How It Works:

1. Sign Up for the SDI Divemaster Program

   • Register for the SDI Divemaster course and pay in advance.
   • Classroom portions are completed via Zoom, and all in-water sessions are held at our Stuart, Florida location.

2. Earn Your Certification

   • Gain the leadership and teaching skills needed to become a Divemaster, including dive planning, risk management, and dive group supervision.

3. Submit Your VA Form 22-0803

   • After completing the course, Stuart Scuba will assist with submitting your VA Form 22-0803 for reimbursement from the VA.

Who this course is for:

• The certified nitrox diver looking to expand their understanding of nitrox mixtures containing more than 40% oxygen
• The certified nitrox diver looking to expand their in-water skills
• The certified diver who has interest in moving forward with technical diving education

Course prerequisites

(these requirements must be met prior to the start of the course):

• Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent
• Minimum certification of TDI Nitrox Diver or equivalent
• Proof of 25 logged open water dives

What you can expect to learn:

Advanced Nitrox picks up where TDI Nitrox leaves off and offers a more in-depth look at diving with nitrox including:

• Physics and physiology relating to diving with gas mixes containing more than 40% oxygen
• Gas planning, dive tables, dive computers, oxygen limitations, nitrogen limitations
• Equipment considerations, cylinder labeling, analyzing nitrox mixtures, gas blending procedures, and oxygen service ratings for using gases with more than 40% oxygen

Some of the skills you will complete in this course include:

• Demonstrate buoyancy control; ability to hover at fixed position in water column without moving hands or feet
• Show good awareness of buddy and other team members through communication, proximity, and team oriented dive practices
• Demonstrate the ability to manage free flow from primary regulator in controlled fashion, shut down cycle, and switch to back up regulator
• Conduct appropriate safety stop while maintaining neutral buoyancy
• Demonstrate the ability to share air with buddy as both recipient and donor in a controlled manner while maintaining position in the water column
• Demonstrate correct body position; appropriate trim, such as horizontal/streamlined when moving forward
• Demonstrate proper stress analysis with self and dive buddy

What’s in it for you?

• Ability to dive using EAN 21 through 100 percent oxygen provided:
  • The diving activities approximate those of training
  • The areas of activities approximate those of training
  • Environmental conditions approximate those of training
• Ability to enroll in TDI Decompression Procedures, TDI Semi-closed Rebreather courses, TDI Closed Circuit rebreather courses

TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver minimum certification requirements:

• Satisfactorily complete the TDI Advanced Nitrox course and written examination
• Complete all open water requirements safely and efficiently
• Demonstrate mature, sound judgment concerning dive planning and execution

Frequently Asked Questions about TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver - Veterans Program

What is TDI Advanced Nitrox Diver - Veterans Program?

Are you looking to expand your dive time? Maybe you’re a scientific diver or photographer looking to stay in the water a little longer? The TDI Advanced Nitrox Course qualifies divers to use enriched air nitrox from EAN 21 through EAN 100 percent within your current certification level to a maximum depth of 40 metres/1

Who is eligible for this veterans course?

Eligibility and program documentation depend on current program rules. Contact us’s veterans training team before registering so they can verify eligibility for this specific course.

What prerequisites do I need?

Before you enroll, we’ll confirm that your certification, age, experience, and skills meet this course’s prerequisites. Contact us with your current certification and logged dives, and we’ll guide you through the requirements.

Which training agency applies?

You’ll train with TDI for this course. We’ll explain the certification path and requirements before you enroll.

What skills or topics does the course cover?

You’ll build the skills described in the course information above and practice them with your instructor. We’ll review the specific plan for your class before training begins.

How many dives or training sessions are required?

Your instructor will confirm the required dives or sessions for your course date, including any agency-required in-water work. Contact us before booking if you’d like to review the schedule.

How long does the course take?

We’ll confirm the full schedule for your class, including classroom, eLearning, pool, and open-water sessions, before you book.

Where does Stuart Scuba teach this course?

We’re at 3317 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34997. Your instructor will confirm the classroom, pool, shore, and boat locations for your course dates.

What equipment should I bring?

For in-water classes, bring your complete set of personal SCUBA equipment: BCD, wetsuit, regulator with gauges, and compass. Tank rental and weights are included. We’ll confirm any additional items you need before class.

Can I rent equipment for the course?

Need rental gear? Contact us before you book, and we’ll confirm what’s available for your date and any rental costs. Tank rental and weights are included.

Is eLearning included in the course price?

Yes. We include eLearning with every Stuart Scuba class. After you enroll, we’ll send you access instructions. Contact us if you need help getting started.

Does VA cover or reimburse this course?

Do not assume that VA benefits apply. Coverage, approval, and documentation depend on current VA rules and the individual program; verify directly with the veterans program before enrolling.

What is included in the listed price?

Before you enroll, we’ll confirm what your class includes, such as instructor time, course materials, eLearning, rentals, and any site or boat costs.

Will I earn a certification card?

Yes. After you successfully complete the course requirements, we’ll issue your electronic certification card (eCard). You can request a physical card for $20.

Can I enroll with certification from another agency?

If you trained with another agency, bring your certification card and training records. Your instructor will review your experience and confirm whether you meet this course’s prerequisites.

Are there age or health requirements?

Every student must complete the medical questionnaire electronically through the course or on paper. If your answers indicate that medical clearance is needed, you must complete the required medical evaluation and have a medical professional sign the questionnaire before participating in any in-water diving activity, including pool sessions, shore dives, or boat dives. Download Form HERE

Can I schedule private training?

You can request private training. We’ll check instructor availability and confirm any additional cost with you.

What if weather or water conditions affect training?

If weather or water conditions change, your instructor may adjust the site or schedule to keep training safe and meet course requirements. We’ll share the updated plan with you.

What documents should a veteran prepare?

Ask the veterans training team which eligibility, certification, and program documents are required for this specific course. Requirements can change, so confirm before booking.

How do I check dates and register?

Choose an available date at the top of this page, or call us at (772) 600-8288. We’ll help you confirm prerequisites, pricing, and registration details.