Instructor Development Courses

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2008 / 2009 Course Schedule

IDC
November 21 - December 4, 2008
February 2–12, 2009
May 7–17, 2009
September 17–27, 2009
November 19 – December 3, 2009

IE
December 6-7, 2008 (Oahu)
December 9-10, 2008 (Kona)
February 14-15, 2009 (Oahu)
February 17-18, 2009 (Kona)
May 13-14, 2009 (Kona)
May 16-17, 2009 (Oahu)
May 19-20, 2009 (Maui)
July 18-19, 2009 (Oahu)
September 23-24, 2009 (Kona)
September 26-27, 2009 (Oahu)
September 29-30, 2009 (Maui)
December 5-6, 2009 (Oahu)
other IE locations

Sample IDC Presentation Schedule

Day 1

Classroom

• Course Orientation and Registration
• Learning, Instruction & The PADI System
• Development of Knowledge Development Presentations
• Theory Exams: Physics & Physiology

Day 2

Classroom

• Knowledge Development Presentation #1
• Teaching Project Aware & Peak Performance Buoyancy
• PADI Discover Scuba Diving and Snorkelling Programs
• Teaching in Confined Water
• Dive Industry Overview
• Theory Exams: RDP, Skills & Environment, Equipment

Day 3

Confined Water

• Rescue Workshop
• 20 Skill Circuit Evaluation
• Confined Water Presentations #1 and #2

Classroom

• Conducting Open Water Dives

Day 4

Open Water

• 800-yard snorkel swim
• Rescue Workshop
• Open Water Presentations #1 and #2

Classroom

• Knowledge Development Presentation #2

Day 5

Classroom

• Emergency First Response Instructor Course

Day 6 - day off

Day 7

Open Water

• Discover Scuba Diving Workshop

Classroom

• The Role of Media & Prescriptive Teaching
• Teaching Children
• Make-up tests, if necessary

Day 8

Classroom

• Knowledge Development Presentation #3
• General Standards and Procedures
• Legal Responsibility and Risk Management
• PADI Scuba & Open Water Diver Courses
• How to Teach the RDP and eRDP

Day 9

Confined Water

• Confined Water Presentations #3 & #4

Classroom

• PADI Continuing Education Policy
• Adventures in Diving Program
• Rescue Diver Course

Day 10

Open Water

• Open Water Presentations #3 & #4
• Adventures in Diving Workshop
• CESA Workshop

Classroom

• Specialty Courses and Master Scuba Diver Program
• Divemaster Course

Day 11

Classroom

• Knowledge Development Presentation #4
• Business Principles for the Diving Professional
• Diver Retention Program
• Assistant Instructor Standards Exam
• Theory Exams: Physics, Physiology, RDP, Skills & Environment, Equipment
• Final Counselling

Day 12 - day off

Day 13 - Instructor Exam Day 1

Day 14 - Instructor Exam Day 2

For more information contact Teri Leonard at: idc@mauidreamsdiveco.com