SSI Specialty Courses

Continuing education is an essential part of any sport, and Scuba Diving is no exception. Once you have logged some dives as a new OWD, you may wish to further your education. There are many SSI Specialty Courses within the Recreational Scuba Diving limits to choose from. We have listed some of the most popular courses offered below, however we are happy to assist you with any of the other specialties offered by SSI.

With 4 specialties and 24 dives you receive from SSI  as a recognition card the advanced open water 

 

ENRICHED AIR NITROX

The SSI Enriched Air Nitrox program will teach you how to safely plan and dive with enriched air mixtures of up to 40% oxygen. Diving with enriched air can increase your no-decompression limits, increase your safety, and reduce the required length of your surface intervals when compared to air. You will earn the SSI Enriched Air Nitrox 32% or 40% certification after completing this program.

 

NIGHT DIVING AND LIMITED VISIBILITY

This program provides the skills and concepts required to safely and comfortably dive at night or in limited visibility conditions. Some of the ocean's most amazing creatures only come out at night, so your dive doesn't have to end when the sun goes down. You will learn how to enter and exit the water, use specialized equipment, and how to communicate and dive with a buddy at night or in limited visibility. You will earn the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility Specialty certification after completing this program.

NAVIGATION

This program provides the skills and concepts required to safely and comfortably navigate underwater during a dive. You will learn how to use a compass and natural navigation techniques, estimate distance, basic navigation patterns and how to leave and return to a designated point. You will earn the SSI Navigation Specialty certification after completing this program.

PERFECT BUOYANCY

Do you want to increase your buoyancy control, minimize your breathing gas consumption, or move effortlessly above the ocean floor? The SSI Perfect Buoyancy program teaches you the skills and techniques needed to maximize your dive experience, increase your comfort in the water, and get the most from your equipment. You will earn the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification.