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What does "NAUI" stand for?

What is NAUI's position on drinking alcohol before and/or after Scuba Diving?

How do I replace a lost/stolen/broken certification card?

What does NAUI consider a contraindication to scuba diving?

What are NAUI's policies regarding Scuba Diving and the disabled?

How do I upgrade my Junior Scuba Diver card to a Scuba Diver?

How do I request a new card after my name has changed?

What is the difference between NAUI and "Brand X"?

I want to become a NAUI Diver. How much will it cost, how long will it take, and where can I find a NAUI Instructor or Facility to teach me?

I want to become a NAUI Instructor. How much will it cost, how long will it take, and where can I find a NAUI Course Director for an Instructor Training Course or Crossover Course?

How do I participate in the Universal Referral Program as an Instructor?

How do I participate in the Universal Referral Program as a dive center or resort with NAUI (or any other NAUI Recognized Agency)?

The NAUI Certification I have is not listed in your courses, why?

Can I use the NAUI Logo or the acronym "NAUI" or "naui" in my website URL or email address?

If you do not find your question in this list or you are not clear about the answer provided, please feel free to contact the NAUI Worldwide Training Department at:

NAUI Worldwide
PO Box 89789
Tampa, FL 33689-0413
USA
813-628-6284 Voice
800-553-6284 Toll Free Voice
813-628-8253 Fax

Q: What does NAUI stand for?
A: NAUI is the National Association of Underwater Instructors. For more information about the history of NAUI, click here.

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Q: What is NAUI's position on drinking alcohol before and/or after Scuba Diving?
A: NAUI does not condone drinking alcohol prior to diving. We recommend that you do not drink alcohol before or directly following your dives and that you stay well hydrated at all times. You can find some information about these concerns in NAUI's textbook. Among other things, alcohol "impairs alertness, coordination and judgement, and is associated with an increased risk for accidents." Consumption of alcohol is also associtated with increased risk of DCS, nitrogen narcosis, hypothermia/hyperthermia (depending upon the environment) and dehydration. The effects of nitrogen narcosis and hypothermia can also be magnified by the effects of alcohol. Because of these risks, drinking before diving is obviously unwise. Furthermore, drinking alcohol after diving further increases the risk of dehydration following the dive and may mask the signs & symptoms of Decompression Illnesses. Hangovers are also associtated with increased susceptibility of nitrogen narcosis and may be a predisposing factor of DCS. It is the individual diver's responsibility to practice moderation when consuming alcohol.

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Q: How do I replace a lost/stolen/broken certification card?
A: To request a replacement card, completely fill out the Replacement Card form and (if possible) send or fax us a clear photocopy of your training logbook pages and/or temporary certification card/ validation form, or a clear photocopy of your existing card. Include these with the replacement request form. You may download the Replacement Card Form in PDF format. The prices on the form are current. You will need to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) from http://www.adobe.com to be able to read and print the form. If this option does not work for you, to obtain a form, please contact a local NAUI Dive Center, NAUI office, or NAUI Worldwide directly. In order to fulfill your request, we also need a copy of a photo ID (Driver's License, Passport, etc.) and payment. If the diver who is requesting the card is under 18, we also need the Parent/Guardian's signature. We accept Checks, Money Orders, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Extra charges may also be incurred if your request requires research into paper records and rush shipment.

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Q: What does NAUI consider a contraindication to scuba diving?
A: The following are excerpts from NAUI materials on the subject of contraindications to scuba diving. The first is from NAUI's Risk Management Handbook, which includes recommendations to Instructors and other NAUI Members on how to evaluate diver training applicants. The second excerpt is from the reverse side of the NAUI Medical Evaluation Form, which may be used by physicians as a guideline to evaluate potential students undergoing a diving physical examination.

