1. NAUI Divemaster Course Overview

2. Objectives Describe the course learning objectives and content.
List 6 requirements from the NAUI Standards that must be met to qualify for certification as a NAUI Divemaster.
Describe General Prerequisites for NAUI Leadership courses.
Describe prerequisites for the NAUI DM course.

3. Course Learning Objectives
Develop a clear understanding of the role of the Divemaster.
Demonstrate mastery of the knowledge and ability to organize and conduct dives for certified divers.
Develop knowledge and skills to meet the evaluation criteria.
State measureable objectives for every topic and skill.

4. Certification Requirements
Meet all course prerequisites
Current certification or verified competency in CPR and First Aid
Complete all portions of the course
Meet all the course administrative and financial requirements.
Pass the NAUI Divemaster exam with a score of 75% or better
Complete the NAUI membership application and registration process including paying registration fees and dues.

5. Prerequisites General for leadership courses
18 years of age is minimum
Rescue certification
First Aid and CPR
Medical approval

6. Prerequisites Divemaster specific Certification Experience Waterskills
Preferred minimum certification = Assistant Instructor (AI)
Alternatives
NAUI Master Diver and NAUI Rescue diver
Evidence of Equivalent experience and pass NAUI Master Diver Exam with a minimum score of 75%.
Experience
Minimum of 60 logged dives
Variety of conditions, environments, activites and depth
Waterskills
Equivalent to NAUI AI

7. Course Content Hours Open Water Dives Academic 20 hours estimated
Water 10 hours required
Open Water Dives
10 (combination of diving and divemastering)
On site instruction
Demonstrations
Student divemaster performance

8. Course Content Skill Requirements Open Water Skin Diver Rescue
Skills dive as a diver
Night dive as a diver
Direct and control a scuba rescue
Pre-dive briefing and post dive debriefing
Assist with an entry level class dive
Organize and conduct a beach dive, in a variety of settings, for certified divers
Organize and conduct a night dive for certified divers

9. Course Content Academic Requirements NAUI Divemaster duties
Divemaster Responsibilities
Shore diving
Emergency Procedures
Boat Diving
Night and limited visibility diving
Open Water Rescue
Deep and Decompression Diving
Underwater environment
Equipment

10. Course Finances Materials Textbook, NAUI leadership and Instruction
Workbook, NAUI Leadership & Instruction
Risk Management Handbook
Standards and Policies Manual
Certificate Packet, Divemaster
NAUI Master Diver Workbook*
NAUI Master Diver Textbook*
* Required if not Master Diver Certified

11. Course Finances
Dues and Registration
Insurance
$334.70
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