PADI Altitude Diver Instructor

The PADI Altitude Diver Specialty Instructor course:

At The Diving Academy is perfect for dive professionals eager to teach divers how to safely explore high-altitude diving sites. This course will give you the skills and knowledge to train others in the unique challenges that diving in elevated locations presents.

High-altitude diving comes with a range of specific considerations, including changes in pressure and the impact of altitude on diving physiology. In this course, you’ll learn how to teach the PADI Altitude Diver Specialty, covering safe dive planning, the best practices for diving at higher altitudes, and how to address altitude-related risks.

Why Choose The Diving Academy?
We provide expert instruction with a hands-on approach that helps you develop practical, real-world skills. Whether you’re located in Reading, Swindon, Oxford, Bristol, or other areas, our course offers the professional training needed to confidently teach divers how to enjoy high-altitude diving safely.

What You Will Learn

• How to teach the PADI Altitude Diver Specialty course

• The effects of altitude on diving and how to mitigate risks

• How to adjust dive tables and dive computers for high-altitude environments

• How to assess the risks and plan safe dives in elevated locations

• Best practices for high-altitude dive sites, including dive site selection and dive planning

• Techniques for managing altitude-related dive emergencies

Course Requirements
Before enrolling in the PADI Altitude Diver Specialty Instructor course, you must meet the following prerequisites:

• Be a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor (or equivalent)

• Hold a current PADI Rescue Diver certification

• Hold a current Emergency First Response Instructor certification

• Be at least 18 years old

• Have an interest in teaching divers about the challenges of high-altitude diving

Who This Course is For

• PADI Instructors looking to expand their qualifications and teach altitude diving

• Dive professionals who want to lead dives in high-altitude locations

• Instructors aiming to work with divers interested in diving in mountainous or elevated areas

• Dive shop owners and operators who want to offer altitude diving courses

Course Benefits

• Certification to teach the PADI Altitude Diver Specialty course

• Ability to work with divers in high-altitude locations

• Opportunity to broaden your client base and offer unique diving experiences

• Learn techniques to reduce the risks of altitude diving

• Increased recognition as a specialist in high-altitude diving

By becoming a PADI Altitude Diver Specialty Instructor, you’ll be qualified to teach divers how to safely experience the unique challenges of diving in elevated environments. Whether in the mountains, elevated lakes, or other high-altitude dive sites, you’ll gain the skills to ensure a safe and fun diving experience for all your students.