Classified Open Water Diver

In the SSI Basic Diver program, you will learn the skills and knowledge you need to try diving to depths of up to 12 meters with an SSI Professional. It's a great way to explore the underwater world more fully during a test dive. The entire Basic Diver program can be credited toward your Scuba Diver or Open Water Dive programs within 6 months, so you can take the next step in your diving adventure.

Recreational diving can be practiced by people of all fitness levels, and physical limitations have little effect on the enjoyment and satisfaction associated with the sport. Diving is a little-known activity for people with disabilities, it helps to believe in one's own strength and overcome the barrier of disability, and can be a lifelong passion. People with spinal cord injuries ( paraplegics and tetraplegics ), people with cerebral palsy, blind, deaf, amputees and other physical dysfunctions can participate in diving courses. The most important minimum to participate in a diving course is a desire to practice diving and a lack of fear of water. Medical requirements are similar to those for the able-bodied. Classes are conducted by an HSA Diving Instructor who is well trained to work with people with disabilities. Classes are conducted in the pool and in open water, after passing the theoretical part of the course, passing the exam and performing dives, participants receive an OWD diver certificate. From now on, the whole diving world is open to you.

The SSI Scuba Diver program, using online learning, pool diving and open water diving, is an excellent foundation for becoming a confident and safe diver. You'll learn everything you need to dive in open water at a depth of 12 meters with an SSI Professional. In this program you will have completed almost half of the Open Water Diver course and can easily upgrade your qualifications. All you need to do is complete the remaining theory classes and sessions in pool-like waters and two training dives in open water.

This internationally recognized program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventure as a certified diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water activities to provide the skills and experience required to feel truly comfortable underwater. You will earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification.

This internationally recognized program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventure as a certified diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water activities to provide the skills and experience required to feel truly comfortable underwater. You will earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification.

This internationally recognized program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventure as a certified diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water activities to provide the skills and experience required to feel truly comfortable underwater. You will earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification.

Night diving requires different skills than day diving. The SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialization is the best way to learn about night diving and the techniques needed for a safe and confident diver during night dives. In this course, you will become familiar with the knowledge and skills needed to safely and comfortably dive at night or in limited visibility conditions. Through a combination of online theory and open water dives, you will learn how to safely enter and exit the water, how to use specialized equipment and how to effectively communicate with your partner at night or in conditions of limited visibility. Upon completion of the course, you'll receive your SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility specialty certification and be ready for night dives with confidence in your skills.

Dry suit diving opens up a myriad of possibilities, including diving in the desolate waters of the Arctic or exploring vibrant dive sites in cold waters. Using such a suit will keep you thermally comfortable while making multiple dives in a series and free you from putting on a wet suit several times a day. The SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty is the best way to get started in dry suit diving and will allow you to possess all the knowledge and techniques needed to dive safely and comfortably in a dry suit. You will learn how to use specialized equipment such as dry suits and jackets, the advantages of using dry suits and how to deal with emergency situations specific to this type of diving. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Dry Suit Diving specialty certificate.

The SSI Deep Diving specialization will teach you everything you need to know to dive in the 18-40 meter range through a combination of theory classes and open water dives. You will learn how to plan and safely fulfill your deep diving dreams. You'll learn how to use your dive computer effectively and learn the calculations involved in gas consumption to enjoy deep dives to the fullest. Upon completion of the SSI Deep Diving Specialization, you will be certified and will be able to explore beautiful deep dive sites around the world. This SSI Specialization is also required before other more advanced courses, so it is a natural step in your diving development.

In the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue course, you will learn skills to help you and other divers. You'll learn how to recognize stress and prevent accidents, and learn practical techniques for performing rescues and first aid. Through a combination of pool sessions and open-water training dives, you will become a well-prepared and confident rescuer in emergency and rescue situations. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty certification.

Many of the world's top dive sites are wrecks. These impressive structures concentrate an unprecedented amount of marine life and allow you to immerse yourself in history while diving. There is no other like wreck diving, and the SSI Wreck Diving specialization will give you all the skills and knowledge you need to become a competent and safe wreck diver. Through a combination of theoretical and pool-like sessions, you'll learn how to safely dive over and around wrecks without penetration to depths of up to 30 meters. You will also practice your newly acquired skills during open water dives. All this will give you the confidence to enjoy future wreck dives conducted with confidence and safety. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Wreck Diving specialty certificate. Continue your adventure and become a wreck diver. Start online today!

Enroll in the SSI Science of Diving specialization and fully understand the underwater world and how it affects the human body. This specialization is required for most SSI Professional Level courses and for some Extended Range courses. It is a capital way to develop your knowledge of diving. The course is available online, you can get your SSI Science of Diving specialization certificate without leaving home and get ready to start your professional career. After completing the course, you will be halfway to obtaining the coveted SSI Divemaster degree.and earn your SSI Science of Diving specialization certificate.

You're thinking about upgrading your skills, or perhaps leading certified divers underwater, but you don't want to go in the direction of becoming a diving instructor. Maybe you just want to improve your diving skills. Whatever the reason, getting your SSI dive guide degree is an exciting adventure. The Dive Guide program is the first step in an exciting journey. You will guide certified divers in a variety of circumstances and conditions. You'll lead pre-dive briefings and skillfully assess sites. You'll become a confident dive guide in no time.

As a nitrox diver, you will lengthen your bottom times and increase your safety margin on challenging dives. In addition, you'll shorten surface breaks - so you can spend more time diving, not waiting! In this course, you will learn new skills and increase your diving knowledge by learning about safe dive planning and performing dives with oxygen-enriched air up to 40% oxygen content. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% Specialty Certificate.

SSI specialization is the best way to improve buoyancy and increase diving enjoyment. Buoyancy control is a key skill, but any diver will tell you that perfecting it takes time. The Perfect Buoyancy specialization will teach you advanced techniques and ways to control buoyancy so you can improve your buoyancy faster. This will allow you to truly relax on your underwater adventures! In this developing training course, you will become familiar with skills that protect the environment and will work in any situation. Upon completion of the course, you will receive your SSI Perfect Buoyancy specialty certificate. With improved buoyancy control, you'll be able to hover effortlessly in the depths and take the underwater photos of your dreams!