Decompression Procedures Instructor
Duration: 4 Days
Dives: 4 Ocean
Age: 18+
Course Highlights
- Instruct divers on how to safely conduct decompression dives up to 45 meters/150 feet.
- Teach advanced gas management and decompression stop planning.
- Develop critical thinking in dive planning, and decompression strategy.
Prerequisites
- Minimum age 18
- Minimum certification of TDI Advanced Nitrox Instructor or equivalent (unless Advanced Nitrox Instructor course is taught in conjunction with Decompression Procedures Instructor)
- Minimum certification of TDI Decompression Procedures diver or equivalent
- Provide proof of 150 logged dives
- Have certified 10 students in SDI Deep Diver or TDI Advanced Nitrox diver or equivalent
What You Learn
- Instruct students on decompression theory, gas switching, and dive planning.
- Teach how to properly execute decompression stops and manage multiple gas mixtures.
- Conduct training dives to practice decompression procedures and safety drills.
HOW TO BEGIN?


Self-Study
Choose your preferred self-study option: receive a comprehensive course manual or detailed instructions via email to begin your learning journey. Study at your own pace before arrival to ensure you’re well-prepared. Once on-site, you’ll join classroom sessions with your instructor to review the material, clarify concepts, and solidify your knowledge, setting the stage for successful hands-on training.
Self-Study time commitment: 10-14 hours

With Your Instructor
Engage in practical, hands-on training with your instructor. You’ll develop and refine essential skills, covering everything from equipment setup to advanced diving techniques. Your instructor will guide you through real-world scenarios, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dive independently. This immersive training builds your confidence and competence, equipping you to safely and efficiently explore the underwater world.
Diving time commitment: 4 Days
COURSE DETAILS
Includes: TDI Instructor course manual
Excludes: Equipment rental and additional gas fills