--------------- Risk Management Handbook - 1998 Edition ---------------

Contraindications to Diving
...most authorities recognize certain Absolute Contraindications. These include:

Disorders that may induce blackout or weakness. An epileptic seizure, insulin reaction, or acute heart dysrhythmia on land is usually merely annoying; under water, it could easily be fatal. Even if epilepsy is well controlled, hyperventilation or stress would favor seizures, and the effect of high pressure itself on epilepsy remains unknown. Even if diabetes is well controlled, exercise lowers the need for insulin; for such a person, any unexpected exertion needed for self or buddy rescue, would make the normal insulin dose excessive, thus favoring a reaction. A person subject to heart dysrhythmias may learn how to avoid them. Yet, an attack could be precipitated by anxiety, exertion, cold, or abnormal gas tensions, conditions not exactly known and not always avoidable in the water.

Severely limited ability to cope with stress. Examples are heart failure, advanced chronic lung disease, and feebleness of any cause.

History of pneumothorax, since it often repeats, or x-ray evidence of emphysematous blebs (weak areas of the lung), which could rupture and cause pneumothorax.

Potential air trapping disorders such as active asthma, bronchial edema and mucus and spasm due to cigarettes or infection (e.g., up to ten days after a chest cold), and certain scars, cysts, or tumors, Any of these can cause lung rupture during ascent.

Ruptured eardrums, or inability to equalize pressure. Pacific islanders sometimes break their eardrums on purpose to rid themselves of squeeze problems, but their diving isn't for sport.

Tendency to dizziness or disorientation, if more than mild.

Acute illness or intoxication. These greatly increase the risk of narcosis, bends, and other deep trouble.

Severe emotional instability. The danger to self and others is obvious.

Definite fear of diving, or of a particular dive. Surgeons don't do elective surgery under those conditions (extreme fear), for experience has shown they increase the patient's risk of dying. The same should apply to elective sports.

Possible Contraindications

There are also conditions which reduce one's fitness for diving, but not enough to absolutely forbid it. These are the relative contraindications. They include:

Reduced exercise tolerance from any cause. Old? weak? or just out of shape?

Difficulty equalizing pressure in middle ears or sinuses.

Certain temporary states like fatigue, hunger, and dehydration.

Low intelligence or poor judgment.

Neurosis and adverse mood states.

Any other disorder or disability that would reduce one's capacity to recognize or cope with problems. This huge category includes deficits in sensory function (hearing, seeing), and in neuromuscular and skeletal integrity, such as cerebral palsy, amputations, and polio residuals.

---------------- NAUI Medical Evaluation Form (reverse side) -----------------

CONTRAINDICATIONS TO DIVING
This list of relative and absolute contraindications is not all inclusive. Contraindications that are absolute, permanently place the diver and his diving partners at increased risk for injury or death. Relative contraindications to scuba may be resolved with time and proper medical intervention or may be intermittent. A bibliography is included to aid in clarifying issues that arise.

OTOLARYNGOLOGICAL

Relative Contraindications:

History of...

Recurrent otitis externa

Significant obstruction of the external auditory canal

Eustachian tube dysfunction

Recurrent otitis media or sinusitis

Significant conductive or sensorineural hearing impairment

Facial nerve paralysis not associated with barotrauma

Full prosthodontic devices

Unhealed oral surgery sites

Absolute Contraindications:

History of...

Monomeric TM

Open TM perforation

Tube myringotomy

Facial nerve paralysis secondary to barotrauma

Inner ear disease other than presbycusis

Uncorrected upper airway obstruction

Laryngectomy or status post partial laryngectomy

Tracheostomy

Uncorrected laryngocele

NEUROLOGICAL

Relative Contraindications:

History of...

Migraine headaches whose symptoms or severity impair motor or cognitive function

Herniated nucleus pulposus

Peripheral neuropathy

Trigeminal neuralgia

Cerebral palsy in the absence of seizure activity

Absolute Contraindications:

History of...

Intracranial tumor or aneurysm

CARDIOVASCULAR

Relative Contraindications:
The suggested minimum criteria for stress testing is 13 METS.

History of...

