The PADI Full Face Mask course prepares you to dive with a full face mask. The course covers basic safety, technical and practical knowledge necessary to be a competent full face mask diver and feel comfortable using your system. You will participate in an academic session to learn the features of full face masks, gain familiarity with the system in the pool, and finish by demonstrating skills in the open water to gain your full face mask certification specialty card.

If you’re a PADI (Junior) Open Water Diver who is at least 12 years old, you can enroll in the Full Face Mask Diver specialty course.

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Along with full face mask diving techniques and procedures, you’ll

  • Discuss different types of full face masks and their uses and functions.
  • Learn the advantages and challenges specific to using a full face mask while diving.
  • Discover features to take into consideration when thinking about purchasing your own mask.

Get credit! The first dive of this PADI Specialty Diver course may credit as an Adventure Dive toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification.