Scuba Skills Update/ReActivate (Refresher)

For bookings and more info, email our team:
training@ecdivers.com

The SSI program costs $375 and includes access to optional online training materials and allows for up to 4 participants at the same price. The PADI program costs $325, and the required elearning—one per student—must be purchased directly from PADI ($81 per person or free with a $50 PADI Club membership).

 

Are you going on a trip and want to make sure you feel comfortable and safe on your dives? Has it been over a year since your last dive? Sounds like it’s time for a refresher session! Contact us at training@ecdivers.com for refresher availability!

 

The East Coast Divers Refresher is designed to help divers build the comfort and confidence they need to get back in the water safely after a brief hiatus. No matter what agency you used for your original training, the Scuba Skill Update/ReActivate program provides you with the opportunity to review and practice the basic scuba skills that you learned in your original open water diver training program. Both the SSI Scuba Skills Update and PADI ReActivate programs are available to divers certified with any agency and are accepted worldwide!

Most dive destinations will require a refresher course to be completed by any diver who hasn’t been on Scuba for a year or more. The course may also be required for continuing your diving training after a long period of time away from the sport. All divers will benefit from a refresher to shake the rust off or adjust new equipment before dive travel. This program will help any certified diver get their confidence back by reviewing skills taught in basic open water classes as well as refining buoyancy control and trim. Anything you might want to work on or think needs practice will be addressed as well.

Our refreshers are done on a semi-private basis, which allows our instructors the flexibility to work with you to identify your session goals and help you leave feeling confident in your scuba abilities.  Grab your friends/family and sign up together to share the cost or enjoy totally private instruction dedicated to JUST YOU and your goals! A refresher is a 4 hour session for up to 4 divers and includes online training, all scuba equipment (BC, tank, weights, regulator) and 3 hours in the water with a private instructor for your group . ECD does not put divers together to create groups, but can accommodate groups of 1-4 divers signing up together in one refresher session.

We offer refresher programs through either SSI (Scuba Skills Update) or PADI (ReActivate), depending on instructor availability. Both options include full scuba gear (students must bring their own mask and fins), pool rental fees, and private instruction for your group.

Why train with ECD?

  • All our refreshers are private so your instructor can focus on the needs of you and your group, not have to manage divers with different experience and comfort levels
  • You get 4 hours of time with your instructor, 3 of that in the water so you’ll have more time to work on and practice the skills you want to
  • We use comfortable up to date equipment so you can focus on your diving not ill fitting gear

 

Before Class

Before attending your class you will need to complete some paperwork. The forms will be emailed to you for your review and can be completed by Eversign prior to your class.

Before enrolling in a class, you should take time to read and review the Diver Medical Statement Participant Questionnaire. The first page has If you have any YES answers on that page, review the associated section on the second page. If you have any YES responses on page 2 you’ll just need to get a doctors’ sign-off (on the Physicians Approval to Dive form) before you can participate in ANY in-water activities. It’s important to note if a physician’s signature is required, only a medical doctor’s (MD or DO) signature will be accepted per agency rules (no NP or PA signatures).

This class also has a helpful online training component hosted by SSI. If you have not already registered with SSI, look for an email from divessi.com. You can access online training materials, certification cards, and more at my.divessi.com or the MySSI app on your iPhone or Android.

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If you have any questions give us a call at the store on 617-277-2216 or shoot us an email training@ecdivers.com.

  • 10 years or older
  • Clear medical history or MD sign-off if necessary
  • Be at least Open Water Diver certified (or equivalent from another recognized agency).
  • Present certification card and, if available, logbook at the session.

Are you unable to make our Sunday pool sessions and need to schedule a refresher another day? We can put together a private pool rental refresher session for you! The cost for a refresher with pool rental is $625 for up to 4 divers. This includes pool rental costs, online training, scuba equipment (tanks, weights, BCs, regulators) and 3 hours with an instructor.

Students are advised to utilize as much of their own equipment as possible. East Coast Divers can provide a total diving system but students must provide masks and fins. Owning this fit sensitive gear will create a much more enjoyable and productive experience. By using the gear that you own you will benefit from increased familiarity with the equipment and your instructor may be able to assist you with minor system adjustments or important service recommendations. If you do need us to provide scuba gear please notify the shop so we can provide you with everything you need in the proper sizing.

If you are interested in purchasing any of your own gear, we have everything you will need available in the shop! We offer a 10% off discount for refreshers purchasing mask, fins and snorkels for their sessions! We also offer affordable vacation rental gear packages with high-quality equipment and rent-to-own opportunities. Stop by to meet with one of our product specialists for a personal fitting!

  • One 3-hour session in the pool.
  • Online training materials from SSI accessible though the MySSI app or my.DiveSSI.com. PADI materials must be purchased by the student for ReActivate
  • Use of all scuba gear (Except bathing suit and towel) - Contacts or a corrective mask are recommended for those needing vision correction. Students must provide mask/fins for the session. A 10% discount is available for refresher students purchasing equipment for a refresher session at our retail store.
  • Internationally trained/certified instructor.
  • Review of selected and requested skills.
  • Instructor sign-off on your logbook upon request.
  • After this course, you'll receive the SSI Scuba Skill Update digital recognition card (available in the MySSI app).

Class Forms

Below you will find links to REQUIRED class forms. These forms must be reviewed in their entirety before participating in any ECDivers in-water program. Arrival to class with incomplete documents may result in a forfeiture of that class date. If you have any questions or need assistance in completing the class forms please email our training department at training@ecdivers.com.