IANTD Scuba & CCR, PSCR & SCR Rebreather Diver Programs

Non-Technical Diving

Snorkel Diver
Open Water Free Diver
Advanced Free Diver
Master Free Diver
Open Water Diver
Advanced Open Water
Open Water Nitrox Diver
Resort Nitrox Diver
Nitrox Diver
Deep Diver
Advanced Nitrox Diver
Divemaster Ratings
Cavern Diver
Wreck Diver
Limited Mine Diver
Gas Blender Technician
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Technical Diving

Technical Diver
Introductory Cave Diver
Mine Diver
Cave Diver
Technical Cave Diver
Trimix Mixing Technician
Rebreather Diver
Normoxic Trimix Diver
Trimix Diver
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Instructor Ratings

Open Water Free Diver Instructor
Advanced Free Diver Instructor
Master Free Diver Instructor
EANx Instructor
Advanced Nitrox Instructor
Technical Instructor
Technical Development Instructor
Cavern Instructor
Wreck Instructor
Technical Wreck Instructor
Technical Cave Instructor
Rebreather Instructor
Gas Blender Instructor
Normoxic Trimix Instructor
Trimix Instructor
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Taught by:                                                               Open Water / Nitrox Instructor
                                                                                    Rebreather Instructor
Prerequisites:                                                          NONE
This course ALSO offered using rebreather with manufacturer’s programs specific to each rebreather unit.

This program is designed to provide lay people with an introductory experience to the benefits of rebreather, Nitrox and / or diving in general. The diver may elect to dive the "mix" on Nitrox tables or conservatively using their dive computers on air tables with an added diver safety margin. The program does not certify divers as rebreather, Nitrox or SCUBA divers and does not count toward certification.

This program is designed to provide lay people with the knowledge required for diving basic Nitrox, Rebreather or diving in general. You can earn this by completing pool dives, knowledge development sessions and by making open water (ocean or lake) dives. The program certifies divers to use Rebreather, Nitrox or Basic Open Circuit Diving equipment to 70 fsw (21 msw). You will learn fundamentals of scuba diving, including dive equipment and techniques.

Taught by:                                                               Open Water / Nitrox Instructor
                                                                                    Rebreather Instructor
Prerequisites:                                              Open Water Diver / O/W Nitrox Diver
This course ALSO offered using rebreather with manufacturer’s programs specific to each rebreather unit.

This program is designed to provide certified divers with the advanced knowledge required for diving in different environments. You can earn this by completing knowledge development sessions as well as dives at night, using navigation skills and deeper diving skills along with two additional specialties. The program certifies divers to use Rebreather and / or Open Circuit Diving equipment to a depth of 100 fsw (30 msw). You will learn advanced methods of diving including dive equipment and techniques. This course is designed around giving you the experience to decide what type of diving you enjoy.

Taught by:                                                               Open Water / Nitrox Instructor
                                                                                    Rebreather Instructor
Prerequisites:                                                          Advanced Open Water Diver
This course ALSO offered using rebreather with manufacturer’s programs specific to each rebreather unit.

This program is designed to provide advanced divers with the knowledge required to affect the rescue of another diver of self rescue. You can earn this by completing knowledge development sessions as well as dives in strenuous environments to search for and save another diver. Normally combined with Automatic External Defibrillators (AED), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Oxygen Administration (O₂ and Remote O₂) and Diver First Aid, this will be the most informative class you experience in diving. These emergency life support specialties can be taken as stand alone classes as well. This course is a great deal of labor, but will prove to be the most rewarding class you experience because it leaves you with the ability to help yourself as well as others.

Taught by: Open Water / Nitrox Instructor
Prerequisites: Rescue Diver with specialties

This program is designed to provide responsible training for those persons wishing to supervise standard IANTD divers, including Nitrox Divers, Advanced Nitrox Divers and Deep Divers. IANTD Nitrox Divemasters may supervise and assist in all open water IANTD diver programs but cannot conduct training exercise's unless under the direction of a qualified IANTD instructor.

