"I guess it doesn't matter who gets this because you all ROCK!.... I wanted to let you know that your dive family has grown by 8. They all learned a lot, felt very cared for and are looking forward to diving at the end of the month and beyond.
Thanks for everything..."
Jim Paczynski, Adventure Scouts Group Aiken, May, 2009
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Open Water Certification seminars are offered two times each month. The
course cost is $395.00 and is scheduled between a Thursday and a Sunday. All seminars and pool dive sessions can easily be completed in a
matter of four days and additional pool training is available for an additional cost. Sessions are held in the evenings from 6:30pm
until 9:30pm on Thursdays (class), 6:00 until 9:30 on Fridays (pool) and from 8:30am until 4:00pm on Saturdays
and Sundays (class and pool).
The course fee includes multimedia material and manual, seminar and pool
diving sessions, all rental equipment and the certification card fee ($30.00). E-learning students do not attend class on Thurs. night, Sat. morning or Sun. afternoon, however we do schedule an orientation period for them before pool skills on Fri. night. Please call to schedule your orientation if you are signing up for e-learning. We'll
be glad to assist you in picking out the required snorkeling gear you
need to take our courses. Your required gear includes: mask and
snorkel, booties, fins, and a gear bag large enough for your
snorkeling and rental gear.
We offer several different ways to complete your required certification dives: we complete your four certification
dives locally through our charter service May through October, we travel to the Florida Keys and springs October
through April each year and we can assist you in scheduling a Student Referral on your own vacation. Most dives are conducted off of a boat, so you gain just the experience and
confidence you need to enjoy dives on your own.
Certification dives and your personal snorkeling gear are not included in the cost of our courses.
The following list is a description of the different types of seminar schedules
as well as price information.
| WEEKEND COURSE SESSIONS_________________________________$395.00
E-Weekend
Course $335.00 + online
fee of $120.00 to PADI
(This course is slightly more expensive than the regular course due to the convenience of on-line class)
If you choose to take your lessons on-line, please call us at (843) 763-3483 for your e-packet (student folder, ERDP and logbook) orientation session, pool sessions and final dive scheduling. We can also assist you in purchasing your required snorkeling gear! Your required gear for this course includes: mask and
snorkel, booties, SCUBA fins (snorkeling fins will not work for SCUBA), and a gear bag large enough for your
snorkeling and rental gear. Certification dives are not included in the cost of the course.
2010 dates for the weekend Open Water sessions are:
3/18-21/2010, 4/8-11/2010, 4/22-25/2010, 5/6-9/2010, 5/20-23/2010, 6/3-6/2010, 6/17-20/2010, 7/1-4/2010, 7/15-18/2010, 7/29-8/1/2010, 8/12-15/2010, 8/26-29/2010, 9/9-12/2010, 9/23-26/2010, 10/7-10/2010, 10/21-24/2010, 11/4-7/2010, 11/18-21/2010, 12/2-5/2010
FLEX SCHEDULE COURSE SESSIONS____________________________$425.00
E-Flex Schedule Course Sessions $365.00 + online fee of $120.00 to PADI
(This course is slightly more expensive than the regular course due to the convenience of on-line class)
The
flex schedule seminar is an option for those of you who have a small
group of friends or family who wish to become certified and would like
to do it on your own schedule. This session gives you more
flexibility than the weekend sessions and can allow you to move
along at your own pace. The course consists of of 2 class and 3 pool sessions to be completed within 45 days. The
cost of a flex schedule course is $400.00/per person and includes all
seminar materials, seminar and pool training dives, all rental
equipment and the certification card fee.
If you choose to take your lessons on-line, please call us @ (843) 763-3483 for your e-packet (student folder, ERDP and logbook) orientation session, pool sessions and final dive scheduling, We can also assist you in purchasing your required snorkeling gear. We'll
be glad to assist you in picking out the required snorkeling gear you
need to take our courses. Your required gear includes: mask and
snorkel, booties, fins, and a gear bag large enough for your
snorkeling and rental gear. Certification dives are not included in the cost of the course. Call us at (843) 763-3483 to set up a flex class or for more information.
