Provides instructors with the training to be certified as an Extended Range Sidemount Instructor. Upon completion, instructors will be able to certify students in Recreational Sidemount Diving and Extended Range Sidemount.

Pre-requisites

• 20 sidemount dives, plus one of the following options:
• Option 1:
  • Recreational Sidemount Diving certification (or an equivalent from a recognized training agency)
  • Extended Range Nitrox Diving Instructor certification (or an equivalent from a recognized training agency)
• Option 2:
  • Extended Range Sidemount certification (or an equivalent from a recognized training agency)
  • Advanced Open Water Instructor (or an equivalent from a recognized training agency)

Does Not Include

• SSI XR Instructor wetnotes
• Travel or fees associated with the dive center where training will occur
• Gas prices (nitrox or trimix) are an additional fee.

Medical Clearance

Each student participating in Extended Range training must provide a Medical Participant Questionnaire, approved and signed by a licensed medical practioner based on a diving medical examination and dated within one year of the training completion date, prior to any in-water activity. This form will be sent to you following registration and needs to be completed prior to your first session, including physician approval. If you do not receive medical clearance from your physician for whatever reason, then we will issue a full refund for the course.

Undecided Dates or Private Course

Don't have a date in mind, or want to schedule a private lesson?  No problem!  Select one of our 'Dates Undecided' courses below and a team member will reach out to get you scheduled.

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