Taught by:                                                               Cave Instructor
Prerequisites:                                                          Divemaster & Full Cave Diver,
                                                  Diver First Aid, CPR, O2 Provider & Rescue Diver

This Program is designed to extend the diver’s knowledge to safely guide professional cavern tours of non-cavern certified divers (maximum 4) in the overhead environment. Focus of this program is on safety, conservation, professionalism and preservation and must include a minimum of 120 minutes of OW bottom time completed within 4 dives.

Taught by: Individual Specialty Instructor
Prerequisites: Open Water Diver
This course ALSO offered using rebreather with manufacturer’s programs specific to each rebreather unit.

IANTD offers myriad underwater specialties designed to provide training in the specific activity you enjoy doing underwater. These including, but not limited to: U/W Photography, Night Diver, U/W Vidoeography, Equipment Technician, Hyperbaric Chamber Operator, Wall Diver, Surface Supplied Diver, DPV Diver, U/W Theatrical Performer, Full Face Mask Diver, Navigation Diver, Ice Diver, Search & Recovery Diver, Drysuit Diver, Marine Ecology Diver, U/W Modeling, Decompression Specialist and Diving Medical Technologies.

Elite Diver

Taught by: Advanced Nitrox Instructor
Prerequisites: Advanced O/W Diver with Specialties

This program is in recognition of those divers who are very experienced in many facets of diving and have elected to pursue several specialty certifications as well as multiple emergency life support specialties. These divers are at the top of the recreational diver ladder. Are YOU up to the challenge to become an Elite Diver?

Nitrox Diver

This program provides recreational divers a safer breathing medium for enjoying dives in 40 fsw (12 msw) to 130 fsw (39 msw) depth ranges. The diver may elect to dive the mix on Nitrox tables or conservatively using their dive computers or air tables with an added diver safety margin. The IANTD Nitrox Diver certification is adaptable to being taught as a single program or by combining it with a variety of advanced or specialty diver courses.

Deep Diver

This program has been developed to provide responsible training to divers who plan to dive to 130 fsw (39 msw) on air. The IANTD Deep Diver program trains divers in skills, performance, theory and planning of deep dives. This program remains within the commonly practiced depth of 130 fsw (39 msw). It is the first sanctioned program to provide proper international training in safe deep diving skills and performance. It is recommended that this program be taught in conjunction with the IANTD Nitrox Diver program.

Advanced Nitrox Diver

Taught by: Advanced Nitrox Instructor
Prerequisites: Nitrox Diver and Deep Diver

This program is designed to extend the divers knowledge with O₂ mixes of up to 1.5 PO₂ and teaches one stage cylinder decompression techniques. It further develops diving skills and provides a greater understanding of oxygen use as well as the Nitrox diving concept.

Recreational Trimix Diver

Taught by: Recreational Trimix Instructor
Prerequisites: Advanced O/W Diver and Nitrox Diver

This program is designed to provide recreational divers with a breathing medium for extending their dives to deeper sport diving depths without any narcosis. By adding helium and establishing Equivalent Narcotic Depths (END) between 40 to 80 fsw (12 to 24 msw), the divers will not feel the effect of narcosis. The diver may elect to dive the "mix" on tables or computers. The IANTD Recreational Trimix Diver qualification may be taught as a single program or combined with a variety of the IANTD Advanced or Specialty Diver Programs.

Advanced Recreational Trimix Diver

Taught by: Advanced Recreational Trimix Instructor
Prerequisites: Nitrox Diver and Deep Diver

This program is designed to extend the diver’s knowledge in the use of Trimix for sport diving. It further develops diving skills and provides a greater understanding of the Trimix concept of diving and is intended to supplement the skills of Recreational Trimix Divers. The program employs mixes from 21% oxygen to a maximum of 1.5 PO₂combined with a Helium content that maintains an END no greater than 80 fsw (24 msw) may be used.

Nitrox Blending & Life Support Services Technician

This program is intended to teach detailed technical information to mixing and blending technicians. It is intended to explain the standards, properties, equipment, oxygen safety, handling and cleaning procedures for mixing or blending diving gases other than air, such as Nitrox and oxygen.

