This course is designed for the diver who wishes to lead other certified divers on underwater tours. Students will learn the techniques needed for pre-diving groups, group management underwater and how to manage underwater situations and emergencies.

The goal is to create a well-prepared, versatile and marketable Dive Professional. SSI Dive Guides can lead and guide certified divers. Additionally, after passing the Snorkeling Instructor program, a Dive Guide can teach and issue Snorkeling certifications. Students need to have Stress and Rescue Certification, CPR/AED, Oxygen Administration and First Aid.

This course is for the diver who wishes to know the science behind diving. The course includes two sections: Dive Guide and Science of Diving. The Dive Guide Course, when completed, will allow you to serve as a guide for other divers in a leadership role that is usually a paid service on dive boats. The Science of Diving is an in-depth  study of the laws of physics in diving, decompression sickness theory and lung expansion injury.

PREREQUISITES:

Must have Advanced Open Water, Nitrox, Stress & Rescue, First Aid/CPR and Oxygen Administration Certifications.

$1,095
PLUS $140 for books

As an Assistant Instructor you will be qualified to certify divers on a variety of scuba diving adventures. Assistant Instructors are required to work through an active Dive Center, and when necessary, with an active SSI Instructor.

As a certified SSI Assistant Instructor you can:

-Give underwater tours to certified divers

-Teach Snorkel Diving after passing the Snorkel Instructor Module

-Issue Snorkel Diver certifications