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250 Chapel Dr Syracuse, NY
315-378-7175

SDI Open Water Scuba Instructor Development Course (IDC & IE)



Candidates are required to do both the Instructor development course (IDC) and instructor evaluation (IE) class.

The SDI Instructor course is designed to teach current divemasters or assistant
instructors the knowledge to safely function as an open water scuba instructor.
This program is divided into two sections, an instructor development course
(IDC) and an instructor evaluation course (IEC).​

Course includes:
- Instructor Development Course
- Books ($362 value)
- Instructor exam ($500 value)
- Instructor Registration ($180 value)
- Pool fees​

Course doesn't include:
- Hotel
- Airfare
- Meals

Prerequisites:
- Minimum age 18
- Certified diver for a minimum of 6 months
- Proof of 100 logged dives completed in varying environments with varying depths
- Be certified as a SDI Divemaster, SDI Assistant Instructor, or equivalent
- Provide proof of current CPR, First Aid, and Oxygen provider (can be combined with IDC program - additional fees apply)

Course Duration: 
- Minimum 50 hours of training


Skill Level: Advanced
Skill Details: - Proof of 100 logged dives completed in varying environments with varying depths
Requirements: - Minimum age 18 - Certified diver for a minimum of 6 months - Be certified as a SDI Divemaster, SDI Assistant Instructor, or equivalent - Provide proof of current CPR, First Aid, and Oxygen provider (can be combined with IDC program - additional fees apply)
Instructor: Sean Behrman
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