Trimix Gas Blender

This program has been designed to train competent personnel in the safe handling of oxygen and the preparation of Trimix.

This program teaches physicians, allied medical, dive supervisors and dive rescue personnel the proper techniques for medically evaluating dive candidates, early recognition of the signs/symptoms of DCS and EAA field management (First Aid), evacuation of diving accident victims, pharmaceutical agents, total recompression chamber operations and the use of gases during hyperbaric exposures and medical equipment in the hyperbaric environment.

Taught by: Public Safety Diver Instructor
Prerequisites: Advanced Open Water Diver

These programs are designed to train divers in the use of diving and Nitrox for professional reasons and to operate in waters of limited visibility while employing structured methods in the retrieval of submerged evidence from a maximum depth of 100 fsw (30 msw) and the potential use of this evidence in a court room. This class is normally restricted to fire departments, police and governmental agencies with a need to use diving for work purposes. This is not a recreational diver course.

Technical Diver

Taught by:                                                   Technical Instructor
Prerequisites:                                              Advanced Nitrox Diver or
                                                               Advanced Recreational Trimix Diver as well as Deep Diver

This program is designed to train divers to conduct dives to depths between 100 fsw (30 msw) and at the instructors option up to 170 fsw (51 msw) using custom blend breathing gas mixtures; and to provide greater understanding of custom blend breathing gas mixtures, a complete knowledge of the limits of any Nitrox mixture, and the use of Nitrox and oxygen for decompression. This class also teaches the use of multiple stage cylinders.

Normoxic Trimix Diver / Normoxic Rebreather Diver

Taught by:                                                   Normoxic Trimix Instructor
                                                                        Normoxic Rebreather Instructor
Prerequisites:                                              Advanced Nitrox Diver or Advanced
                                                                        Recreational Trimix Diver and Deep Diver
This course ALSO offered using rebreather with manufacturer’s programs specific to each rebreather unit.

The IANTD Normoxic Trimix Diver program is aimed at those who wish to dive in the zone between 130 fsw (39 msw) and 200 fsw (60 msw) but are not comfortable doing so on air. It can be taken in lieu of Technical diver. The instructor will extol the need for stage tank use during this class streamlining your dive and increasing your enjoyment and depth in one fell swoop.

Trimix Diver / Trimix Rebreather Diver

Taught by:                                                   Trimix Instructor
                                                                        Trimix Rebreather Instructor
Prerequisites:                                              Normoxic Trimix Diver or Technical Diver
This course ALSO offered using rebreather with manufacturer’s programs specific to each rebreather unit.

The IANTD Trimix Diver program is dedicated to those individuals already involved in deep diving activities. The Trimix course is not designed to be used as an enticement to divers who are content to remain in normal recreational or Nitrox diving limits. Trimix affords a safer method for deep water exploration for divers who must dive deep or perform with a clear head in intermediate depths up to 333 fsw (100 msw). The IANTD Trimix program establishes the need to be self-sufficient. This course also teaches dual stage bottles.

Expedition Trimix Diver / Expedition Rebreather Diver

Taught by:                                                   Expedition Trimix Instructor
                                                                        CCR Expedition Trimix Instructor
Prerequisites:                                              Trimix Diver
This course ALSO offered using rebreather with manufacturer’s programs specific to each rebreather unit.

This program is designed to train divers already involved in deep diving activities to more safely conduct exploration dives requiring extended decompression profiles and helium-based gas mixtures as well as information on remote operations and expedition preparations. The IANTD Expedition Trimix Diver Program requires the diver to be self-sufficient/reliant. The knowledge and skills taught in this program are more than adequate to qualify divers to perform Trimix Dives outside of training up to 400 fsw (120 msw) with the use of multiple stages and alternative methods for decompression.

Cavern and Wreck Diver

Taught by: Overhead Environment Instructor
Prerequisites: Advanced Open Water Diver
This course ALSO offered using rebreather with manufacturer’s programs specific to each rebreather unit.

