I am already Certified, What about me? Advanced Certifications Open Water Certification has sometimes been referred to as “A License to Learn”.  The average number of dives that people do worldwide after they are certified is “ONE”!  It is tough to become proficient and really comfortable in the water when you only do it once a year.  ScubaFy Dive Center is unique in that we actually WANT the students we certify and their families to come dive with us after they are certified. Even if we are going with students, there is no reason why you cant come along and “USE THE SAME LAKE OR OCEAN!”   ScubaFy Dive Center is a Career Development Center and an Instructor Training Facility.  We offer classes all the way from Open Water all the way up to Instructor.  Unlike other shops, we can certify you AND present you with your Instructor Certification once earned.  You do not need to go several other places for tests and evaluations. ScubaFy Dive Center classes are taught or directly supervised by Charlie Franks, an  Instructor Trainer Evaluator and Regional Training Director, the highest level you can obtain with a training agency.  Charlie has trained hundreds of divers and Instructors around the country.  He believes in “complete in-person education”, requiring in-person classroom sessions during the class and not just online training. Some of the other courses we offer are: Advanced Open Water Certification - (a Great Refresher too!) Our Advanced Open Water Certification Course is uique in that it actually attempts to make you an “ADVANCED DIVER”.  During the course we take you back over all of the things you SHOULD HAVE LEARNED during Open Water and then we build on that knowledge and add classes on Advance Subjects as well, and then the opportunity to learn about and perform more challenging types of dives.  Even if you have been Open Water certified for many years the class can benefit you.  It is also a great alternative to a “Refresher” Class, as you not only get refreshed, but you also gain the additional training as well.  The course includes several classroom sessions and several Advanced Dives. Dives Include:(Dive types subject to change) o Skills Review and Natural Navigation o Compass Navigation o Night Diving o Scuba Rescue Scenario o Deep Diving o Boat Diving o Rescue Scenario In addition to the material which you will learn relating to the above dives, during the Classroom Sessions we will cover the following: o Equipment selection use and care o Dive Physics and Physiology o Dive Maladies o Dive Environment o Depth and Time Limits o Natural and Compass Navigation o Search and Recovery o Boat Diving Skills o Basic Rescue Skills o Deep Diving Skills and Challenges o Night Diving Skills and Challenges o Rescue Diver/Dive Medic Our Rescue Diver Course is designed to allow you to identify and react the correct way in the event of a diving emergency.  During the class you will learn more about dive maladies relating to the diving environment and those related to the pressure.  You also will get CPR certified if not current and learn about how to perform a scuba rescue during a simulated emergency rescue scenario.   Master Diver Course The Master Diver Course is part of the advanced education program for sport divers.  The Master Diver Program is offered to Advanced Divers, to train in different specialty areas of diving.  It is designed for divers who want to continue their education, but not pursue the professional levels.  During the class you will be trained in Rescue Diver plus 4 additional Specialties from a large list to choose from. Scuba Master Course The Scuba Master Diver Course is a continuation the advanced education program for sport divers.  The Scuba Master Diver Program is offered to Master Divers, to train in additional specialty areas of diving.  It is designed for divers who want to continue their education, but not pursue the professional levels.  During the class you will be trained in 5 additional Specialties for a total of 10. Scuba Master Elite Course The Scuba Master Diver Course is the final level of certification for non-professional sport divers.  On completion, the student is eligible for the Scuba Master Elite Award Jacket.   During the class you will be trained in 5 additional Specialties for a total of 15. Divemaster Our Divemaster Certification Course is the first step in leadership.  The Professional Divemaster Program is designed for the diver who is interested in working as a professional in the sport diving industry.  The program is not only as the first step toward becoming an Instructor, but also includes the training in all aspects of performing the job duties and responsibilities of a Professional Divemaster.  A Divemaster is a highly-trained professional, having experience and extensive knowledge of handling dive sites, activities, and groups of both novice and experienced sport divers.  This experience covers all phases of the industry, including not only the in-water parts of diving, but the operational as well, such as Equipment Repair, Administrative, Teaching and Leadership Training. Assistant Open Water Instructor The purpose of Assistant Instructor Program is to prepare the Divemaster for the step up to Instructor.  The program is not only to train professional a career-minded individuals, but can be for a an interested sport diver, as well.   There are many divers who would like to assist a Professional Dive Instructor, but do not want to make diving instruction a career.  Open Water Instructor Our Open Water Instructor Certification Course is designed for the diver who is interested in working as a professional in the sport diving industry.  The program teaches the skills necessary to teach the sport of scuba to new students, using what you have learned in your training so far. An Open Water Instructor is a highly-trained professional, having experience and extensive knowledge of handling training of new students in the Classroom, Confined and Open Water situations. The Open Water Instructor learns to handle many situations and people and should have a passion for bringing the amazing world of scuba to new diver. Their experience covers all phases of the industry, including not only the in-water parts of diving, but the operational as well, such as Equipment Repair, Administrative, Teaching and Leadership Training.