Bali Diving Course: Learn to Dive in the Beautiful Waters of Bali, Indonesia

Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced diver, Bali has something to offer for everyone. For those who are new to diving, or looking to improve their skills, Bali offers a range of diving courses to suit all levels and interests.

The theory of each of the Bali diving course with PADI can be conducted online with the PADI E-Learning.

Feel free to choose your Bali diving course on the PADI E-Learning website and select Neptune Scuba Diving as your dive center.

And now let’s learn more about each and every Bali diving course available:

PADI Open Water Diver

The PADI Open Water Course is the starting point for who wants to learn how to dive. It is a comprehensive course that covers all the basic skills and knowledge required to become a proper certified diver.

The course typically takes three days to complete and includes both theory and practical sessions. The first day is always a combination of pool training and class-room while day two and three are concentrated on open water diving. After completing the PADI Open Water Course, you will be able to dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters / 59 feet.

During the PADI Open Water Course divers will conduct a total of four open water dives. Each dive is concentrated on mastering the necessary scuba diving skills and generally the last part of the dive allows for some underwater exploration.

The open water divers of this Bali diving course are normally conducted in two of the most popular dive spots: Padang Bai and Tulamben.

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver

The PADI Advanced Open Water Course is designed for divers who have already completed the PADI Open Water Course and want to continue their diving education.

The advanced course covers a range of advanced diving skills and techniques, and is typically completed over two days of open water diving. During the PADI Advanced Open Water course divers complete a total of five dives and each dive is a specialty.

From the five specialty dives, two are mandatory: Deep Diver and Underwater Navigation. The other three specialty dives can be chosen by the diver depending on what the dive center provides but typically they are:

• Fish Identification
• Peak Performance Buyoancy
• Wreck Diver
• Drift Diver
• Night Diver

Depending on the specialties chosen for this Bali diving course your dive locations in Bali may change but you will definitely get trained in the right conditions. Upon completion, you will be able to dive to a maximum depth of 40 meters which is also the maximum depth for recreational diving.

PADI Rescue Diver

The PADI Rescue Diver is a comprehensive two days Bali diving course that teaches divers how to handle a variety of emergency situations that may arise while diving. This course is designed to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to prevent, recognize, and effectively respond to in-water problems and emergencies.

In short the PADI Rescue Diver course teaches divers how to recognize and assist anxious or panic divers. How to approach without risking their own lives while trying to help in the difficult moments.

The first day of the course is concentrated on practicing skills in confine water (swimming pool) while the second day is concentrated on practicing the same skills and more in open water for a more real simulation under the supervision of a professional PADI Instructor and a buddy role playing the victim.

The PADI Rescue Diver has two pre-requisities: divers must first be PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certified as well as Emergency First Response.

Emergency First Response

This Bali diving course teaches participants how to respond effectively to emergency situations, both in and out of the water. The course covers a range of topics related to first aid and CPR, and is designed for both divers and non-divers.

The EFR course typically involves both classroom sessions and hands-on training exercises, and covers the following topics:

1. Primary Care (CPR): Participants learn how to perform CPR on adults, children, and infants, as well as how to use barrier devices to minimize the risk of disease transmission.

2. Secondary Care (First Aid): The course covers a wide range of first aid techniques, including wound care, management of fractures and dislocations, and the management of shock, choking, and other medical emergencies.

3. Care for Children: Participants learn how to perform CPR and first aid on children, as well as how to recognize and respond to pediatric emergencies.

4. Automated External Defibrillation (AED): Participants receive training on the use of automated external defibrillators, including how to properly assess a patient, select the appropriate pads, and perform defibrillation.

PADI Divemaster

The PADI Divemaster course is the first step in the professional diving career ladder, and is designed to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to become a dive professional. The course is long as it typically takes approximately 4-5 weeks although some dive centers advertise it for 2 weeks. It’s challenging, and rewarding, and covers a wide range of topics related to diving and dive leadership.

During this Bali diving course divemaster candidates learn the business of diving as they conduct an estimated 60 dives. If you are planning to become a PADI Instructor, this is the first step.

The PADI Divemaster course typically involves both classroom sessions and in-water training exercises, while covering topics such as:

1. Dive Theory: Participants receive training on a range of dive-related topics, including physics, physiology, dive equipment, dive planning, and dive environmental management.

2. Dive Skills: The course covers a wide range of dive skills, including dive equipment set-up, dive briefings, dive supervision, and dive leadership. Participants also receive training on how to assist instructors with student divers during PADI courses.

3. Risk Management and Supervision: The course covers dive risk management strategies, including dive site selection, dive group management, and dive buddy responsibilities. Participants also learn how to effectively supervise divers in a variety of diving environments.

4. Business of Diving: Participants receive training on the business aspects of diving, including dive center management, marketing, customer service, and dive industry regulations.

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