PADI Rescue Diver Course

The PADI Rescue Diver course - designed to make you think!

For the active diver, learn how to prevent and handle problems involving divers and non-divers. This course consists of theory, confined and open water training sessions. This is a physically demanding course. Course price includes gear hire, your own copy of the manual, instructor time and certification.

Why PADI Rescue Diver?

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 PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver certification (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

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
• inwater artificial respiration
• egress (exits)
• first aid procedures for pressure related accidents
• dive accident scenarios

Duration: 4-5 days.

Prerequisite: PADI Advanced Open Water and a current CPR First Aid certificate.

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