The Cavern and Wreck training programs develop wreck diving skills and cavern diving skills within limits of light penetration. These programs are designed to ensure divers are aware of self-responsibility and capable of risk management in overhead environments. The programs may be taught using either air or Nitrox.

Introductory Cave Diver

The design of this program provides an introduction to the cave diving environment for recreational divers. Based on previous experience, the diver may be certified at the level of Single or Double Tanks.

Cave Diver & Technical Cave Diver / Rebreather Cave Diver

Taught by: Cave Instructor or Rebreather Cave Instructor
Prerequisites: Cavern, Wreck Diver
This course ALSO offered using rebreather with manufacturer’s programs specific to each rebreather unit.

The design of this program provides in depth knowledge of the cave diving environment. It involves diving in multiple cave systems and significant penetration. This class improves your knowledge of the ecosystem and safety requirements for endeavoring into the cave domain.

Advanced Cave Diver / Advanced Rebreather Cave Diver

Taught by:                                                   Advanced Cave Instructor
                                                                        Advanced Cave Rebreather Instructor
Prerequisites:                                              Cave Diver
This course ALSO offered using rebreather with manufacturer’s programs specific to each rebreather unit.

This program is designed to provide advanced training in cave diving skills. This multiple disciplined program covers survey diving, stage/multi-stage diving, DPV diving and side-mount diving as options for certification ratings.

Taught by:                                                   Advanced Wreck Instructor
                                                                        Wreck Rebreather Instructor
Prerequisites:                                              Wreck Diver
This course ALSO offered using rebreather with manufacturer’s programs specific to each rebreather unit.

This program trains divers in safe wreck penetration diving and the technical utilization of Nitrox for wreck exploration and the use of Nitrox and oxygen for decompression.

This program is designed to provide recognition of leadership qualifications of competent rebreather divers. A Rebreather Diver Supervisor is a leadership or instructor-in-training rating. Rebreather Supervisors may supervise divers in open water and students in all standard rebreather courses (except Overhead Environment) under the direction of a qualified IANTD instructor.

This program is designed to provide recognition of leadership qualifications of competent divers. A Technical Diver Supervisor is a leadership or instructor-in-training rating. Technical Diver Supervisors may supervise divers in open water and students in all standard courses (except Overhead Environment) up to and including Technical Diver under the direction of a qualified IANTD instructor.

Taught by: Trimix Instructor or CCR Trimix Instructor
Prerequisites: Trimix Diver
This course ALSO offered using rebreather with manufacturer’s programs specific to each rebreather unit.

This program provides certification and recognition for leadership levels of Trimix diving. A Trimix Diver Supervisor / Trimix Rebreather Diver Supervisor are leadership or instructor-in-training rating and prerequisite for IANTD Trimix instructor. IANTD Supervisors may supervise and assist in all open water IANTD Diver programs but cannot conduct training exercises unless under the direction of a qualified IANTD instructor.

Taught by: Wreck Instructor or CCR Wreck Instructor
Prerequisites: Wreck Diver or CCR Wreck Diver
This course ALSO offered using rebreather with manufacturer’s programs specific to each rebreather unit.

This program provides certification and recognition for leadership levels of wreck diving. A Wreck Diver Supervisor is a leadership or instructor-in-training rating and prerequisite for IANTD Wreck Instructor. IANTD Wreck Diver Supervisor may supervise wreck dives and lead wreck tours but cannot conduct training exercises unless under the direction of a qualified IANTD Wreck Instructor.

Taught by: Cave Instructor or CCR Cave Instructor
Prerequisites: Advanced Cave Diver (& CCR Cave Diver)
This course ALSO offered using rebreather with manufacturer’s programs specific to each rebreather unit.

This program provides certification and recognition for leadership levels of cave diving. A Cave Diver Supervisor is a leadership or instructor-in-training rating and prerequisite for IANTD Cave Instructor. IANTD Cave Diver Supervisor may supervise cave dives and lead cave tours but cannot conduct training exercises unless under the direction of a qualified IANTD Cave Instructor.

