What does it cover?
The PADI Divemaster course is the first professional level within the PADI System
of diver education and allows you to work as a training assistant on PADI courses
and programs, supervise certified divers during pleasure diving experiences, and
conduct some PADI programs independently. Becoming a PADI Divemaster consists of
the following segments: knowledge development, practical application and the Divemaster
final exam. The online portion of the course, PADI Divemaster Online, covers nine
topics that prepare you for the practical sessions needed to complete the Divemaster
course. Through PADI's eLearning® system and practical segments of the Divemaster
course, you become well prepared to work as a PADI Divemaster
What are the prerequisites for PADI Divemaster Online?
Prior to enrolling in PADI Divemaster Online, you must be at least 18 years old,
have a current medical attesting to your diving fitness signed by a physician within
the previous 12 months, and be a certified PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI
Rescue or hold qualifying certifications from another dive training organization.
You must also have completed a Emergency First Response (EFR) Primary and Secondary
Care course (or other sanctioned first aid and CPR course) within the past 24 months
and be able to prove that you have completed at least 40 dives (60 before being
able to complete the Divemaster course with experience of deep dives, night dives
and underwater navigation). If you have any questions as to whether you meet the
necessary prerequisites, please contact your PADI Retailer or Resort.
How does it work?
After enrolling, PADI's eLearning system presents you with interactive presentations
that include videos, audio, graphics and reading. Short quizzes let you gauge your
progress and review and correct anything you might happen to miss. This lets you
move through the program efficiently and at your own pace.
Other costs – There is a separate application fee due to PADI that needs to be submitted
with the Divemaster application once the course is successfully completed.
Materials – The PADI Divemaster Online program will provide you with perpetual access
to an ebook version of the PADI Divemaster manual, a required material. However,
to complete the PADI Divemaster course, you also need a current PADI Instructor
Manual, both the Table RDP and eRDPML, The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving,
and a set of the PADI Divemaster slates. There are other required materials and
equipment, some of which you already have. Your PADI Retailer or Resort will guide
and counsel you on what you need, and will make suggestions to help you prepare
for a valuable course experience.
Contact the PADI Retailer or Resort where you will complete the practical segments
of the course to discuss total courses costs, equipment, materials and logistical
requirements.
What else is required to become a PADI Divemaster?
Once you successfully complete Divemaster Online, you will need to successfully
complete several practical assessments, workshops and other assignments with your
PADI Instructor. You will also need to complete the Divemaster Final Exam as well
as meet the professionalism criteria.
How long do you have to complete the eLearning course?
The eLearning segment of the course is available for one year from the time of course
registration. Though you must finish the online portion of the course within that
time frame, you will have perpetual access to an online version of the PADI Divemaster
manual.
How do you document that you've completed the eLearning segment?
Once you finish the eLearning portion of the course, your dive center is notified
that you have completed it and that you are ready for the practical phase of the
program. At the end of the eLearning program, you can print out your eRecord and
bring a copy of it with you to your selected PADI Retailer or Resort.