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Divemaster (DM)

Challenging Academics, rewarding hands-on internship with dive classes, superior training in dive site management... This is the PADI Divemaster course.  During one of the areas finest programs, you will discover the pride that comes with the title Divemaster.  This is a commitment to your passion.  Must be a PADI Rescue Diver or equivalent, have 20-logged Dives and be at least 18 years old.  Contact us today for information on your first step to becoming a PADI professional.

Course Fee:  $575.00 Click Here for Course Details

                                    (additional materials, fees and expenses are required and are not included

 

Scheduled Course Dates:

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Go Pro Orientation: 

Tues, June 10th, 6:30 pm

Tues, October 14th, 6:30 p.m.

 

Classroom/Pool 6:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.:

March 18th, 25th, April 8th, 22nd, 29th, May 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th plus Internship.

July 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, Aug 5th, 19th, 26th, Sept 2nd, 16th, 23rd plus Internship.

 

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Assistant Instructor (AI)

As part of the Instructor Development Course (IDC), this program helps you continue on your path as a PADI professional.  As an Assistant Instructor, you can teach academic portions of the PADI courses, independently conduct several other courses and become an EFR, DAN O2, or Equipment Specialist Instructor.  You become a valuable member of the instructional team, earning experience and credit toward the rating of Open Water Scuba Instructor.  Must be a PADI Divemaster or equivalent, have 60 logged dives and be at least 18 years of age.  Contact us today for more information about this exciting program.  Minimum of 4 days required.  You can work as an Assistant Instructor or go immediately into the OWSI portion of the IDC.

Course Fee:  $550.00 Click Here for Course Details 

                           (additional materials, fees and expenses are required and are not included

 

Scheduled Course Dates:

Go Pro Orientation: 

Tues, June 10th, 6:30 pm

Tues, October 14th, 6:30 p.m.

 

Classroom 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.:

 April 4th, 5th, & 6th, plus Open Water

April 21st, 22nd, & 23rd, plus Open Water

June 27th, 28th, 29th, plus Open Water

August 15th, 16th, & 17th, plus Open Water

September 6th, 7th, & 8th, plus Open Water

 

Open Water:

 May 3rd

July 18th

August 30th

September 30th

 

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Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI)

Taken independently or as part of the IDC, this course is designed to prepare you for the Instructor Examination (IE) and begin your new career as a PADI Instructor.  You will learn how to effectively teach and market your new skills in the dive industry.  Upon successful completion of the IE, you will be able to independently teach the PADI Open Water, Adventures in Diving, Rescue and Divemaster programs.  Must be a PADI Assistant Instructor, equivalent or Instructor in good standing from another organization, have 60 logged dives and be at least 18 years of age.  Minimum of 4 days required.  For complete information on this outstanding program contact us today.

Course Fee:  $750.00  Click Here for Course Details 

                           (additional materials, fees and expenses are required and are not included

 

Scheduled Course Dates:

 Go Pro Orientation: 

Tues, June 10th, 6:30 pm

Tues, October 14th, 6:30 p.m.

 

Classroom 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.: 

April  12th, 13th, 18th, 19th, 20th, plus Open Water & IE

June 29th, 30th, July 8th, July 9th, July 10th plus Open Water & IE

August 22nd - 25th, plus Open Water & IE

September 8th - 12th, plus Open Water & IE

 

Open Water:   

May 3rd & 4th

July 18th & 19th

August 30th & 31st

September 13th & 14th

 

IE:

May 17th & 18th / Cincinnati 

June 14th & 15th / Toledo

Sept 20th & 21st / Cincinnati

 

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Instructor Development Course (IDC)

This is the complete IDC as a PADI Divemaster or equivalent, you will attend the Assistant Instructor and Open Water Scuba Instructor course in one program.  Several options are available, including a customized private course.  Please contact our Course Director for more information.

Course Fee:  $1300.00 (Click Here for Course Details 

                                     (additional materials, fees and expenses are required and are not included)

 

                                                               Scheduled Course Dates:                                              

Go Pro Orientation: 

Tues, June 10th, 6:30 pm

Tues, October 14th, 6:30 p.m.

 

Classroom 8:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.: 

April  4th, 5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, 18th, 19th, 20th, plus Open Water & IE

June 27th, 28th, 29th, 30th, July 8th, July 9th, July 10th plus Open Water & IE

April 21st - 27th, plus Open Water & IE

August 15th, 16th, 17th, 22nd, 23rd, 24th 25th, plus Open Water & IE

September 6th - 12th, plus Open Water & IE

 

Open Water:   

May 3rd & 4th

August 30th & 31st

September 13th & 14th

 

IE:

May 17th & 18th / Cincinnati 

June 14th & 15th / Toledo

Sept 20th & 21st / Cincinnati

 

IDC Skills workshop:  $100.00

IDC Academic Prep:  $100.00

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Specialty Instructor (SI)

Become an Instructor in one of many PADI Specialties.  Receive the guidance and experience needed to market and teach these courses.  Click Here for Course Details 

Course Fee:  $180.00 per Specialty.  Click here for Instructor Specialty Schedules.

