Do diving qualifications expire?

Your PADI certification does not expire. Participation in PADI ReActivate™ is not mandatory, but recommended as an easy way to refresh your foundational scuba safety knowledge and skills if you haven’t been diving in a while.

When should you take a scuba refresher course?

If a diver was certified Open Water but made no other dives after the course, then it would be sensible to do a refresher if the next dive is anything more than a few months later. For a diver with less than 20 logged dives then 6-12 months out of the water would warrant a tune-up of some description.

Is a scuba refresher required?

Scuba refresher courses are currently optional, so it’s up to each diver to decide whether or not he or she needs one. Divers who really should take a refresher often opt not to. Sometimes they don’t realize quite how much they’ve forgotten.

What is a PADI refresher course?

“The program is very effective at helping people feel comfortable about going back into open water after a few years away.” BENEFITS. The PADI ReActivate program is a refresher designed for certified divers who want to relearn basic skills and ease into the sport after not diving for a few years.

How often do you have to dive to stay certified?

The general rule is that if you have not dived for 6-12 months, then it is a good idea to take a refresher course. Dive agencies will differ in their recommendations, but there is no law or strict rule about this. It will be up to the dive center or your instructor to decide if you need to take a refresher course.

Is Padi reactivated worth it?

PADI’s ReActivate course can help you get your feet wet again. How long has it been since your last dive? If you’re planning a trip and feel like your skills are rusty, PADI’s ReActivate program is a great way to build confidence and en- joy your dives when you giant stride in.

What is PADI ReActivate?

The PADI ReActivate program is a convenient and prescriptive program that’s designed to encourage existing certified divers who have been inactive to refresh their skills and re-enter the sport of diving.

Do I need a PADI refresher course?

Some dive shops will suggest a refresher if you haven’t been diving in six months, especially if you have less than 20 life time dives. If you have an extensive diving history (verified by a log book), then you may not need to consider a refresher unless it’s been a year or more since your last dives.

Is Padi ReActIvate required?

To experience PADI’s ReActIvate program—designed for those who want to relearn basic dive skills after not div- ing for a few years—you must be a certified diver. It’s recommended, but not required, for those who haven’t been diving for at least two years.