Rescue diver

Who should take this course?

Scuba divers describe the PADI Rescue Diver course

as the most challenging, yet most rewarding course they’ve

ever taken. Why? Because you learn to prevent and manage

problems in the water, and become more confident in your

skills as a diver, knowing that you can help others if needed.

During the course, you learn to become a better buddy by

practicing problem solving skills until they become second

nature. Plus, the course is just fun – it’s serious, but still

allows for lots of laughter in between the focused learning. 

PADI (Junior) Adventure Divers who are at least 12 years old

and have completed the Underwater Navigation Adventure

Dive may enroll in a Rescue Diver course. You also need to

have Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary

Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months.

You can complete this training during the Rescue Diver course.

Your instructor may also offer the PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider

specialty diver course at the same time.

 

Price: $550

What will you learn?

The PADI Rescue Diver course prepares you to deal with dive emergencies, minor and major, using a variety of techniques. Through knowledge development and rescue exercises, you learn what to look for and how to respond. During rescue scenarios, you put into practice your knowledge and skills. Topics include:

• Self rescue

• Recognizing and managing stress in other divers

• Emergency management and equipment

• Rescuing panicked divers

• Rescuing unresponsive divers

You may be able to get college credit for the Rescue Diver course