{"product_id":"instructor-development-course-certification","title":"Instructor Development Course \u0026 Certification","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructor Development Course \u0026amp;  Certification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScuba Instructors are valued and respected throughout the diving industry for their knowledge, skills and abilities as experts. As such,\u003cspan\u003e they\u003c\/span\u003e are authorized and can be approved to teach every level of diving in which they possess the training, knowledge and experience. They are also allowed to develop their own \"instructor specified\" specialty courses. If you are someone who seeks even more adventure and specialization, becoming a scuba instructor provides pathways to gaining Public Safety Diver, Technical and Freediving Instructor ratings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-Y06BJ0KKe8\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kent Island Scuba Instructor Training Course (ITC) is designed to train and qualify NAUI Instructor member applicants. During the course, candidate instructors learn effective methods to teach skin and scuba diving in compliance with NAUI diving course standards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course assures candidates who receive certification as Instructors have the knowledge, skills, fitness and proper attitude to do so.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQualifications of Graduates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified NAUI Instructor course\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003egraduates are qualified to apply for NAUI Instructor membership in any status provided for in the bylaws of the association.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn active-status NAUI Instructor may independently teach NAUI sanctioned courses and authorize NAUI certification for graduates. An active-status NAUI Instructor may independently conduct NAUI recognition and experience programs and authorize formal recognition for graduates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn active-status NAUI Instructor who completes a NAUI-DAN First Aid Instructor orientation, who has completed all required NAUI-DAN orientation modules and is using the NAUI-DAN training and support materials, may teach the NAUI-DAN First Aid programs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrerequisites for Entering the Course\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMinimum age is 18 years by the water phase of the course.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent certification as a NAUI Assistant Instructor or NAUI Divemaster or other agency leaders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent certification in NAUI First Aid for Dive Professionals or equivalent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurrent certification in NAUI Oxygen Provider or equivalent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertified as a NAUI Nitrox Diver or equivalent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA minimum of 60 logged open water scuba dives with a minimum of 30 hours bottom time. Dives shall be varied in environment, depth, and activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstructor candidates must pass the NAUI Instructor Prequalification Examination prior to the start of the ITC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedical Approval - Verification of good physical condition as documented by a medical examination and unconditional approval for diving by a licensed physician within the preceding 12 months.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials - Contact the NAUI Training Department for current requirements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike us on\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/kentislandscuba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eFacebook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e and\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kentislandscuba\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubscribe to our\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCU2s4BqQdHGQjxy_o92jxFw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eYouTube Channel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Anchor Scuba","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45426673910050,"sku":"","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/4202\/5762\/products\/Instructor.png?v=1687603606","url":"https:\/\/redanchorscuba.myshopify.com\/products\/instructor-development-course-certification","provider":"Red Anchor Scuba","version":"1.0","type":"link"}