Advanced EANx Instructor Development Program

A.     Purpose

1.       This Program is designed to train qualified IANTD Divemasters, who are not already Scuba Instructors, to teach IANTD Sport Diving Programs plus IANTD/ DAN Oxygen Provider and IANTD Diving First Aid. These individuals may teach Snorkel Skin Diver, OW Free Diver, Open Water, Deep Diver, Advanced EANx and Divemaster Programs.

2.       This Program is offered only to IANTD Divers with outstanding experience and knowledge.

B.     Prerequisites

1.       Must be qualified as an IANTD Divemaster or equivalent.

2.       Must provide proof of a minimum of 100 logged dives, of which at least 50 were a combination of Deep Diver dives between 90 fsw (27 msw) and 130 fsw (39 msw) and Advanced EANx dives with at least 25 of these dives on EANx or breathing mixtures other than air.

3.       Must have assisted in at least three courses from one or more of the following IANTD Qualification Programs: Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, EANx Diver, Deep Diver, and Advanced EANx Diver prior to being qualified at the Instructor level.

4.       Must be current in CPR and First Aid qualifications, plus qualified in SCUBA Rescue and as an Oxygen Provider.

5.       Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.

C.     Texts

1.       IANTD EANx Diver Student Manual & Workbook.

2.       IANTD Sport Diving Instructor Manual.

3.       IANTD Open Water Diver Student Manual.

4.       IANTD Advanced Open Water Diver text.

5.       IANTD Deep Diver Student Workbook.

6.       IANTD Advanced EANx Student Manual and Workbook.

7.       IANTD Facility Manual.

Texts may be substituted with equivalent text(s) approved in writing by the Board of Directors (written approval will be issued by IAND, Inc./IANTD World Headquarters).

D.     Program Content

1.       A 7-day Program directing the Instructor candidate in the methods and techniques of training IANTD Divers. The course also includes qualification as DFA Instructor.

2.       The IDC is staffed by at least one Open Water IT plus two other Open Water Instructors.

E.     Equipment Requirements

1.       There are no specific equipment requirements for this Program. 

F.     Program Limits

1.       Same as for the IANTD Advanced EANx Diver Program.

G.    Qualification Renewal

1.       Teach a minimum of 2 IANTD EANx Diver Programs annually, or co-teach 3 IANTD EANx Diver Programs.

2.       Same as for IANTD EANx Instructor Program.

H.     Waterskills Development

1.       Swim a distance of at least 1,200 feet (360 meters) in less than 10 minutes.

2.       Swim with mask, snorkel, and fins for a distance of at least 1,800 feet (540 meters) in less than 16 minutes.

3.       To be allowed to teach the OW Free Diver Program must demonstrate ability to free dive to 50 fsw (15 msw) by actually doing a free dive or by swimming 120 feet (36 meters) underwater in a confined water area.

4.       Swim with SCUBA gear on while breathing through a snorkel at the surface for a distance of at least 1,500 feet (450 meters) in less than 15 minutes.

5.       Remove SCUBA gear and make an ESA, then swim 30 feet (9 meters) from the point of ditching SCUBA. After taking 3 breaths surface dive swim to and don SCUBA gear and manual (either simulated or actual) gas share for a distance of at least 300 feet (90 meters) while maintaining a minimum swim pace of 75 feet (23 meters) per minute.

6.       Swim underwater using skin diving equipment for a distance of at least 75 feet (23 meters) then, without surfacing, don SCUBA equipment, surface and swim on the surface while breathing through a snorkel for a distance of at least 600 feet (180 meters).

7.       Swim on back with full SCUBA gear on for a distance of at least 300 feet (90 meters), then remove SCUBA gear and use it as a front-mounted platform, and swim an additional 300 feet (90 meters).

8.       Swim underwater using SCUBA gear for a distance of at least 1,500 feet (450 meters) in less than 16 minutes.

9.       Swim in a simulated out-of-air situation (without breathing, and exhaling slowly) for a distance of at least 60 feet (18 meters), and commence gas sharing via an alternate gas source. While gas sharing, continue to swim for a distance of at least 300 feet (90 meters).

10.    Perform valve shutdowns and regulator switches simulating equipment failure in less than 1 minute.

11.    Deploy a lift bag in less than 1½ minutes.

12.    Demonstrate all skills taught in Deep Diver and Advanced EANx Diver Programs, as well as other OW skills as assigned by the IT.

13.    Demonstrate proficiency in illustrating and teaching waterskills in IANTD Programs as per assignments given by IT.

14.    Complete all skills as required for Instructor status per CMAS or RSTC Instructors.

15.    Complete OW teaching skills for Deep Diver or Advanced EANx Diver Program on at least one dive, and demonstrate other OW teaching skills on a second dive per assignment given by IT.

16.    Demonstrate the ability to use malfunctioning equipment as follows: with SCUBA units placed 40 feet (12 meters) apart swim to the first unit which is to have the non-return exhaust valve removed from the second stage. Take at least three breaths from it, swim to the second unit which will have a dislocated diaphragm and take at least three breaths from it. Swim to a third unit which will be adjusted to give a rapid free flow when turned on and breathe from this unit for at least three breaths. If the candidate surfaces before completing all three steps, he or she will be allowed up to three additional attempts.

17.    Perform a SCUBA bailout.

18.    Complete the graded evaluation listed under the instructor crossover.

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