Because several PADI courses require students to have CPR and First Aid training, becoming an EFR Instructor allows you to offer all-inclusive programs. Students will not have to look elsewhere for the training they need. Also, since EFR is not diving specific, you can offer this training to all your customers, friends and family. As of March 2009 PADI requires that all new Instructors must also be EFR Instructors

The Emergency First Response Instructor Course is a relaxed two-half days program conducted before the IE. We emphasize a positive, relaxed class environment, where we show you how to help your students have a good time, ensuring easy learning. Primary and secondary care, as well as care for children courses are covered. As an EFR & EFR for Children Instructor you will be much more employable. Starting March 2009, PADI requires all IE candidates to have EFRI training completed prior to entering the IE.

PADI Oxygen Provider Instructor Course is an easy half day and will allow you teach the latest PADI program. Done after the EFRI program, before the IE.

Earning PADI specialty Instructor ratings allow you to teach a wide array of exciting courses in special interest areas. Besides giving you the chance to do your favorite type of diving, specialty diver courses allow you to share your interest and expertise with others. Many PADI Specialty courses are supported with videos and books that make them easier to teach and sell. Taking Specialty Instructor Training Courses with us provides you with practical experience for conducting these courses. The emphasize is on fun and in-water application. Each course takes a day, and we schedule them after the IE.

Similar to the partnership between AI's and Instructors, IDC Staff Instructors work with Course Directors as important team members in the instructor training process. As a Staff Instructor you may assist instructor development programs and instructor-level continuing education programs. You can also teach the PADI Assistant Instructor Course--a responsibility only you and a PADI Course Director share.

Our IDC Staff Course gives you time with the Course Director prior to an IDC, then you'll take part in a complete IDC program. Even if you don't have the goal of becoming a Course Director, the Staff Course will give you a real "vitamin injection" in your existing teaching techniques.