Scott Rummings,
PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer
390874
Scott Rummings, NASE Master Instructor
40770
Most don't people think of training as fun; it's just something you
have to do before you get to the fun stuff. I teach classes that
are FUN and prepare you to be a safe and knowledgeable diver. My
training techniques make learning all skills neutrally bouyant easier
and more fun than doing skills kneeling on the bottom. You will impress
experienced divers with your skills but only you will know the
secret--it's super easy! Other instructors will rush you through
training and never take the time (about 15-20 minutes) to get your
bouyancy under control then sell you another class to correct your
buorancy problems. I also offer the peak performance buoyancy course
but you will only need it if you took your open water training with
another instructor.
Everyone is different so I offer training from two of the top
scuba training agencies.
PADI
is the worlds largest scuba certification agency and has training
programs and materials second to none. They offer books and e-learning.
All
certifications earn a plastic certification card. An electronic card
can be purchased for an additional fee.
NASE is a smaller agency
that is still recognized worldwide that has its roots in commercial,
cave, and technical diving. NASE offers only e-learning and
all
certifications earn an electronic card that is delivered instantly on a
free smart phone app. A
plastic certification card is available for a small additional fee.
The content of courses from both agencies is very similar with only
minor differences. NASE minimum certification standards exceed what is
required for PADI certification in terms of level of skill performance
and total open water time.
When choosing a SCUBA instructor, it is incredibly important to choose
one with not only a great variety of experience but one who gained that
experience over many years of diving. If you want to know a little more
about me you can read about my experience here.
Become
PADI
Certified
SCUBA is a fun activity for the entire family and is actually much more
affordable than most people believe. Invest in a hobby that promotes
fitness and opens your life to a whole new world. If you can afford the latest smart phone you can afford SCUBA.
Exercise your mind and body, enjoy a fun outdoor activity with a
surprisingly large group of local divers in a family friendly
atmosphere or chose to participate with just friends and family. Either
way, you won't have trouble finding someone to dive with locally.
Once you are certified and have your basic equipment, local
diving can be one of the least expensive activities you can enjoy in
central PA. Your certification is valid and recognized worldwide for
life. Dive local or explore tropical waters on vacation. Of course, I
suggest you do both.
Open
Water Diver
Get
your scuba diving certification with the PADI Open Water Diver course –
the world’s most popular and widely recognized scuba course. Millions
of people have learned to scuba dive and gone on to discover the
wonders of the aquatic world through this course.
$495 includes
everything except your personal equipment
You will be required to own or purchase
personal equpment. (Mask, Fins,
Snorkel)
Adventure
Diver
The
Adventure Diver course is a subset of the Advanced Open Water Diver
Course. Have you always wanted to try digital underwater photography,
fish identification or dry suit diving? There’s a long list of scuba
adventures you can take part in during this program. Complete three
Adventure Dives and you earn the Adventure Diver certification.
$185
Advanced
Open Water Diver
Designed
to advance your diving, so you can start right after earning your Open
Water Diver certification. This course helps build confidence and
expand your scuba skills through different Adventure Dives.
$300
Rescue
Diver
Learn
to prevent and manage problems in the water, and become more confident
in your skills as a diver, knowing that you can help others if needed.
During the course, you learn to become a better buddy by practicing
problem solving skills until they become second nature. $350
Master
Scuba Diver
The
Master Scuba Diver rating places you in an elite group of respected
divers who have earned this rating through both significant experience
and scuba training. Fewer than two percent of divers ever achieve this
rating.
The
Divemaster rating is the first level of PADI Professional membership.
Learn to lead groups of divers and assist instructors with classes. In
addition to the full Divemaster course, I also welcome previously
certified Divemasters to renew your membership. If you have not been an
active Divemaster for several years, PADI will require you to
do additional training. This can be accomplished in a single weekend if
you have kept up with your skills & knowledge. Divemasters who
complete training or recertification with me are called first to assist
with my classes. $750
Become
NASE
Certified
The
National Academy of Scuba Educators (NASE Worldwide) is a training
organization that provides state-of-the-art teaching materials,
programs and leadership to scuba diving professionals around the world.
NASE is the only scuba training organization to draw its extensive
experience from the fields of commercial, recreational, technical and
cave diver training. NASE’s parent company, Commercial Diving Academy,
is the world’s largest commercial diving school. We strive to provide
scuba training and instruction to fit any skill level - from beginning
scuba lessons to online scuba certifications and master scuba diving
instruction. Our goal is to change the way the world learns to scuba
dive. We provide scuba training for the novice looking for scuba diving
lessons as well as higher scuba training for the professional diver
looking for rewarding careers in scuba diving.
Courses
Offered
Open Water Diver
Advanced Open Water Diver
Rescue Diver
Master Diver (NASE Master Diver is a course that teaches instructor
level knowledge and skills)
Night
Diver
Blackwater Diver
Navigation
Equipment Specialist
Digital Imaging
Computer Diver
Boat Diver
Drift Diver
Naturalist
Altitude
Search and Recovery
Deep Diver
Nitrox I
Nitrox II
Dry suit
Wreck Diver
Full Face Mask Diver
Blackwater Diver
Underwater Hunter
DPV Pilot
Oxygen Provider
I am an ASHI Instructor Trainer and offer
training that meets all state requirements for employment or community
responders.
First aid & CPR training that meets the
standards for PADI diver certifications (where required)
Professional CPR (BLS) meets standards for hospital
& nursing home employees as well as firefighters and EMS
Workplace first aid meets OSHA requirements
Pediatric First Aid approved for licensed daycare
workers enrolled in the PA KEYS & STARS programs
(PQAS #: SDI-228000)
Training held at your location or ours.
Partial online training available
All
open water students are enrolled in DAN membership absoultely Free!
If you are already a certified diver you can click the link at the left
to join.