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION SESSIONS______________________________$550.00
E-Private Course Sessions $485.00+online fee
The private schedule seminar is an option for those of you who want one-on-one instruction to become certified and would like
to do it on your own schedule. This session gives you more
flexibility than the weekend sessions and can allow you to move
along at your own pace. The course consists of of 2 class and 3 pool sessions to be completed within 45 days. The
cost of the private schedule course is $525.00/per person and includes all
seminar materials, seminar and pool training dives, all rental
equipment and the certification card fee.We'll
be glad to assist you in picking out the required snorkeling gear you
need to take our courses. Your required gear includes: mask and
snorkel, booties, fins, and a gear bag large enough for your
snorkeling and rental gear. Certification dives are not included in the cost of the course. Call us at (843) 763-3483 to set up a flex class or for more information.
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OPEN WATER CERTIFICATION DIVES $ 200.00 (local dives)
(Open Water certification dive prices are subject to change without notice due to the volatile nature of fuel costs.). PADI Standards require that 4 open water certification dives are conducted with an instructor to complete the certification process. During the summer season (May through October) we conduct these dives locally off our dive boat, the Trinity. We always conduct certification dives twice a month over the course of a full weekend (dives 1 & 2 are completed on Saturday; dives 3 & 4 are completed on Sunday.)
Dives 1 & 2 (Saturday) - The Frederick W. Day, a wooden schooner sunk in 1914. Sits in 54ft of water ($95.00)
Dives 3 & 4 (Sunday) - The Charleston 60 Wreck, a 200ft long sunken barge in 60ft of water. ($105.00)
The cost for Charleston Scuba students completing these four dives with us is $ 200.00 and includes the boat charter fee and rental equipment. Students coming from other dive
shops must pay a referral fee of $280.00 to complete all four dives,
which includes the boat charter fee, Instructor's fee, rental
equipment and pre-assessment fee. During the winter months when we aren't able to
certify locally we run trips to conduct these dives. Trips are
available to Rainbow River and Troy Springs, Florida, Key Largo,
Florida, as well as other locations in the Caribbean. To see a
complete list of trips click here for our travel page.
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"I am a 57 year old school teacher who has just completed my open water certification. Sally Robinson, Jason and all the folks employed by Charleston Scuba were understanding, supportive and professional in all their classes and travel accommodations. Because of them, I was thrilled with my experience and proud of my accomplishments. Without their humor, knowledge and expertise, I would not have been able to experience the underwater world of West Palm Beach, Fl. My thanks to them for opening a new world to me."
A letter sent to PADI from Linda Bush, May, 2000
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| ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER $245.00
E-Advanced Open Water Diver course session $185.00+ online fee
Becoming an Advanced Open Water Diver is a terrific way to gain further core skills in deep diving and navigation. One night of class is required and classes begin once or twice a month with five dives completed locally in the summer months and in Florida in the winter.
You can also try out other skills and equipment on dives like underwater photography, wreck diving or shark observation. Advanced Open Water certification is a prerequisite for Rescue Diver, Master Scuba Diver, or Divemaster certification. If you plan to dive offshore Charleston, you may want to complete the advanced course, as many of our local sites are advanced sites!
Course cost includes all course materials, orientation and open water training and the certification card fee.
*Approximate cost for your 5 certification dives is $315 (based on 3 offshore reef dives). Rental equipment is not included in this cost, however AOW student rates are available.
Advanced Open Water dates are: 1/19/2010, 2/09/2010, 2/23/10, 3/09/10, 3/23/10, 4/7/10, 4/21/10, 5/5/10, 5/19/10, 6/9/10, 6/23/10, 7/6/10, 7/20/10, 8/10/10, 8/24/10, 9/7/10, 9/21/10, 10/5/10, 10/19/10, 11/9/10, 11/23/10, 12/7/10
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Discover Scuba $45.00
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The Discover Scuba experience is designed for kids
and grown-up kids who can't wait to pull on scuba gear and try scuba
diving. This PADI experience lets everyone try basic diving skills in
a completely safe, comfortable and FUN environment!
