Rescue Diver Course

Scuba divers often describe the PADI Rescue Diver course as the most challenging, yet the most rewarding, course they’ve ever taken. This course equips you with the skills and confidence to handle a variety of dive emergencies, making it a must for divers looking to enhance their skills and preparedness.

This course equips you with the skills and confidence to handle a variety of dive emergencies, making it a must for divers looking to enhance their skills and preparedness.
•    Duration:
3 - 4 days
•    Prerequisites:
•    PADI (Junior) Adventure Diver or equivalent certification
•    12 years old, you must be at least
•    Completion of the Underwater Navigation 
•    Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the last 24 months. This can be completed as part of the Rescue Diver course.
•    Minimum of 25 dives.
•    The course overview:
The Rescue Diver course prepares you to effectively manage both minor and major dive emergencies, using a variety of rescue techniques. Through a combination of knowledge development and practical rescue exercises, you’ll learn essential skills for handling dive emergencies.
Key Topics:
•    Self-rescue techniques
•    Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
•    Emergency management and diving equipment
•    Rescuing panicked divers
•    Rescuing unresponsive divers
 By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to be a more competent and responsible dive buddy, practicing problem-solving skills that will become second nature.
•    Scuba gear:
You’ll also need a pocket mask for in-water resuscitation practice, as well as other items such as an oxygen unit, floats, marker buoys, and possibly CPR mannequins. Your PADI instructor will provide guidance on the necessary equipment and may suggest additional items like a first aid kit, which will be beneficial throughout your diving career.

Learning material:
Start your eLearning option that allows you to progress through five knowledge development sections at your own pace. The interactive web-based program is designed to be easy to use and helps you study efficiently. You’ll also have access to an online version of the Rescue Diver Manual for reference during and after the course.