                           (additional materials, fees and expenses are required and are not included)

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Master Scuba Diver Trainer Prep (MSDT)

This MSDT rating will allow you to teach specialties, in addition to the OWSI courses.  You will not only immediately recognize additional revenue but also become more desirable in the Dive Market when looking for employment.  We have designed this course for the current OWSI Instructor and IDC Candidate ( your Specialty Instructor ratings will be issued after successful completion of the IE).  Taking the MSDT Course allows you to earn the Five Specialty Instructor Ratings and only 10 dives in the area of specialty.  More importantly, it gives you invaluable guidance and experience in teaching and marketing PADI specialties.  Contact our Course Director for more information about this course.

Course Fee:  $375.00

                           (additional materials, fees and expenses are required and are not included)

 

Scheduled Course Dates - Open Water Dive Site Training:

May 30th, 31st & June 1st

October 10th, 11th, & 12th

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IDC Staff Instructor (IDCS)

As an IDC Staff Instructor, you will be able to certify Assistant Instructors independently.  During an IDC, you will work closely with the Course Director in the training of Instructor Candidates.  This is a very rewarding course and a distinguished rating.   You become a mentor to tomorrow's Dive Instructor.

Course Fee:  $595.00 Click Here for Course Details 

                           (additional materials, fees and expenses are required and are not included)

 

Scheduled Course Dates:

8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

March 29th & 30th and Complete IDC

July 30th & 31st and Complete IDC

 

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Status Updates (SU)

As scheduled or upon request.  Contact our Course Director for details.

Course Fee:  $250.00

                         (additional materials, fees and expenses are required and are not included)

Scheduled Start Dates:

 Upon Request

 

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DSAT Gas Blender

 

Gives you the qualifications for meeting the demand for enriched air blending. 

 

Course Fee:  $175.00

                         (additional materials, fees and expenses are required and are not included)

 

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Scheduled Start Dates:

 Upon Request

 

 

DSAT Gas Blender Instructor

You might be certified to blend gas, but do you want to teach others to provide gas mixtures? If so, the DSAT Gas Blender Instructor course might be just what you’re looking for. The DSAT Gas Blender Instructor course is one of the most informative and comprehensive programs available, incorporating instructional philosophies and course goals that directly address the demanding nature of gas blending.

DSAT Gas Blender Instructor Course:  Call for rates and schedule

 

Emergency First Response Instructor  (EFR) w/Children

Emergency First Response, an innovative and inclusive program with comprehensive instruction in Primary Care (CPR), Secondary Care (first aid) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED), for Adult, Child and Infant.  This new program is international in scope with a unique course structure that allows for instructional flexibility that boasts a complete line of quality instructor and participant materials.  Increase revenue by teaching CPR and First Aid to Divers and Non-Divers alike.  Fulfills the CPR requirement for all PADI Courses.  Pre-requisites: General Public (teachers, public safety personnel, scout leaders)  PADI Divemaster, or higher to enroll.

Course Fee:  $350.00 EFR Instructor Complete Course - Includes Children Module

                          (additional materials, fees and expenses are required and are not included)

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Scheduled  Course Dates:

EFR Complete  2 Day Course - 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.:

May 12th & 13th

September 15th & 16th

 

Emergency First Response Instructor for Children

The Emergency First Response Care for Children course teaches people how to provide emergency care for injured or ill children or infants.  This course encompasses Primary Care (CPR), Secondary Care (first Aid) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED).  Taught as a stand alone course, market this course to individuals who have the well-being of children as a primary focus.

Course Fee:  $180.00 Children Module only Must be EFR Instructor to enroll

                          (additional materials, fees and expenses are required and are not included)

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Scheduled  Start Dates - Child Only:

Scheduled Upon Request

 

Emergency First Response Instructor Crossover Program

Course Fee:  $180.00 Click Here for Course Details 

Scheduled Crossover Start Dates:

 Scheduled Upon Request - 4 hours

 

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Instructor/Divemaster Internship (INT)

This innovative program is designed for the PADI Instructor/Divemasters that are new or haven't been teaching for a while.  Under the guidance of a PADI Course Director you will get hands on experience in courses with real students and top-notch staff.  You will receive experience in scheduling, organizing, and logistics of teaching/supervising in the confined and open water environment.  This course is exclusive to Aquatic Realm Scuba Center.  Jump-start your PADI career today.

Per Course Fee:  $75.00

Instructor Internship revolves around existing course schedules.  A pre-course meeting will be required prior to the selected course and will be scheduled at time of enrollment.

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Class Schedules & Prices Subject to change without notice