Students may use their own snorkeling gear, purchase gear from our inventory or use
the gear we have available. We have a
great staff, all of whom have had considerable experience with adults
and children in the dive environment.
When do we meet? Dates can be scheduled for individuals or larger groups such as birthday parties, school groups, church groups or camps.
Where do we meet? We use several of
the local pools for Discover Scuba. Participants meet at the dive
store first to get gear and have a chance to get acquainted with the
staff.
How much does it cost? The cost of
Discover Scuba is $45.00 per student. This includes the cost of gear
rental, instruction and a certificate at the end of the experience. We have equipment available for children and adults.
Our Discover Scuba experiences are always conducted
by a certified PADI professional Instructor, Assistant Instructor or
Divemaster. No pre-training is required - just bring a bathing suit,
towel and your smile!
We know you've always wanted to try scuba diving - why not try it TODAY!!!
2010 Discover Scuba dates: 3/5/10, 3/6/10, 3/7/10, 3/19, 3/20, 3/21, 4/9, 4/10, 4/11, 4/23, 4/24, 4/25, 5/7, 5/8, 5/9, 5/21, 5/22, 5/23, 6/4, 6/5, 6/6, 6/18, 6/19, 6/20, 7/2, 7/3, 7/4, 7/16, 7/17, 7/18, 7/30,7/31, 8/1, 8/13, 8/14, 8/15, 8/27, 8/28, 8/29, 9/10. 9/11, 9/12, 9/24, 9/25, 9/26, 10/8, 10/9, 10/10, 10/22, 10/23, 10/24, 11/5, 11/6, 11/7, 11/19, 11/20, 11/21, 12/3, 12/4, 12/5
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SCUBA REFRESHERS $55.00- $95.00
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PADI standards dictate that if a diver has been
out of the water for a prolonged period of time, a refresher is highly
recommended. We also require that refresher sessions be conducted if a
diver wants to dive offshore with us and hasn't been diving in a year
or more. Students coming from other dive shops to complete their open
water certification dives with us MUST
complete a refresher for our Instructor to assess their skill level.
It's also a good idea to refresh if you're planning a vacation on which
you want to dive and have been out of the water for a while!
Refreshers are conducted in two ways; a
full refresher consisting of classroom and pool dives, and a pool
refresher, which is simply going over the 20-skills circuit in the pool.
Full refreshers cost $95.00 and include the use of our rental
equipment or $75.00 if the diver has their own equipment. Pool
refreshers are $75.00 and include the use of our rental equipment or
$55.00 if the diver has their own equipment.
Please call us (843) 763-3483 or email info@charlestonscuba.com to schedule your refresher date!
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| ENRICHED AIR DIVER (NITROX) CERTIFICATION $195.00
We know you’ve been hearing about NITROX-now try it for yourself! We started NITROX
classes in 1996 and have had a great response from our divers. Extend
your bottom time and experience 21st Century diving here at Charleston
Scuba. Only one night of class and you’re certified! And what's
great about this specialty is that it is one of few that can be
combined with another specialty or course! Make a Nitrox dive as part of your Advanced Open Water certification!
The cost of the Enriched Air Diver course includes all seminar materials, EAD tables,training and the certification card fee.
Dates for the Nitrox course are: 1/14/2010, 1/27/2010,
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| EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDER $95.00
The Emergency First Responder course is a CPR and first aid course with comprehensive instruction in Primary Care (CPR), Secondary Care (First Aid) and the use of the Automatic Electrical Defibrillation (AED) machine. This class is a prerequisite for anyone wanting to complete Rescue Diver and Divemaster courses. It's also a great idea to have this training if you dive from your own boat!
The cost of the course covers all classroom materials; no diving required!
2010 dates for the Emergency First Responder course are: 1/26/10/, 2/23/10, 3/23/10
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EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST COURSE $95.00
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A MUST for every diver! A copy of PADI's Encyclopedia of Diving
manual required for class. Cost includes instruction, use of rental
regulator for equipment lab session, c-card and photo. Learn to
maintain your own equipment or get acquainted with some manufacturers
before you buy your own gear. This is a great certification for Master
Scuba Diver.
