PADI Specialty Instructor Courses
Becoming a PADI Specialty Instructor is all about making diving more fun and sharing what interests you. There are over 25 PADI Specialties to choose from. Once you become a Specialty Instructor of at least 5 courses, you’ll be partway to becoming a Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT).
The courses listed below may be taken individually or as a part of the Resort Operations Career Program.
![PADI Boat Diver Specialty](https://i0.wp.com/pro.puravidadivers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Copy-of-IMG_4965-scaled.jpg?resize=1080%2C720)
BOAT DIVER
This 2-Dive Specialty aquaints divers with boat diving procedures, terms, safety, entrances and exits, and surface marker buoy skills. A perfect way to introduce shore divers to boat procedures and help them gain comfort in a new environment.
![PADI Deep Diver Specialty](https://i0.wp.com/pro.puravidadivers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Diver-w-Grouper-scaled.jpg?resize=1080%2C717)
deep diver
This 4-Dive Specialty helps divers learn to plan and conduct safe, enjoyable deep dives. One of our most popular specialties that pairs extremely well with Wreck Diver and Enriched Air.
![PADI Underwater Photography Specialty](https://i0.wp.com/pro.puravidadivers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Jaz-and-Grouper-scaled.jpg?resize=1080%2C712)
digital underwater photography
This 2-Dive course provides divers with a framework to improve their photo and video abilities underwater. Students will learn about framing, lighting, and editing.
![PADI Drift Diver](https://i0.wp.com/pro.puravidadivers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_9578.jpg?resize=1080%2C718)
DRIFT DIVER
Teach divers proper drift diving procedure during this 2-Dive Specialty. A very popular instructor course at PVD as all of our off-shore diving is drift diving!
![PADI DSMB Specialty](https://i0.wp.com/pro.puravidadivers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_6064-e1605932276590.jpg?resize=726%2C484)
DSMB SPECIALTY
Help divers learn to safely and efficiently deploy their DSMB during 2 dives. An excellent insturctor specialty to pair with Drift Diver.
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EMERGENCY OXYGEN PROVIDER
A must for any instructor who plans to teach rescue classes. This course teaches students how to safely and effectively administer oxygen during an emergency.
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ENRICHED AIR
A key instructor specialty. Help divers learn to safely dive with enriched air up to 40%. Conduct this specialty through 2 classroom simulations or 2 open water dives.
![PADI Equipment Specialist](https://i0.wp.com/pro.puravidadivers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/IMG_6069-scaled-e1605932436902.jpg?resize=1080%2C743)
EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST
Help divers become more familiar with the different types of equipment they use. They’ll learn proper care and maintenance during this non-diving course.
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FISH IDENTIFICATION
This 2-Dive specialty is part of Project AWARE. Students will learn techniques for identifying fish as they begin to expand their knowledge of local fish families.
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NIGHT DIVER
During this 3-Dive specialty, students will learn techniques for diving at night. They’ll practice proper communication, buddy procedures, and navigation as they explore the oean after dark.
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SEARCH & RECOVERY DIVER
Students will build a toolbox of search techniques during this 4-Dive Course. They’ll practice search patterns on land and on open water dives. You’ll also help them learn to safely rig and surface a lift bag.
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SELF-RELIANT DIVER
Always dive with a buddy…unless you’re a self-reliant diver! This 3-Dive specialty will teach students to safely explore the underwater world solo.
![PADI Underwater Naturalist](https://i0.wp.com/pro.puravidadivers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Copy-of-P8310015-scaled.jpg?resize=1080%2C720)
UNDREWATER NATURALIST
Teach students all about the underwater environment during this 2-dive specialty. From animals to plants, students will become skilled at identifying the different forms of life they encounter on their dives.
![PADI Underwater Navigator](https://i0.wp.com/pro.puravidadivers.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/IMG_4627-scaled-1.jpg?resize=1080%2C703)
UNDERWATER NAVIGATOR
Help your students learn to navigate complex patterns during their dives. They’ll put their compasses to the test during this 3-Dive Specialty.
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WRECK DIVER
One of our most popular instructor specialties here in South Florida. This 4-Dive specialty teaches students to evaluate and map wrecks. It also gives them practice with reel work as they learn to safely explore wrecks.