Denis Mellett, Instructor, MSDT

Denis Mellett, Instructor, MSDT

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Denis Mellett is an avid diver that grew up on the waters of the north shore of Long Island. Having learned to dive as a teenager, when his family was old enough to be introduced to the other 70% of the globe, he got back into diving by taking an Open Water class alongside his son. Moving up through the ranks, taking classes anywhere he could find one, he eventually crossed paths with Scuba Steve. Steve became an instructor and a mentor, taught Denis the finer points of teaching, and was the Course Director that signed off on Denis' Instructor Development Course.

These days, Denis is in the water locally year-round, diving and teaching diving. He rarely passes up an opportunity to get in the water at any time for any reason. One of the few things Denis enjoys more than the chance to spend time underwater is the chance to teach others to be able to safely enjoy and experience his favorite pastime.

Dive Certifications: PADI
Open Water
Advanced Open Water
Rescue
Master Scuba Diver, specialties include Underwater Navigation, Deep Diver, Night Diver, Ice Diver, Equipment Specialist, Drysuit Diver, and Oxygen First Aid, among others
TDI: Nitrox Diver
DAN DEMP: Diving Emergency Management Provider (includes Basic Life Support: CPR and First Aid, Emergency Oxygen for Scuba Diving Injuries, Neurological Assessment, and First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries)
DES: Diving Emergency Specialist

Professional Certs: PADI

Divemaster
Open Water Scuba Instructor
Master Scuba Diver Trainer
EFR (Emergency First Response) Instructor: CPR/AED/First Aid, Infant/Child/Adult

Specialty Instructor

Search and Recovery Diver
Deep Diver
Drysuit Diver
Enriched Air Diver
Underwater Naturalist
Underwater Navigator
Night Diver
Wreck Diver
Peak Performance Buoyancy
Project AWARE
AWARE Coral Reef Conservation
Kayak Diver

DAN

Basic Life Support and First Aid Instructor
Emergency Oxygen for Scuba Diving Injuries Instructor
First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries Instructor
Neurological Assessment Instructor
Diving Emergency Management Provider (DEMP) Instructor

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Denis Mellett, instructor and MSDT: common questions

What does Denis Mellett teach as an instructor and MSDT?

Denis Mellett is a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor and Master Scuba Diver Trainer (MSDT) who is in the water locally year-round, diving and teaching. He is also an EFR Instructor for CPR, AED and first aid, and holds specialty instructor ratings such as Deep, Night, Wreck and Drysuit.

How did Denis become a scuba instructor?

Denis learned to dive as a teenager and got back into diving by taking an Open Water class alongside his son. After moving up through the ranks he met Scuba Steve, who became his instructor and mentor and was the Course Director who signed off on his Instructor Development Course.

Is Denis qualified to teach dive emergency and first aid courses?

Yes. Denis holds instructor ratings for DAN Basic Life Support and First Aid, Emergency Oxygen for Scuba Diving Injuries, First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries, Neurological Assessment and the Diving Emergency Management Provider (DEMP) course.