This course builds on Diveheart’s Adaptive Dive Buddy Course, introducing advanced skills, techniques, and protocols for working with adaptive divers who require a higher degree of assistance while scuba diving. Candidates will also become familiar with specialized adaptive diving equipment, such as full-face masks. Upon certification, Advanced Adaptive Dive Buddies can lead Diveheart Adaptive Dive Teams.

Course Materials:
- Candidates must have their own copy of the Diveheart Adaptive Scuba Instructor/Dive Buddy Manual (available in softcover or electronic versions on Amazon).
- Diveheart also recommends having a copy of the Diveheart Adaptive Diver Manual (softcover or electronic).

Prerequisites:
- Minimum age: 18 years old
- Certified Rescue Diver (or equivalent) with at least 40 logged dives
- Must have been diving or taken a refresher course within the past two years
- Current CPR/First Aid/AED training (valid through the entire course)
- Comfortable performing all of Diveheart’s Buddy Tune-Up Skills before attending the practical portion of the course
- Full Face Mask Certification is recommended
- **Pre-requisite to certification**: 30 experiences working with adaptive divers underwater, with at least 15 in open water environments

Upgrade Information:
If you are already a Diveheart Certified Adaptive Dive Buddy and would like to take this eLearning course to upgrade your certification level, please email **training@diveheart.org** before registering to check if you qualify for an upgrade coupon.