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Scuba Diving Refresher
PADI ReActivate™ is a scuba program for divers who have been inactive from diving or feel a little rusty with the basic scuba skills and knowledge.
The half day scuba diving refresher is a relaxed and inexpensive way to 'jump back in' after a period of inactivity and reconnect with the underwater world.
What is PADI ReActivate™ Scuba Program?
In a nutshell, it's a great way of reviewing and updating the dive skills and knowledge from the PADI® Open Water Diver Course.
There are several ways PADI personalises scuba refreshers for inactive divers. For example, you can rediscover scuba diving by:
- Getting a few reminders and then going over the basics.
- Reviewing scuba concepts on a mobile device, tablet, or computer.
- Going on guided fun dives with a PADI Professional.
There is no better way to prepare for your next PADI dive course or a diving vacation. Furthermore, completing the knowledge and the in-water skills refresher means you qualify for a replacement certification card (stamped and dated when you got 'PADI ReActivated').
If a dive shop sees a recent ReActivate date on your certification card, they will know you have already refreshed your scuba skills and you are eager to jump back in the water.
Note: The course materials for the PADI ReActivate™ Scuba Program are available in English, French, German, Korean, Dutch, Italian, Japanese, and Spanish.
Does PADI Scuba Certification Expire?
No! PADI Scuba Diving certifications do not have an expiry date. Hence, participation in PADI ReActivate™ is not a mandatory part for divers who want to take advanced scuba lessons.
In general, there are several ways you can continue diving without any need to take a scuba refresher course with an instructor, such as by:
- Being an active diver.
- Completing further scuba training (e.g. one of the PADI Specialty courses).
- Keeping an updated log of your dives.
PADI ReActivate™ Requirements
There are only a few prerequisites to refresh your scuba skills and dive theory knowledge and then restart your PADI certification:
Age Requirement: At least ten (10) years of age.- Course Prerequisites (either):
- Junior Scuba Diver
- PADI Scuba Diver
- Qualifying entry-level certification
- Time Commitment: Between two (2) and seven (7) hours
Scuba Diving Refresher Tips
Other sections in this site contain further advice and tips about popular topics (especially for beginners), including:
- Common Mistakes Made when Learning Scuba Diving
- Equalisation Problems Underwater
- Water Clearing Techniques for Leaky Dive Masks
Note: The Private Scuba team is keen to conduct your reactivation and get you back into diving. You can also join our tours around coral reefs and sunken shipwrecks at the best dive sites in Thailand.
Related Information and Help Guides
- How to Refresh Your Diving Theory Knowledge Online?
- PADI Advanced Open Water eLearning Program Requirements
- What is the PADI Freediving Course and How Does it Work?
Note: The short video [1:25 seconds] presented by PADI explains how to refresh your scuba diving skills after being inactive for a while. Click here to contact Private Scuba Instructors in Pattaya, Thailand.