Hypertension

Valvular regurgitation

Asymptomatic mitral valve prolapse

Pacemakers-Note: Pacemakers must be depth certified by the manufacturer to at least 130 feet (40 meters) of sea water.

Absolute Contraindications:

Asymmetric sepal hypertrophy and valvular stenosis

Congestive heart failure

PULMONARY

Asthma (reactive airway disease), COPD cystic or cavitating lung diseases all may lead to air trapping.

Relative Contraindications:

History of...

Pneumothorax secondary to: thoracic surgery *, trauma or pleural penetration*, previous over inflation injury*

Restrictive Disease**

(*Air Trapping must be excluded)
(**Exercise Testing necessary)

Absolute Contraindications:

History of spontaneous pneumothorax

Active RAD (asthma), EIB, COPD or history of the same with abnormal PFS or positive challenge

Restrictive diseases with exercise impairment

GASTROINTESTINAL

Relative Contraindications:

Peptic ulcer disease

Inflammatory bowel disease

Malabsorption states

Functional bowel disorders

Post gastrectomy dumping syndrome

Paraesophageal or hiatal hernia

Absolute Contraindications:

High grade gastric outlet obstruction

Chronic or recurrent small bowel obstruction

Entrocutaneous fistulae that do not drain freely

Esophageal diverticula

Severe gastroesophageal reflux

Achalasia

Unrepaired hernias of the abdominal wall potentially containing bowel

METABOLIC AND ENDOCRINOLOGICAL

Relative Contraindications:

Hormonal excess or deficiency

Obesity

Renal insufficiency

Absolute Contraindications:

Diabetics on Insulin therapy or oral anti-hypoglycemia medication

PREGNANCY

Absolute Contraindications:
Venous gas emboli formed during decompression may result in fetal malformations. Diving is absolutely contraindicated during any state of pregnancy.

HEMATOLOGICAL

Relative Contraindications:

Sickle cell trait

Acute anemia

Absolute Contraindications:

Sickle cell disease

Polycythemia

Leukemia

ORTHOPEDIC

Relative Contraindications:
Chronic Back Pain
Amputation
Scoliosis - assess impact on pulmonary function
Aseptic osteonecrosis

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Relative Contraindications:

History of

Developmental delay

Absolute Contraindications:

History of panic disorder

Inappropriate motivation for scuba training

Claustrophobia and agoraphobia

Active psychosis or while receiving psychotropic medications

Drug or alcohol abuse

BIBLIOGRAPHY
Medical Examination of Sport Scuba Divers, 2nd Ed., Davis, Medical Seminars Inc., 1986
Diving Medicine, 3rd Ed., Bove, Davis, W. B. Saunders Co, 1990
Diving Medicine for Scuba Divers, 2nd Ed., Edmonds, McKenzie, Thomas, JL Publications, 1997 TM

Some additional contacts for diving medical questions include:

Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS)
301-942-2980 Voice
301-942-7804 Fax
10531 Metropolitan Ave
Kensington, MD
20895 USA
uhms@uhms.org
http://www.uhms.org/

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Q: What are NAUI's policies regarding Scuba Diving and the disabled?
A: The answer to this question may be found in the following excerpt from our Second Quarter, 1997 issue of Sources.

NAUI Guidelines for Evaluating Individuals with Disabilities
NAUI seeks to be in compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). The screening of applicants for diver training is explained in detail in the NAUI Risk Management Handbook. The following statement only applies to individuals with disability(ies) seeking diver training or diving supervision.

Prerequisites for Admission to Training/Supervision
In addition to regular screening for medical contraindications, NAUI Instructors and Divemasters must complete a risk assessment considering the individual nature of the disability(ies) as it pertains to a probable direct threat to others. If there is none and reasonable accommodations can be made for the individual, then the disability cannot be a basis for not admitting the person for training/supervision. All possible reasonable accommodations should be made to train those individuals with disabilities.

