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SDI Rescue Diver

$750.00
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SDI RESCUE DIVER  

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SDI Rescue Diver 

Using your VA Benefits

Our VA program enables veterans to use their GI Bill® benefits to learn to dive, continue their SCUBA education, or become a dive industry professional. This program offers multiple VA-approved certifications and professional-level licenses. These programs cover a range of courses, including beginner scuba diving education, technical diving, instructor courses, and more.

We encourage you to confirm your eligibility for this program with the Department of Veteran Affairs Regional Office or local VA Assistance Offices prior to committing to a course.

Eligibility is based on the following programs:

  • Montgomery GI Bill® – Active-Duty Educational Assistance Program Chapter 30
  • Post-Vietnam Era Veterans Assistance Program Chapter 32
  • Post-9/11 GI Bill® Chapter 33
  • Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program Chapter 35
  • Montgomery GI Bill® – Selected Reserve Program Chapter 1606

These licenses and exams should deduct portions of months based on the dollar amount of the course taken. Each veteran has a different situation so confirming with the VA before starting is the best scenario to confirm eligibility and reimbursement.

You should confirm eligibility, time left and benefit level with your VA representative. The veteran will only be reimbursed the amount listed on our website. Equipment purchases are not covered under this program.

Course Information:

The SDI Rescue Diver Course is designed to develop the knowledge and necessary skills to effectively perform diver rescues and assist and administer the necessary first aid in the event of an emergency. You will learn skills such as how to perform self rescues, buddy rescues, recognize and calm potential panic divers, administer proper first aid to divers that have experienced dive related injuries, conduct effective search patterns and manage accident scenes. After the SDI Rescue Diver Course you can enroll in the SDI Master Scuba Diver Development Program or start in the professional ranks and sign up for the SDI Divemaster Course.

Florida Dive Company makes it possible for you to complete all the academic requirements for your entry-level scuba diver certification online. You can get started right now and, when you are done, you will then complete your in-water skill-development sessions and final open-water training dives.

Course Prerequisites:

  • Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent
  • Under 15, Florida Dive Company also offers Junior Open Water Scuba Diver Courses (10-14 years old).  Please contact us directly 386.663.8030 to learn more.

What is included:

  • Semi-Private Class (4-6 Students MAX)
  • Entry fees to dive locations
  • e-Learning Material
  • Same Instructor throughout course
  • Confined Water Training
  • Open Water Training
  • Certification Processing
  • Digital Certification Card
  • Gear Discounts
  • Dive Club Entry

What is not included:

    • Tips: (Boat Crew, Instructor, Dive Master)
    • Personal Gear: Scuba Quality Mask, Fins, Snorkel, Boots, Surface Marker Buoy (SMB)
    • Gear: (BCD, Regulator Set, Wetsuit, Weights ) is not included however is available if needed at an additional cost. We are happy to accommodate your rental needs.
    • Transportation to Training Locations or Dive Sites

Cost:

$750.00 Semi-Private class per diver