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Scuba Refresher Course

Scuba instructor briefing students before a dive

Been Out of the Water for a While?

Life gets busy, and sometimes it’s been a while since your last dive. If you’re feeling rusty, haven’t been diving recently, or simply want a confidence boost before an upcoming trip, a refresher is a great way to get comfortable underwater again.

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During your refresher, we’ll review essential scuba knowledge and practice key diving skills in a comfortable, supervised environment. The session is tailored to your needs, helping you rebuild confidence, refresh important techniques, and feel prepared for your next dive.

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Whether you're preparing for a tropical vacation, returning to diving after several years, or simply looking to sharpen your skills, we'll help you get back in the water with confidence.

Open Water scuba students training at Blue Heron Bridge

This Course Is Ideal If You Want To:

Refresh important scuba skills

Regain confidence underwater

Prepare for an upcoming dive trip

Review equipment setup and dive planning

Practice emergency procedures

Return to diving after a long break

Skills We Can Review:

Equipment assembly and pre-dive checks

Buoyancy control

Mask clearing and recovery 

Regulator recovery

Air-sharing skills

Ascents and descents

Underwater communication

Dive planning and safety

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Course Requirements

  1. Hold a scuba certification from a recognized training agency.

  2. Complete a medical questionnaire and obtain physician approval if necessary.

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Course Format

​​Knowledge Review

A short review of important scuba concepts, equipment setup, dive planning, and safety procedures to help refresh your knowledge before getting in the water.

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In-Water Skills Review

Choose the option that best fits your needs and comfort level:

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Blue Heron Bridge Option

Complete a confined water skills review followed by a guided dive at Blue Heron Bridge (conditions and tides permitting). This option allows you to review essential scuba skills and apply them during an actual dive in a shallow, diver-friendly environment. Scheduling for this option is limited to favorable tide windows.

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Local Pool Option

Complete a skills review in a local pool. This option is ideal for divers who want to rebuild confidence and practice fundamental scuba skills in a controlled environment.

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Refresher Recognition Card (Optional)

If you’d like documentation of your refresher training, an optional recognition card is available for an additional fee. Required online academics are purchased separately and must be completed before the card can be issued.

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Course Length

Plan for approximately 3 hours to complete the refresher course.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Ready to Get Back in the Water?

Contact us to plan your Scuba Refresher course in South Florida.

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