PADI Basic Mermaid Instructor

Kim Turcotte

The PADI Professional Mermaid Program is designed to provide water-enthusiasts with an additional outlet to explore their underwater passion and teach others the same. The PADI Mermaid Program is a stand-alone program; it does not require scuba or freediver instructor ratings as an underlying certification.

PADI Basic Mermaid Instructors can teach the Basic Mermaid course and conduct the Discover Mermaid experience.

Verify an individual PADI Member’s credential status here: https://bit.ly/PADIProChek. PADI Members must be renewed and authorized to conduct PADI courses and programs.

Skills / Knowledge

• Training and experience in how to teach Mermaiding.
• PADI Advanced Mermaids who meet the requirements of the course and agree to use the PADI System and components in their entirety may apply to become a PADI Basic Mermaid Instructor.

Issued on

December 30, 2024

Expires on

Does not expire

Earning Criteria

Required

other

To become a Basic Mermaid Instructor, you must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Be an Advanced Mermaid (or qualifying certification)
- Have completed the Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Course within the past 24 months (or qualifying CPR/first aid course)
- Current medical statement by a physician