private courses are also available; call us to set up a date.
Specialties we teach with this program are:
- Deep Diver Instructor
- Digital Underwater Photographer Instructor
- Enriched Air Nitrox Instructor (must be Enriched Air Nitrox certified)
- Underwater Navigator Instructor
- Wreck Diver Instructor
*These are the most requested specialties from scuba divers. You can replace any of these specialties with another specialty offered if agreed to by the Course Director.
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PADI Specialty Instructor Courses
Days Required: Varies
Whether your interest is in underwater photography, wreck, search and recovery, or another area; PADI Specialty Instructor courses prepare you to teach the specialty that interests you. You will receive experience in conducting both academic sessions and open water dives, plus tips on how to market and make these courses come alive for you and your students. Below are a full range of specialties our Course Directors have to offer.
Course Prerequisites:
- PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor certification.
- Enrollment Agreement completed and received by Horizon Divers Instructor Development Center.
- See Course Fees, Books and Materials for required items.
- These courses are scheduled individually. Call us to set up a course date.
Choose from:
- Boat Diver Instructor
- Deep Diver Instructor
- Digital Underwater Photography Instructor
- Dive Propulsion Vehicle Diver Instructor
- Drift Diver Instructor
- Dry Suit Diver Instructor
- Enriched Air Nitrox Diver Instructor (must be Enriched Air Nitrox certified)
- Equipment Specialist Instructor
- Fish ID Instructor
- Multilevel Diver Instructor
- Underwater Naturalist Instructor
- Underwater Navigator Instructor
- Night Diver Instructor
- Search and Recovery Diver Instructor
- Trimix Gas Blender Instructor (must be Trimix Gas Blender certified)
- Underwater Videography Instructor
- Wreck Diver Instructor
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Emergency First Response (EFR) Instructor
Days Required: 1
The EFR Instructor Course gives you the skills to effectively teach CPR, First Aid, AED and Care for Children, allowing you to complete further programs for your students and making you more valuable to your employers. During this course you will learn the proper treatment for a variety of medical emergencies. You will do hands on scenario practice in treating emergencies in line with current medical practices. Upon completion you will be able to comfortably teach this valuable course that includes Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s).
Course Prerequisites:
- Current EFR Primary/Secondary Care and Care for Children provider or a Medical Professional or a current CPR/First Aid Instructor.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Enrollment Agreement completed and received by Horizon Divers Instructor Development Center.
- See Course Fees, Books and Materials for required items.
- See Course Dates or Course Calendar to schedule your course. Private courses are also available; call us to set up a date.
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Divers Alert Network (DAN) Instructor
Days Required: 1
Taking the DAN Instructor Core Module and Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries Instructor teaches you to train divers in the administration of oxygen for diving related accidents. Proper administration of oxygen in diving related injuries is crucial for a positive outcome. In this program you will learn the academics of, and receive hands on training in the administration of oxygen for divers. Upon completion you will be able to confidently teach this valuable course and have the core knowledge to participate in other Divers Alert Network (DAN) instructor courses.
Course Prerequisites:
- Current Scuba Diving Educator.
- Current CPR Instructor.
- Current DAN Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries Provider. (This can be done during the Instructor certification process)
- Current Dan Member. (This can be done during the Instructor certification process).
- Enrollment Agreement completed and received by Horizon Divers Instructor Development Center.
- See Course Fees, Books and Materials for required items.
- See Course Dates or Course Calendar to schedule your course. Private courses are also available; call us to set up a date.
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PADI Dive Center Operations (DCO) Course
Days Required: 6
This program was developed after surveying many dive operators and finding which additional skills they wanted from a new instructor. We take you through many facets of the dive industry, i.e. compressor operations and maintenance, trimix gas blending, boat handling and crew duties, equipment repair, and general dive store operations. This program is for those who are looking to be one step ahead of the competition when seeking employment. You will gain real life skills in all aspects of the industry to be able to effectively operate at a dive center. It consists of six distinctive specialties including the PADI Dive Center Operations distinctive specialty and five Instructor level specialties. Below is a list of the certifications and details.
Course Prerequisites:
- PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.
- Enrollment Agreement completed and received by Horizon Divers Instructor Development Center located in the appendix of this catalog.
- See Course Fees, Books and Materials for required items.
- See Course Dates or Course Calendar to schedule your course. Private courses are also available; call us to set up a date.
Boat Operations
Work with some of the most experienced boat crews in dive boat operations like: preparations before departure, boat handling, tying lines, briefings, and safety equipment.
Orientation to Recompression Chambers
This program is designed to introduce divers to a hyperbaric chamber and the indications for its use through knowledge, skills, and techniques. This program reviews the planning, organization; procedures, potential problems, and hazards associated with a hyperbaric chamber and we include a chamber ride.
Compressor Operations
Learn all about how different types of compressors operate. You will receive hands on training on how to maintain and service them along with learning the proper ways to fill cylinders safely.
Sales, Customer Service and Retail
We will cover the importance of good customer service, positive approach selling, and how to work effectively in the day-to-day running of a dive center.
Trimix Gas Blender
This program develops your ability to blend enriched air nitrox and helium gases using one or more blending methods available for the dive industry.
Boat Diver Instructor
We will show you how to teach this course and include some hands-on skills like evaluating conditions, boat etiquette, and the familiarization of terms.
Equipment Repair and Maintenance Instructor
This is a realistic hands-on training clinic covering all aspects of Scuba equipment. You will learn how to maintain and make repairs on regulators, BCD’s, tank valves, etc.
Search and Recovery Diver Instructor
Upon completion of this program you will be able to develop the skills, knowledge, planning, organizing, procedures, techniques, problems, hazards, and fun of search and recovering diving. We will teach you how to teach this course and give you suggestions and skills from a dive operation’s point of view including how to start a search and recovery business within a dive operation to gain additional income.
