Scuba Dive Requirements in La Ventana – What You Need Before You Dive
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REQUIREMENTS
FUn dive
EXPERIENCE
Prerequisites
Valid Open Water Diver certification or higher
training
None
Certification
Not applicable. this is a recreational dive for certified divers.
REQUIREMENTS
OPEN WATER
COURSE
training
Confined water
Complete all sessions and skill evaluations.
Open water
Complete at least four dives
Certification
Upon successful completion, receive a digital SSI Open Water Diver certification.
Autonomous diving: Dive with an equally or more qualified buddy in environments matching training.
Junior divers (under 15): Must dive under direct supervision of a dive professional or certified adult.
Prerequisites
Minimum age
10 years
Health
Good physical condition; completion of a medical statement.
Swimming ability
Ability to swim 180 meters without aids.
REQUIREMENTS
TRY SCUBA
EXPERIENCE
Prerequisites
Minimum age of 8
Good health
Ability to swim.
training
One academic session
One confined water session: maximum depth of 5 meters
Certification
No certification - participants receive a recognition card
REQUIREMENTS
aDVANCED OPEN WATER
COURSE
training
Online learning covering five specialty dives
Five open water dives, each from a different specialty; maximum depth of 30 meters if Deep Diving is included.
Certification
Advanced Adventurer certification, allowing dives up to 30 meters if Deep Diving is included
Prerequisites
Have a Open Water Diver certification
Minimum age of 10 (12 if Deep Diving is included)
REQUIREMENTS
REFRESHER
DIVE COURSE
Prerequisites
Open Water Diver certification
training
Review of Open Water Diver knowledge and skills
One confined water session: maximum depth of 5 meters.
Certification
Recognition card indicating refreshed skills
REQUIREMENTS
FIRST AID &
RESCUE
training
Six academic sessions covering first aid, CPR, AED, and oxygen administration
Certification
React Right certification, valid for two years; qualifies as a prerequisite for SSI Diver Stress & Rescue and professional-level programs
Prerequisites
Minimum age of 12; no prior certification required