2010 dates for the Equipment Specialist Course are:
1/19/2010, 2/18/2010, 3/10/2010
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GAS BLENDER $350.00
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The
Gas Blender course is for those who want to learn to blend enriched air
(Nitrox). Prerequisites are that the candidate has attained at least a
Divemaster rating and has completed an Enriched Air Diver
certification. This certification is a must for individuals working in
the dive industry and who want to make themselves more marketable!
Gas Blender Dates are: 4/11/10 (9:00am-5:oopm)
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EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONDER INSTRUCTOR w/PED CARE & AED $295.00
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The
Emergency First Responder Instructor course prepares those with current
CPR/First Aid/AED or higher ratings to teach the Emergency First
Responder course. The objective of this course is to teach diving and
non-diving professionals in the diving industry, schools, businesses,
commercial work places, etc. how to promote CPR/First Aid in their
work environments. Course cost does not include cost of materials for class. Please call for materials cost (843) 763-3483.
EFR Instructor dates: April 18, 2010 (9:00am-5:00pm)
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DIVEMASTER $575.00
(excludes books and cost for required dives)
For those of you looking to join the leaders of the pack, look no further. The PADI Divemaster program is your first step towards leadership level in the PADI System of diver education.
This rating denotes you as a person who:
* Has a high level of personal diving skill.
* Has instructor level knowledge of diving theory.
* Has had significant training in how to assist an instructor during training activities.
* Is able to assume appropriate responsibilities that benefit the welfare of other divers.
In other words, you're the cream of the crop and we want you!
As you may know, many PADI Divemasters go on to become PADI Instructors. So, the training and experience you gain through the PADI Divemaster program helps shape your abilities and attitude toward becoming a professional level diving educator. Also, as a PADI Divemaster you can conduct some PADI programs, such as Discover Scuba & Discover Snorkeling programs and conduct refresher courses, which can mean extra income, as well.
Upon successfully completing the PADI Divemaster program, you'll receive a certification card and wall certificate denoting this rating. You'll also become a member of PADI and receive benefits, including the ability to purchase professional liability insurance (which may be required to conduct some of the mentioned activities).
The course fee for the Divemaster course includes classroom and pool training sessions. Scheduling is flexible and centered around the dates for Open Water and Advanced Open Water course dates. Call us at (843) 763-3483 for more information on our Divemaster classes or to schedule an orientation date.
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ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR COURSE $500.00
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The PADI Assistant Instructor program provides PADI Divemasters, and
those certified to leadership levels with other diver training organizations,
with additional training as instructional assistants and dive educators.
If you meet the above criteria, this program will build upon your
abilities to organize and supervise dive activities, while concentrating
on developing teaching skills. Through independent study, classroom
sessions and practical application, candidates learn to construct effective
teaching presentations and conduct PADI programs. To help you through
the program, PADI has developed an array of learning tools such as
the PADI Assistant Instructor Workbook .
Upon successfully completing the PADI Assistant Instructor program,
you will receive a certification card and wall certificate denoting this
rating. You'll also become a member of PADI and receive benefits, including
the ability to purchase professional liability insurance (which may
be required to conduct some activities). The cost of the
course covers instructional fees only. Materials and trip fees
are an extra expense.
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INSTRUCTOR
DEVELOPMENT COURSE (OWSI)
$1,300.00
E-Learning IDC (start your program on-line) $1,100.00 + on-line fee ($320.00)
Private IDC (based on one individual with custom scheduling) $1,700.00
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The PADI Instructor Development Program prepares you to function as
a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor. In addition, it further
develops your leadership and teaching abilities to the instructor level
and prepares you to teach PADI programs. A Divemaster rating, Assistant Instructor rating and EFR Instructor rating are prerequisites for completion of the IDC.
During the PADI Instructor Development program, you'll learn the PADI
System of diver education, standards and procedures, effective academic
teaching presentations, teaching in confined water, conducting open
water training dives and additional related topics. You'll learn these
topics one of two ways: through the PADI Instructor Development Program
(IDC) or the PADI Instructor Orientation Program (IOC). Note:
the IOC is an option available only if you're an instructor that is
current with another certification organization and wish to become
a PADI Instructor. E-Learning students, please contact us for orientation schedule with your Course Director.
