If you are a scuba diving instructor who takes continuing education seriously and is committed to teaching a variety of courses, the PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) rating is the next step up the professional ladder that you should consider. The MSDT certification signifies that you have the experience and certifications necessary to offer all the training a diver needs to become a Master Scuba Diver - the ultimate recreational diver rating.

To become a PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer, you need to be a PADI Instructor who has certified at least 25 PADI Divers and has earned at least five PADI Specialty Instructor certifications. This rating is highly valued by potential employers and is a prerequisite for IDC Staff Instructor as well as for many TecRec Instructor ratings.

As an MSDT, you will be able to teach a wide range of PADI courses, including specialty courses such as wreck diving, underwater photography, deep diving, enriched air diving, and many others. This makes you a valuable asset to any dive center, and it opens up a world of new opportunities for you as an instructor.

If you are not yet qualified to become an MSDT, you can take a Master Scuba Diver Trainer prep course to help you prepare. This course is designed to help you develop the necessary skills and experience to become a successful MSDT.

In conclusion, the PADI Master Scuba Diver Trainer rating is an important milestone for any scuba diving instructor who wants to take their career to the next level. It shows that you are committed to continuing education and that you have the necessary skills and experience to teach a wide range of PADI courses. If you are interested in becoming an MSDT, talk to your Fish'n Fins PADI Course Director about the requirements and how you can prepare for this certification.