Certification
Only those individuals who meet the NAUI Standards requirements for a particular certification shall be certified. These requirements are in place for reasonable and necessary means and are not to be altered.

Adaptive Scuba Diver Program
If an individual's disabilities preclude that person from successfully completing any skill required for certification, he/she may be credentialed under NAUI's "Adaptive Scuba Diver Program."
The following contacts are provided for more information.

Handicapped Scuba Association
1104 El Prado
San Clemente, CA 92672
USA
(714) 498-6128 Voice/Fax
hsablowh2o@aol.com

Alpha One
127 Main Street
Portland, ME 04106
USA
(207) 767-2189 Voice/TT
(800) 640-7200 Voice/TT
(207) 799-8346 Fax
owscuba@aol.com
http://www.alpha-one.org/

Additional links relating to Diving with Disabilities may be found in the article A Real Diving Challenge by Ernest S Campbell, MD, FACS and Diving Medicine Online.

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Q: How do I upgrade my Junior Scuba Diver card to a Scuba Diver?
A: To obtain a Junior upgrade card, mail or fax us a clear photocopy of the junior certification card, and a clear photocopy of a photo ID, indicating age. Include these with a replacement request form. You may download the Replacement Card Form in PDF format. The prices on the form are current. You will need to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) from http://www.adobe.com to be able to read and print the form. If this option does not work for you, to obtain a form, please contact a local NAUI Dive Center, NAUI office, or NAUI Worldwide directly. In order to fulfill your request, if the diver who is upgrading is under 18, we also need the Parent/Guardian's signature. When you submit all the paperwork, please do not forget to include payment. We accept Checks, Money Orders, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Extra charges may also be incurred if your request requires research into paper records or rush shipment.

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Q: How do I request a new card after my name has changed?
A: To request a replacement card with your new name, send or fax us a clear photocopy of a photo ID, your legal name change documentation (marriage certificate, divorce decree, etc.) and a clear photocopy of your existing card. Include these with a replacement request form. You may download the Replacement Card Form in PDF format. The prices on the form are current. You will need to download the Adobe Acrobat Reader (free) from http://www.adobe.com to be able to read and print the form. If this option does not work for you, to obtain a form, please contact a local NAUI Dive Center, NAUI office, or NAUI Worldwide directly. In order to fulfill your request, if the diver who is requesting the card is under 18, we also need the Parent/Guardian's signature. When you submit all the paperwork, please do not forget to include payment. We accept Checks, Money Orders, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Extra charges may also be incurred if your request requires research into paper records or rush shipment.

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Q: What is the difference between NAUI and "Brand X"?
A: NAUI Instructors are qualified, professional educators who are granted academic freedom to teach diving in any reasonable manner as long as NAUI standards and policies are met. NAUI does not have a rigid approach to teaching diving. NAUI training support materials are designed for flexibility in teaching. NAUI Instructors may exceed NAUI standards in ways that do not jeopardize student safety. Examples include exceeding the number of required open water dives or increasing the academic content. One of the things the NAUI Credo states is that it is more important to train a few students well than to certify many marginally trained divers. We further believe that educational quality must never be sacrificed for economic reasons. Also, that divers should not be totally dependent upon their equipment for their safety. NAUI members emphasize the skills of diving, and anyone certified as a diver should be able to perform the basics of a rescue of a buddy diver.

There are some important differences between "Brand X" and NAUI. NAUI is a Not-For-Profit Worldwide Education Association, incorporated under the laws of the State of California. NAUI's purpose is to enable people to enjoy underwater activities as safely as possible by providing the highest quality practical education, and to actively promote the preservation and protection of the world's underwater environments. To accomplish this, NAUI trains, qualifies, and certifies leaders and instructors, establishes minimum standards for various levels of diver training, and provides various programs, products, and support materials to assist NAUI leaders and instructors with their diving supervising and teaching. NAUI's primary purpose is also reflected in the association's motto, "Dive Safety Through Education". The NAUI organization also provides publicity and support for dive stores, dive resorts and accredited institutions that offer diving education. This professional assistance is in keeping with the primary purpose of NAUI is training the general public to dive. The quality of training provided by NAUI Instructors is of great importance to the Association, so NAUI employs various methods of evaluation to ensure that NAUI standards are met when NAUI instruction is conducted. As a pioneer in diving education, NAUI has developed many of the programs and concepts accepted throughout the diving industry. NAUI constantly strives to increase the safety of diving by upgrading the Association's standards and programs.

