SDI Scubility Buddy Training

COST: $300

This fee simply covers the basic expenses for the class, including the boat, instructor fees, and SDI registration.  Grateful Divers Worldwide does not profit from this class – we offer it to help cover our costs and make these adaptive dive opportunities possible.

The SDI Scubility Dive Buddy Program is designed to develop the knowledge and necessary skills for an individual to effectively perform as a dive buddy for an individual living with a disability. The practical skills developed are the same as for the SDI Scubility Instructor, making the dive buddy course an important step in the development process.

Who this course is for:

• Certified divers looking to assist divers living with a disability enjoy the underwater world and SDI Instructors wishing to become an SDI Scubility Instructor

Course prerequisites:

• • Minimum age 18, 16 with parental consent
  • Provide proof of:
    • Current CPR and first aid certification
    • Rescue diver certification

OR

• Advanced Diver certification with 40 logged open water dives

What’s in it for you?

• Upon successful completion of this course, graduates are able to conduct dives with individuals living with a disability.
• Upon successful completion on this course, SDI Assistant Instructors are able to functions as a Scubility Assistant
• SDI Open Water Scuba Diving Instructors are eligible to enroll in the upgrade course to become a Scubility Instructor

SDI Scubility Dive Buddy minimum requirements:

• Complete all open water requirements efficiently
• Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution

Your typical class looks like

• 3 hour classroom session Friday night going over academics and land clinics
• Pool or Lake Saturday morning to accomplished confined water skills
• Boat Sunday morning or afternoon to accomplish open water skills

Sessions can be split up over multiple weekends—you don’t have to complete the entire class in one weekend.

This is subject to change depending on students and instructors’ availability.

Cost for the class is $300 and covers academics, pool or lake, boat fees, SDI registration, and Instructor fees.

Fee must be paid to secure your spot in the class.  Instructors need to reserve the pool, lake, and boat well in advance to ensure smooth logistics.

See below for required medical form to be completed by students.

SDI_Forms_16_Medical_Questionnaire.pdf