Why PADI Rescue Diver?

This course will improve your knowledge and experience level: Rescue Divers learn to look beyond themselves 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?

You can enroll in the Rescue Diver Course as a certified Open Water Diver and participate in the Rescue Diver knowledge development and rescue training sessions, in confined water only, while working on your Advanced Open Water Diver certification.

Minimum age: 15 years old (12 for PADI Junior Rescue Diver)

The Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid)

What will I do?

Rescue Diver training will teach you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies. During the five open water sessions, you'll cover:

Self-rescue and diver stress

AED and emergency oxygen delivery systems

dive first aid

swimming and non-swimming rescue techniques

emergency management and equipment

panicked diver response

underwater problems

missing diver procedures

surfacing the unconscious diver

in-water rescue breathing protocols

egress (exits)

first aid procedures for pressure related accidents

dive accident scenarios

How long will it take?

Recommended Course Hours: 25

Minimum Open Water Training: five sessions over two day

What will I need?

PADI Rescue Diver Manual

What will it cost?

$350 plus course materials

Where can I go from here?

PADI Divemaster certification, and prepare yourself to Go Pro.