Diver Referrals or Everything You Wanted to Know about Completing the Training of Referred Entry Level Student Divers 

What is a “Referral?”  

Referral is the process in which a student diver who has completed part of his training at a local dive center can complete training at a different location with a different instructor, often to change a vacation into a diving adventure.

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General Information

Guidelines for the Referring Instructor  Guidelines for the Receiving Instructor

Referral Information  

PADI to PADI ReferralsNon-PADI to PADI Referrals“Universal” or “Global” ReferralsPADI Scuba Diver UpgradeGeneral Referral Frequently Asked QuestionsFlying After Diving Recommendations

Guidelines for the Referring Instructor  

It’s important to consider that the student diver you’re referring knows very little about PADI Standards, training methods or procedures. The diver depends on you and the receiving instructor as the experts regarding the referral process. By following a few simple guidelines, you can help the diver feel comfortable with the …