If you would like further information about NAUI, or about attending a NAUI Course in your area, please contact us with your location, or the location you would like to attend the course.

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Q: I want to become a NAUI Diver. How much will it cost, how long will it take, and where can I find a NAUI Instructor or Facility to teach me?
A: Course location, duration and price vary. This variation is due in part to location, instructor, facility, benefits and level of training. You will find information about NAUI diver courses in our NAUI Training Progression section. Contact your local NAUI Dive Center. or NAUI Worldwide for more information about diver courses.

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Q: I want to become a NAUI Instructor. How much will it cost, how long will it take, and where can I find a NAUI Course Director for an Instructor Training Course (ITC) or Crossover Course (ICC)?
A: NAUI Instructor Courses are held throughout the world on an ongoing basis. These courses vary in cost and duration, depending on the Course Director, location, etc. For information regarding the next ITC in your area, please contact the NAUI office or representative nearest you. You may also check the NAUI Upcoming Events listing under ITC's or ICC's.

The NAUI Instructor Crossover Course (ICC) is designed to train and qualify current non-NAUI recreational scuba instructors to train diving students and register them for NAUI certification. The NAUI Instructor Training Course (ITC) is designed to train and qualify NAUI Instructor members. During the course, candidate instructors learn effective methods to teach skin and scuba diving in compliance with NAUI Diving Course Standards. The course assures the NAUI membership that candidates who receive certification as NAUI Instructors have the knowledge, skills, fitness and proper attitude to do so.

The ITC may be presented in two phases. If done so, phase one, called an Instructor Training Program (ITP), contains all developmental training except for the final evaluations. During an ITP, candidate practice performances must be evaluated by at least two qualified evaluators, one of whom may be a STW completer and the other an IT or CD. The ITP can be conducted in many formats, ranging in length from a week to an internship over an extended period. The second or final phase of an ITC so organized is called the IQP, during which a Course Director must be in residence and all final evaluations will be made.

The ICC may be presented in two phases. If done so, phase one called an Instructor Crossover Program (ICP), contains all preparatory training except for the final evaluations. During an ICP, candidate practice performances must be evaluated by at least two qualified evaluators, one of whom may be a STW completer and the other an IT or CD. The ICP can be conducted in many formats, ranging in length from a day to an internship over an extended period. The second or final phase of an ICC so organized is called the IQP, during which a Course Director must be in residence and all final evaluations will be made.

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Q: How do I participate in the Universal Referral Program as an Instructor? A: The Universal Referral Program is designed to increase your referral training business and satisfy your customers with a minimal investment on your part. Along with the other five participating diver certifying organizations (IDEA, NASDS, PDIC, SSI, and YMCA), NAUI has developed the Universal Referral Program to provide you with an extensive array of benefits to your bottom line. You can easily qualify to provide referral training for student customers from six certifying organizations. Even PADI instructors and facilities can receive students, and be registered as Referral Instructors and Locations under the Universal Referral Program.

Students enter the URP at a logical point - at the time of openwater training, after meeting academic and confined water requirements. In open water training the philosophy of all of the agencies is the same - we are not teaching new skills; the student is applying already learned diving skills and knowledge to the open water environment. The initiating facility or instructor can direct the student to any participating URP instructor, with whom the student can complete the open water training skills. The student returns the evidence of training (the completed Universal Referral Form) to the initiating facility or instructor who certifies their student. The URP is making paths for us and our students rather than putting up barriers.

