Aqua Therapy & SCUBA Training

TRP’s Aqua Therapy and SCUBA Development Program is the foundation of our organization. In partnership with East Coast Divers and PADI, we provide structured dive training pathways that combine technical skill development with mentorship, leadership, and community building. Diving offers Veterans a unique environment for focus, clarity, and controlled challenge. Every training evolution reinforces safety, teamwork, and performance under pressure — skills deeply familiar to military service. We offer two primary pathways: Foundations and Leader and Instructor Development.

Program Offerings

The Foundations pathway develops the core skills necessary to sustain life both above and below the surface. Veterans begin with recreational SCUBA certification while engaging in mentorship that further supports transition into civilian life.

Entry Level and Intermediate SCUBA Training

  • Open Water Diver

  • Advanced Open Water Diver

Specialty Dive Training

  • Boat Diver

  • Deep Diver

  • Dive Against Debris

  • Dry Suit Diver

  • Enriched Air Diver

  • Equipment Specialist

  • Night Diver

  • Peak Performance Buoyancy

  • Search and Recovery Diver

  • Self Reliant Diver

  • Underwater Navigator

  • Wreck Diver

Rescue and Emergency Response Training

  • Rescue Diver

  • Emergency First Responder

  • Emergency Oxygen Provider

  • Care for Children with AED

Adaptive Dive Training

  • Adaptive Techniques

This pathway allows Veterans to safely participate in TRP’s aqua therapy initiatives while building measurable skills, certifications, and confidence towards Leader/ Instructor.

The Leader and Instructor pathway is designed for Veterans who want to pursue professional dive training while serving the TRP community.

Leader Instructors are expected to embody safety, professionalism, and environmental stewardship. They mentor fellow Veterans, organize dive events, and help foster a culture of trust and accountability within the organization.

Professional Dive Training

  • Divemaster

  • Instructor Development Course (coming soon)

Conservation Specialty Training

  • PADI Aware

  • Coral Reef Conservation

  • Shark and Ray Conservation

Leader Instructors also support marine conservation initiatives, beach cleanups, and responsible diving practices that protect our oceans for future generations.

This pathway transforms skilled divers into community leaders.

Upcoming Events

Veteran Specialty Course Clinic

Veteran Specialty Course Clinic

Veteran SCUBA Dive Training Clinic

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