After successful completion of the IDC or IOC, you must successfully
complete the PADI Instructor Examination (IE). You will be evaluated
on: dive theory, academic teaching, confined-water (pool) teaching,
open-water teaching and general diving skills and professionalism.
As a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor you can conduct the entire range
of PADI experience programs and PADI diver programs, from Open Water
Diver through Divemaster (except for specialties and PADI Emergency
First Responder, which require specific Specialty Diver Instructor
and Emergency First Responder® Instructor ratings).
After successfully completing your PADI IDC/IOC and IE, you receive
a certification card and certificate denoting this rating. You'll
also become a member of PADI and receive benefits, including the ability
to purchase professional liability insurance (which may be required
to conduct some activities). The cost of the course covers
instructional fees only. Materials and trip fees are an extra
expense.
OWSI dates are: April 11-18th, 2010
For additional information on the IDC, please go to forms and schedules and click on "IDC info".
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Specialties Are Our Specialty!
We offer 21 distinctive PADI approved specialties! Call for
class dates and times.
Course costs do not include required certification dives.
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Shark Awareness
$95.00
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DAN Oxygen Administrator
$129.00
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Drysuit Diver
$165.00
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Deep Diver
$145.00
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Night Diver
$130.00
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Blackwater Diver
$125.00
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Cavern Specialist
$295.00
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Search and Recovery Diver
$145.00
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Underwater Photographer
$125.00
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Underwater Videographer
$165.00
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Underwater Naturalist
$125.00
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Multilevel Diver
$165.00
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Wreck Diver
$145.00
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Boat Diver
$65.00
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Underwater Archeology
$185.00
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Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries
As a recreational diver, you can receive training to provide vital
first aid that can make a difference to a scuba diver with
decompression illness. The DAN Oxygen Provider Course provides
entry-level training in the recognition and management of possible
diving-related injuries using emergency oxygen first aid.
Cost of Class $120
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Oxygen First Aid for Aquatic Emergencies
This course trains non-divers and professional rescuers (such as
lifeguards) to recognize near-drowning / submersion incidents and other
aquatic medical emergencies and to provide basic life support including
the use of oxygen first aid.
Cost of Class $120
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Advanced Oxygen First Aid For Scuba Diving Injuries
This advanced-level program is designed to train existing DAN Oxygen
Providers to use the MTV-100 or a Bag Valve Mask while providing care
for a non-breathing injured diver.
Cost of Class $120
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| First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries
Serious hazardous marine life injuries are rare, but most divers
experience minor discomfort from unintentional encounters with fire
coral, jellyfish and other marine creatures. This course teaches divers
to minimize these injuries and reduce diver discomfort and pain.
Cost of Class $120
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Basic Life Support For Dive Professionals
The remote nature of dive accidents, whether a few hours from shore or
days from civilization, frequently requires more advanced levels of
care than are offered by traditional or entry-level CPR programs.
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| On Site Neurological Assessment for Divers
Learn how to conduct a neurological assessment on a potentially injured
diver in this course. The information gained in this assessment can
help convince a diver of the need for oxygen first aid, and help a dive
physician determine the proper treatment.
Cost of Class $120
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Automated External Defibrilators for Scuba Diving
More than 10 percent of all dive fatalities are actually caused by
cardiovascular disease, according to DAN dive accident and fatality
statistics. This course teaches divers and other interested parties to
provide care for sudden cardiac arrest including the use of an
automated external defibrillator (AEDs).
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| Dive Accident First Aid for Non-Divers
This program is designed for nondivers and teaches them how to
recognize the warning signs of decompression illness and help provide
care for a diver involved in a dive emergency.
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Diving First Aid for Professional Divers
This program is intended for divers who are required to have first aid,
CPR and oxygen first aid training prior to diving as part of their job
responsibilities. It combines the key skills of CPR and first aid
training with the DAN Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries, AEDs
for Scuba Diving and First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries
courses.
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| When you want to know more than just basic first aid techniques, this
program is for you. This modular program includes sections on fitness
to dive, safety planning and basic physical examinations.
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