Resorts can set up one referral procedure for anyone who appears with a Universal Referral form. Initiating retailers and instructors will be able to send divers to virtually any resort without wondering how they will be received and what will happen. The student is not tasked with finding an "appropriate" agency instructor, and he/she returns to the initiating facility with a full verbal "trip" report, as well as the written verification of open water training. The initiating facility gets their student back, still a loyal customer and now a certified diver.

There is no formal organization, such as DEMA or the RSTC, that "runs" the URP. The six agencies themselves have signed an Operating Agreement that they will use and honor the Universal Referral Program as outlined. Even PADI instructors and facilities can receive students, and be registered as Referral Instructors and Locations under the Universal Referral Program. A full set of products has been developed to support the URP. A URP Manual contains all policies, procedures, and details of the program. A Universal Referral Packet contains the Universal Referral Form and a quality assurance Feedback Card. Temporary Cards, issued by the referral Instructor, serve as verification of completion of training until the permanent card, which is ordered by the initiating facility/instructor, is received. A window decal will identify participating referral locations.

Do you wish to only send students with the Universal Referral Program, or do you wish to receive Universal Referral Students also? To be a receiving Universal Referral Instructor, you must purchase the Universal Referral Instructor Kit (item #38419), review it, and pass the enclosed exam. To send URP students, you need only purchase the Universal Referral Student Package (item #38418) for each student you are referring. If you receive URP students, you will also need to purchase URP Temporary Cards (item #38416). Temporary Cards, issued by the referral Instructor, serve as verification of completion of training until the permanent card, which is ordered by the initiating facility/instructor, is received.
To order these items, please contact our Membership Services department at:
813-628-6284
800-553-6284 (U.S. only)
(Fax to 813-628-8253).

As a Universal Referral Instructor you will benefit from:

Only one set of paperwork and procedures for students from all participating agencies

Orientation for current instructors can be completed by self-study in about two hours

Current professional liability insurance will apply

You can accept referrals from any of the participating agencies and satisfy the customers by completing what they started

Additional referral locations that will complete your students' NAUI training are immediately available to your mainland-based operation. When your students return from vacation, you issue their NAUI certification.

A website at http://www.universalreferral.com/ has been established to provide information about the URP and a listing of Referral Locations.

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Q: How do I participate in the Universal Referral Program as a dive center?
A: The Universal Referral Program is designed to increase your referral training business and satisfy your customers with a minimal investment on your part. Along with the other five participating diver certifying organizations (IDEA, NASDS, PDIC, SSI, and YMCA), NAUI has developed the Universal Referral Program to provide you with an extensive array of benefits to your bottom line. Your instructional staff can easily qualify to provide referral training for student customers from six certifying organizations. Even PADI instructors and facilities can receive students, and be registered as Referral Instructors and Locations under the Universal Referral Program.

Students enter the URP at a logical point - at the time of openwater training, after meeting academic and confined water requirements. In open water training the philosophy of all of the agencies is the same - we are not teaching new skills; the student is applying already learned diving skills and knowledge to the open water environment. The initiating facility or instructor can direct the student to any participating URP instructor, with whom the student can complete the open water training skills. The student returns the evidence of training (the completed Universal Referral Form) to the initiating facility or instructor who certifies their student. The URP is making paths for us and our students rather than putting up barriers.

Resorts can set up one referral procedure for anyone who appears with a Universal Referral form. Initiating retailers and instructors will be able to send divers to virtually any resort without wondering how they will be received and what will happen. The student is not tasked with finding an "appropriate" agency instructor, and he/she returns to the initiating facility with a full verbal "trip" report, as well as the written verification of open water training. The initiating facility gets their student back, still a loyal customer and now a certified diver.

There is no formal organization, such as DEMA or the RSTC, that "runs" the URP. The six agencies themselves have signed an Operating Agreement that they will use and honor the Universal Referral Program as outlined. A full set of products has been developed to support the URP. A URP Manual contains all policies, procedures, and details of the program. A Universal Referral Packet contains the Universal Referral Form and a quality assurance Feedback Card. Temporary Cards, issued by the referral Instructor, serve as verification of completion of training until the permanent card, which is ordered by the initiating facility/instructor, is received. A window decal will identify participating referral locations.

