Specialty Courses - Scuba Education at The Dive Shop
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Education at The Dive Shop!

Scuba diving certification at The Dive Shop.  Learn to dive with lessons that meet your schedule!

The Dive Shop teaches scuba diving and certifies divers all the way up to instructor level.

Scuba Education at The Dive Shop

The Dive Shop teaches a variety of specialty courses that will take your diving to the next level. Learn how to navigate your underwater world, dive deep or even dive at night. Specialty courses will make you a safer diver and a better buddy. Learn about diving on Nitrox or learn important safety information in Stress & Rescue. There is much to see and do under the water and The Dive Shop wants you to enjoy the seas for a lifetime.

 

Knowledge. Using the SSI education system you will learn the information about specific types of specialty diving that would take you years of diving to learn on your own.

 

Skills. Under the guidance of The Dive Shop's Professional Instructors, you will learn the correct skills and techniques associated with the specialties of your choice to make you a more comfortable and confident diver.

 

Equipment. You will learn how to use an expanded range of equipment to help you make your dives more enjoyable and worthwhile.

Schedule Information

- Joplin, MO

- Little Rock , AR

- Marietta, GA

- Memphis, TN

CPR/First Aid

Spearfishing

Boat Diving

Night Diving

Deep Diving

Underwater Photography

Wreck Diving

Dry Suit Diving

Equipment Diving

Navigation Diving

Nitrox Diving

Oxygen Administration

Search & Recovery

Stress & Rescue Diver

 

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CPR/First Aid

CPR skills cover how to recognize an emergency, care for conscious and unconscious choking victims, recognize signs of a heart attack, rescue breathing, and cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 

First Aid skills cover how to assess and act in the event of injuries (including cuts, burns, joint injuries, and temperature-related illnesses), splinting and bandaging techniques are covered.

Spear Fishing

This course provides an introduction to spear fishing techniques, as well as the finer points that are valuable to all underwater hunters. Learn how to maintain, aim and safely fire a spear gun as well as essential etiquette such as sharing your catch with the instructor.

Boat Diving

Boats allow divers to explore spectacular sites miles from the shore; sites with clearer water and more marine life.

This course will teach you everything you need to know about diving from personal charters and live-aboard boats.

Night Diving

The colorful nocturnal creatures glowing under a dive light create a spectacular, surreal combination.

This course will teach you everything you need to know about diving after dark or when the visibility is limited.

Deep Diving

Deep diving opens the door to many different activities such as Wreck Diving and the chance to see coral and marine life found only at deeper depths.

This course will teach you everything you need to know when you decide to pursue recreational diving to deeper depths.

U/W Photography

Take your diving to the surface when you capture all of your diving memories on film. Learn to understand and select photo equipment while mastering the basics of taking underwater photos.

Wreck Diving

Wreck diving is a specialized area of scuba diving that offers a new outlet for adventure and helps satisfy the diver’s natural curiosity by allowing a glimpse into our past. Discover how fascinating wreck research can be while learning how to select the best wreck sites and equipment for your skill level.

Dry Suit Diving

Dry suits are unique exposure suits that keep you warm, comfortable and DRY even under water. A dry suit will open up whole new dive sites not accessible with a wetsuit.

This course will provide you with everything you need to know about purchasing, using, maintaining, and having fun in a dry suit.

Equipment Techniques

The use of high quality and properly maintained scuba equipment enhances the enjoyment of the sport. When you master your scuba equipment, you will not only be able to help others with minor repairs, but your own diving career becomes a more pleasurable experience.

Navigation

The ability to navigate into fascinating new destinations expands your diving adventure and increases your level of confidence.
This course will provide everything you need to know about natural and compass navigation to further enhance your diving experience.

Nitrox Diving

Dive Safer with a better gas mix with increased safety margins. Enriched Air Nitrox brings this benefit to recreational divers.
This course will teach you about gas mixing for Nitrox and the preparation and planning necessary for diving Nitrox.

Stress and Rescue

#1 concern, and we back that with our unrivaled safety record. The Stress and Rescue course is open to anyone who has completed the Open Water course, First Aid, CPR, and Oxygen Administration.

Learn how to detect and prevent stress in yourself and your diving companions, while mastering the rescue skills needed to help a diver in trouble. Also learn how to administer immediate care to an accident victim.


Stress & Rescue Diver

Diver Stress & Rescue is the next course recommended after Open Water Diver, because it helps you gain confidence and makes you a better buddy.

Specialty Courses

The Dive Shop teaches a variety of specialty courses that will take your diving to the next level. Learn how to navigate your underwater world, dive deep or even dive at night.

ConEd Ratings

SSI's ConEd Ratings have the highest requirements in the industry. Personalize your continuing education path with flexible skill requirements, that can be met in a variety of ways.

 

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