Rescue Diver

Scuba divers describe the PADI Rescue Diver course as the most challenging, yet most rewarding PADI course they’ve 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.

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 and rescuing unresponsive divers

Course Cost $335.00

Next Rescue Dates - Call to choose a date

Open Water
TBD

Prerequisites

Certified Advanced Open Water Diver
CPR/First Aid within 24 months (we offer PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider, as a separate class)
PADI Junior Adventure Diver at least 12 years of age
Have completed Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive
In good physical health
Complete a medical statement

Price Includes

Rescue Manual & Slate
Classroom Session
Pool session
Emergency equipment such as CPR Mannequins, floats, etc.
Open Water Dives (excluding site fees, food, lodging, etc)

Required Equipment

Pocket Mask
Your own or rented gear
Two underwater lights, primary and back up, rental available
Dive knife, cutting tool or shears

Class Structure

Knowledge: Read chapters and finish knowledge review at your own pace, watch DVD Classroom Session: Review reading and knowledge reviews, case scenarios and more. There is a 50 question written test. Confined Pool Session: Practice rescue skills and techniques. You will learn and practice the Rescue Exercises 1-10. Open Water Dives: Meet at the planned dive site to complete skills and rescue scenarios. You will complete rescue exercises and practice at least two open water rescue scenarios.