PADI Rescue Diver
How do you take a subject like accident prevention and management and turn it into fun?
Call it the PADI Rescue Diver program! The PADI Rescue Diver will expand your knowledge and experience beyond purely recreational level because you'll learn to look beyond yourself and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Although this course is serious, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence.
What do I need to start?
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another organization
- Minimum age: 15 years old (12 for PADI Junior Rescue Diver)
- Successful completion of a sanctioned CPR program within the past 24 months
- Click here to download Divers Medical Questionnaire This form is in PDF format and requires the latest version of Adobe Reader to view this file.
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What will I do?
Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies. During the five open water sessions, you'll cover:
- Self-rescue and diver stress
- dive first aid
- emergency management and equipment
- swimming and non-swimming assists
- panicked diver response
- underwater problems
- missing diver procedures
- surfacing the unconscious diver
- in water artificial respiration
- egress (exits)
- first aid procedures for pressure related accidents
- dive accident scenarios
How long will it take?
- Minimum Open Water Training: five sessions over two days
We generally prefer to conduct our courses over a relaxed 3 days schedule, however if you also need to complete the Emergency First Response Course in conjunction with the Rescue Course then we run the program over 4 days.
What will I need?
Where can I go from here?
The PADI Rescue Diver certification is a prerequisite for all Professional level PADI courses, beginning with the PADI Divemaster certification. If you would like to know more about entering into a new exciting and challenging career? Then click here
Course Prices Include
- Light refreshments on Dive Tours
- Equipment Rental
- Tanks, weights and Boat Fees
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