Prerequisites for the IDC
1.
Be a PADI Divemaster or hold a diving leadership certification, be in good standing with your organization (renewed or eligible for renewal), issued by a recognized diving training organization, have logged 60 dives, and demonstrate experience in night, deep, and underwater navigation dives.
2.
Be 18 years old.
3.
Submit a medical certificate signed by a physician, attesting to fitness for diving, dated within the last 12 months.
4.
Have been a certified diver for at least six months.
5.
Have completed the EFR Primary Care and Secondary Care courses (or a recognized equivalent) within the last 24 months.
6.
If the candidate is not a PADI Divemaster, complete the Rescue Skills Evaluation from the PADI Divemaster course.
7.
Provide documentation of any equivalency for the entry-level, advanced, rescue, and leadership certifications issued by another diving organization.