Do you wish to only send students with the Universal Referral Program as a NAUI Dive Center or Member, or do you wish to receive Universal Referral Students also and be listed as a NAUI Dream Resort?

You can easily qualify your instructional staff to participate in the URP. Purchase URP instructor packets in sufficient quantity to satisfy your current staffing needs and projections. For current staff, have each instructor complete the process as outlined in the packet and register with us. That's it! Any instructor you now have on staff, NAUI or other agency, can conduct referral training from six agencies.

As a NAUI Dive Center you should purchase URP Student packets in sufficient quantity to satisfy your current training needs and projections. For current referral students, have each student complete the forms as outlined in the packet and have initiating instructors complete their portion. Pick a participating Referral Location from the web site or call us for a list. That's it! Any students you now have ready for referral training can depart with confidence.

When you register with NAUI as a Universal Referral Location you also receive Dream Resort status. In addition to the URP benefits you also gain the advantages of being a NAUI Resort. As such, you may wish to participate in the Customer Advantage Program and qualify for deeper discounts on the products you most use. When you sign up you'll receive a Universal Referral Program start-up kit and the Dream Resort Affiliate package that includes over $300.00 of marketing and sales support material and educational products. Included are 10 copies of the NAUI resort course booklet that can be used to pre-qualify your guests before they arrive so that they can participate in your resort courses. No time is lost doing poolside lectures or watching videos. They can go from the plane to the pool.

As a Universal Referral Location you will benefit from:

Only one set of paperwork and procedures for students from all participating agencies
Orientation for current instructors can be completed by self-study in about two hours
Current professional liability insurance will apply
You can accept referrals from any of the participating agencies and satisfy the customers by completing what they started

The URP is a great opportunity for you and your Association to increase business and benefit the entire diving industry.

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Q: The NAUI Certification I have is not listed in your courses, why?
A: NAUI certification courses underwent a name-change in 1994. The current names are as follows:

Old Name New Name
Openwater 1	Scuba Diver
Openwater 2	Advanced Scuba Diver
Advanced	Master Scuba Diver
Master	Gold Master Diver
Rescue	Scuba Rescue Diver
D.A.R.T.	Advanced Scubs Rescue Diver

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Q: Can I use the NAUI Logo or the acronym "NAUI" or "naui" in my website URL or email address?
A: Questions regarding the use of NAUI's name, trademark or logos arise from time to time. The Logo Policy, is also printed on the reverse of the NAUI membership renewal form and is thereby part of the annual membership agreement signed by each member.

Questions from members concerning their using the name NAUI in a web site URL and e-mail addresses are common. Usage such as NAUInstructor.com, nauiitc.com, nauicareer.com, naui.net, naui.com or other variations that use the acronym NAUI or naui is not approved and is determined to be misuse for the purpose of clarifying the Trademark and Logo policy. As stated in the Trademark and Logo policy such misuse is a violation of the NAUI Code of Ethics and will be handled accordingly.

Use of the NAUI Trademarks, National Association Of Underwater Instructors, NAUI and NAUI Worldwide by NAUI Members is subject to the following conditions:

The word Member must appear under the trademark(s).

The NAUI trademark(s) shall be reproduced as received from NAUI without alteration except for overall sizing. It may not be used within or as a part of any other symbol or mark.

The NAUI trademark(s) shall be used by members only on correspondence or other printed materials or electronic media used to market or promote NAUI courses or programs.

NAUI trademark(s) shall not be used as part of the sale or manufacture of goods without written authorization from NAUI.

Use of the trademarks on the World Wide Web or other electronic service requires linking to the NAUI Website and such use shall contain written acknowledgment of sole and exclusive ownership by NAUI.