Rescue Diver
The PADI Rescue Diver course teaches you techniques to avoid and manage problems and improve your confidence as a diver.
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The Rescue Diver course will change the way you dive – in the best possible way. Learn to identify and fix minor issues before they become big problems, gain a lot of confidence and have serious fun along the way. During the course you’ll become a better buddy by enhancing your ability to identify potential problems and by practicing dive emergency protocol. The subject is serious but the training is fun – many divers tell us the PADI Rescue Diver course was their favorite
Learn how to think like a rescue diver through home study and skill practice with an instructor. All PADI courses are flexible and performance-based. You'll practice basic rescue skills and then show you can effectively apply them in open water.
This course consist of two parts: Knowledge Development and Open Water Training
Knowledge Development
Online learning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Complete the knowledge development section of your course whenever, wherever it's convenient for you. The total eLearning time commitment is about 8-12 hours
Open Water Training
For the Open Water Training you'll join your instructor at the lake. There you'll practice handling scenarios such as a leg cramp and assisting a tired diver by role-playing with other students and your instructor. The water training sessions are serious fun.
Prerequisites
- Adventure Diver/Junior Adventure Diver (or qualifying certification) with completed Underwater Navigation Dive
- EFR Primary and Secondary Care training (or qualifying training) within 24 months (can be completed with course)
- Minimum age is 12 years
- A Medical Questionnaire must be completed by all participants.
Additional Info
- Rental gear not included (except tanks)
- Some adventure dives may require purchasing or renting specialty equipment.
- Some adventure dives may also require a confined water session prior to your open water training, additional pool fees may apply.