Divemaster
The Divemaster course is the first professional level in the PADI system and develops your leadership abilities by training you to supervise dive activities and assist instructors with student divers. It can be the first step in your dive career.
During the PADI Divemaster course you will learn about supervising certified divers, assisting with students, risk management, the physiology of diving, dive equipment, the physics of diving, decompression theory, the recreational dive planner, diving skills, the underwater environment and how to independently conduct certain PADI programs and courses. You will be required to prove your water skills and stamina. You will be taught how to demonstrate skills for students and continue to hone your rescue techniques.
You will gain practical experience by completing an emergency assistance plan and underwater map and either by assisting on courses or by a series of scenarios.
To enroll in a Divemaster course you will need to be 18 years old, have 20 logged dives, be a PADI Rescue Diver (or equivalent), have a current medical statement signed by a physician and submit proof of CPR and First Aid training within the last 24 months.