Technical Instructor

This Program is designed to provide a more in-depth knowledge of EANx, Oxygen, and of technical diving applications. Technical Instructors are charged with teaching divers to use custom blends of EANx for bottom mix, travel mixes and decompression mixes. Technical Instructors may teach Open Water Diver through Technical Diver.

Who may teach this course?

  • Technical Diving Instructor Trainer or higher

Course Limits and Requirements

  • Maximum Depth: 180 fsw (55 msw)
  • Minimum Age: 21 years old
  • Prerequisites: Must be qualified in the following:
    • IANTD Adv. EANx Instructor in Active Teaching Status
    • IANTD Technical Diver (or equivalent)
    • Must have taught a minimum of eight (8) IANTD courses
    • Must have a minimum of two (2) years of teaching experience
    • Proof of a minimum of 350 logged dives, of which at least 100 were deeper than 132 fsw (40 msw) and at least 40 dives breathing EANx or other mixtures and requiring decompression stops
  • Material Requirements: IANTD Technical Diver Student Kit
  • Equipment Requirements: Must own or have unlimited access to an Oxygen Analyzer

Course Structure

  • Academic Sessions
  • Confined Water Sessions
  • Open Water Sessions

The IANTD Philosophy

Wherever you want to go, IANTD can take you there! One of the key differentials in forming a confident and safe IANTD diver is our core training philosophy known as: WATER

  • Wisdom
  • Attitude
  • Training
  • Experience
  • Repetition

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