Nitrox Instructor

This program ensures professional, quality training to IANTD divers. An IANTD Nitrox Instructor teaches Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Deep Diver, Nitrox Diver and Open Water Nitrox Diver programs plus Rescue and Divemaster.

Advanced Nitrox Instructor

IANTD Nitrox Instructors who have gained experience teaching may obtain additional training in order to teach the Advanced Nitrox Diver and Deep Diver programs. Advanced Nitrox Instructors also train Divemasters, Rescue and may offer additional specialties.

These programs develop qualified IANTD Wreck or Cavern Dive Instructors. This program may be taught in either wrecks, caverns, or a combination of both.

Technical Instructor Development Program

The program trains qualified IANTD Technical Divers who are not already Scuba instructors to teach IANTD Technical Diving Programs. This program is offered only to IANTD Technical Divers with outstanding experience and knowledge. To participate, the individual must be recommended by a current IANTD Instructor. Upon teaching three non-technical programs, the newly certified IANTD Instructor may progress as defined in the IANTD Standards and Procedures.

Technical Instructor

This program has been designed to provide a more in depth knowledge of Nitrox and technical diving application. This individual is charged with teaching divers who use custom blends of Nitrox for bottom mix, travel mixes and decompression mixes.

Technical Cave Diver Instructor

This program develops competent instructors for teaching the safe usage of Nitrox mixtures while cave diving.

Technical Wreck Diver Instructor

This program provides a responsible approach for the training of high quality wreck penetration instructors.

Normoxic Trimix Instructor

Fulfilling a need for Trimix advantages at shallower depths than the traditional Trimix training, Normoxic Trimix Instructors provide training in the use of Helium mixes in intermediate depth dives.

Trimix Instructor

This mixed gas program was developed by leading diving educators, diving physiologist's and the most experienced gas divers in the technical diving community. The IANTD Trimix Instructor represent the standard of excellence in mixed gas applications for recreational diving.

Gas Blending Instructor

There are several programs designed to promote the safe practices of gas blending. The EANx Gas Blender and Trimix Gas Blender programs are taught by qualified IANTD Instructors to provide specialized training to personnel who are involved with filling cylinders and operating filling stations. In addition there are programs for Life Support Systems Technicians who repair and maintain diving equipment.

Instructor Trainer

Program information available upon request through your local IANTD Nitrox/Trimix facilities.

Rebreather Diver & Instructor Specialty

This program enables students to learn the essentials of rebreather technology & practical use of rebreathers. The courses are designed to work in conjunction with manufacturers programs specific to each rebreather unit.

Instructor Specific Specialties

DPV, Accident Management, Stress Management, and other specialized programs are available. Please inquire to IANTD HQ.

Advanced Diving Medicine & Recompression Chamber Operations

Prerequisites for all programs can be obtained from your local IANTD Instructor or IANTD Facility, or by contacting IANTD World Headquarters at (305) 754-1027.

IANTD Training and Certifications

Non-Technical Diving

Technical Diving

Elite Diver

Nitrox Diver

Deep Diver

Advanced Nitrox Diver

Recreational Trimix Diver

Advanced Recreational Trimix Diver

Nitrox Blending & Life Support Services Technician

Trimix Gas Blender

Technical Diver

Normoxic Trimix Diver / Normoxic Rebreather Diver

Trimix Diver / Trimix Rebreather Diver

Expedition Trimix Diver / Expedition Rebreather Diver

Cavern and Wreck Diver

Introductory Cave Diver

Cave Diver & Technical Cave Diver / Rebreather Cave Diver

Advanced Cave Diver / Advanced Rebreather Cave Diver

Nitrox Instructor

Advanced Nitrox Instructor

Technical Instructor Development Program

Technical Instructor

Technical Cave Diver Instructor

Technical Wreck Diver Instructor

Normoxic Trimix Instructor

Trimix Instructor

Gas Blending Instructor

Instructor Trainer

Rebreather Diver & Instructor Specialty

Instructor Specific Specialties

Advanced Diving Medicine & Recompression Chamber Operations