Trimix Gas Blending Instructor
This program further develops your ability and certifies you to teach individuals to completely blend enriched air nitrox and helium gases using one or more blending methods available for the dive industry.
Underwater Video Instructor
This program will familiarize you with basic underwater video hardware, use, maintenance and diving techniques. You will be able to demonstrate safe diving practices while shooting underwater video and be able to instruct in setting up an underwater video system. We will also have you edit and produce an underwater video that tells a story and demonstrates appropriate video technique.
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PADI IDC Staff Instructor
Days Required: 9
As an IDC Staff Instructor you will be part of the instructor development process and become a valuable member of a teaching team. This is a 9-day training program consisting of 11 required training sessions and the audit of a complete IDC. The PADI IDC Staff Instructor course is designed to provide PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainers with the additional training necessary to staff PADI Instructor Development programs. This program builds upon the IDC Staff Instructor candidate’s experience and abilities as a dive educator while concentrating on developing evaluation and counseling skills. Through independent study, classroom sessions, guided evaluation training and an internship, IDC Staff Instructor candidates learn to teach the PADI Assistant Instructor course and assist with Instructor Development programs.
Course Prerequisites:
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PADI IDC Audit (for Staff Instructors)
Days Required: 8
Additional experience will be gained in the instructor development process. This is an 8-day training program auditing a complete IDC. By assisting the Course Director we will enhance your evaluation skills and teaching techniques in developing instructor candidates, giving you the skills and knowledge in becoming a Master Instructor or Course Director.
Course Prerequisites:
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PADI Assistant Instructor (AI) Course (optional to become an Instructor)
Days Required: 4
This program consists of the first half of the IDC and provides you additional experience as a PADI Divemaster and teaches you the PADI System of diver education. When completed you will be able to teach knowledge development (classroom) presentations (under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor) and evaluate Open Water Diver surface skills (under the indirect supervision of a PADI Instructor). This is an optional program because it is incorporated into the IDC and it is NOT a prerequisite for the IDC course. This is a challenging and intensive 4-day training program consisting of 14 required training sessions. The program is varied and involves presentation workshops and practice training sessions in the classroom, pool and open water.
Course Prerequisites:
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PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI) / Instructor Crossover Course
Days Required: 5
Those who are crossing over as an Instructor from another training agency or continuing from AI, the OWSI consists of the last half of the IDC and prepares you with the confidence to effectively teach the PADI system of diver education. It is conducted in a stress free, relaxed environment allowing you to get the very best from your program. We guarantee to provide you with the latest training material and information available. This is a challenging and intensive 5-day training program consisting of 24 required training sessions. The program is varied and involves presentation workshops and practice training sessions in the classroom, pool and open water. Upon successful completion, you will qualify to attend the PADI Instructor Examination (IE), which is scheduled immediately after our OWSI Programs.
Course Prerequisites:
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Be certified as a PADI Assistant Instructor or as a current instructor member in good standing with another recreational diver training organization for at least 6 months.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement for a diving medical examination conducted within the past 12 months. A licensed physician must sign the form and state that the candidate is fit for diving. The physician signing the form may not be the applicant. (a Medical Statement is located in the appendix of this catalog).
- Current CPR and First Aid Provider. (within the last 2 years)
- Have completed and logged at least 60 dives, and have logged 100 dives prior to attending the IE.
- Complete all (16) IDC Knowledge Reviews located in the IDC Candidate Workbook. Completing Knowledge Reviews may be accomplished by self-study using; The PADI Instructor Manual, Business of Diving, Law and the Diving Professional, The Best of the Undersea Journal and referring to recent Undersea Journal articles in the Instructor Candidate Workbook.
- Knowledge in Dive Theory to pass a five-part Dive Theory Exam in the areas of Physics, Physiology, Recreational Dive Planners (including the use of the Table and Wheel), Skills and Environment, and Equipment.
- Submit documentation of any qualifying certification for entry level, advanced, rescue and leadership-level issued by another recreational diver training organization. (PADI Members who have these records on file at PADI do not need to resubmit)
- Enrollment Agreement completed and received by Horizon Divers Instructor Development Center.
- See Course Fees, Books and Materials for required items.
- See Course Dates or Course Calendar to schedule your course. Private courses are also available; call us to set up a date.
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PADI Divemaster or equivalent certification or hold a leadership level certification with another recreational diver training organization.
- Be at least 18 years old.
- Be fit for diving and submit a Medical Statement for a diving medical examination conducted within the past 12 months. A licensed physician must sign the form and state that the candidate is fit for diving. The physician signing the form may not be the applicant. (a Medical Statement is located in the appendix of this catalog)
- Current CPR and First Aid Provider (within the last 2 years).
- Have been a certified diver for at least 6 months and have completed and logged at least 60 dives.
- Complete all (16) IDC Knowledge Reviews located in the IDC Candidate Workbook. Completing Knowledge Reviews may be accomplished by self-study using; The PADI Instructor Manual, Business of Diving, Law and the Diving Professional, The Best of the Undersea Journal and referring to recent Undersea Journal articles in the Instructor Candidate Workbook.
- Submit documentation of any qualifying certification for entry level, advanced, rescue and leadership-level issued by another recreational diver training organization. (PADI Members who have these records on file at PADI do not need to resubmit).
- Enrollment Agreement completed and received by Horizon Divers Instructor Development Center.
- See Course Fees, Books and Materials for required items.
- See Course Dates or Course Calendar to schedule your course. Private courses are also available; call us to set up a date.
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Staff Instructor.
- Enrollment Agreement completed and received by Horizon Divers Instructor Development Center.
- See Course Fees, Books and Materials for required items.
- See Course Dates or Course Calendar to schedule your course.
