During the Rescue Diver Program, the students are introduced to upper-level diver first aid, physiology, swimming, diver and land-based rescue techniques, and emergency responses and techniques.  The cost is $1000 for the following certifications included in this course level.

• Rescue Diver
• Upper-Level Diver First Aid/CPR/AED, Oxygen Administration, Advanced Diving Physiology, a review of entry and mid-level, and completion of first-level professional safety courses.
• Successful completion of the medical requirements in this course qualifies the Cadet to apply for participation on the AFA Cadet Safety Squad.
• Specific Upper-level specialties are available once Rescue Qualifications and coursework are completed.

During the Divemaster Candidate Program, students undergo an intensive academic, skills-based, and interpersonal relations program covering all aspects of entry into the professional recreational diving field.  Divemaster Candidates gain experience under the close supervision of the Instructor by assisting in training divers for certification during Open Water, Advanced Adventure, or Rescue Diver courses. They follow the SCUBA instructor and learn professional leadership and instruction skills in the SCUBA classroom, pool, and dive locations. The cost is $1100 for the following certifications included in this course level.

• Divemaster
• Upper-Level Diver First Aid/CPR/AED, Oxygen Administration, Advanced Diving Physiology, a review of entry and mid-level, and completion of professional-level safety courses.
• Successful completion of the medical requirements in this course qualifies the Cadet to apply for participation on the AFA Cadet Safety Squad.
• Specific Upper-level specialties are available once Divemaster Qualifications and coursework are completed.