SSI Recreational Scuba Professionals

SSI recreational scuba professionals whose status has been cancelled may return to active status by completing the required steps, which vary depending on how long they have been inactive.

Note: If you hold active certifications in another SSI category (e.g., Freediving, Extended Range, or Swim), you only need to meet the requirements listed in the Recreational Scuba Training Standards to reactivate your scuba status. You do not need to complete reactivation processes for the other categories.

Minimum Instructor Rating for Reactivation

• Divemaster Instructor may complete the Divemaster reactivation process.

• Assistant Instructor Trainer may complete the Assistant Instructor reactivation process.

• Instructor Trainer may complete the reactivation process for all recreational scuba professional levels.

Reactivation Requirements Based on Duration of Inactivity

Less than 3 years inactive

• Complete the online renewal process.

• Upload the following documents to the MySSI system:

  • RSTC Medical Questionnaire, signed by a physician within the past 12 months.

  • CPR certification (within the last 2 years).

  • First Aid certification (within the last 2 years).

  • Oxygen First Aid certification (within the last 2 years).

  • Signed SSI Professional Agreement.

More than 3 years, but less than 5 years inactive

• Pay the SSI Reactivation Fee.

• Pass the final exam for your highest professional certification.

• Upload the following to MySSI:

  • RSTC Medical Questionnaire (signed within 12 months).

  • Valid CPR, First Aid, and Oxygen First Aid certifications.

  • Signed SSI Professional Agreement.

More than 5 years, but less than 10 years inactive

• Pay the SSI Reactivation Fee.

• Complete all requirements for your highest professional certification, including:

  • Water fitness evaluation.

  • Digital learning components.

  • Academic review and final exam.

  • In-water skills training (as outlined in the program-specific instructor manual).

• Upload your completed training record and all required documents into the MySSI system.

More than 10 years inactive

• Pay the SSI Reactivation Fee.

• Complete all requirements for your highest professional certification (as above).

• Open Water Instructors and above must also pass an Instructor Evaluation.

• Upload your completed training record and all required documents into the MySSI system.