Rescue Diver

The PADI Rescue Diver course is designed to develop the necessary knowledge and skills for you to effectively perform rescues and assists, manage diving-accident situations and render proper medic first aid.

You will find the course enjoyable and highly interesting, although the nature and context in which such training may be used is quite serious.

The primary objective of this course is to prevent the need for use of rescue skills. A good Rescue Diver does not only solve problems, he prevents them in the first place!

The course includes five academic sessions and twelve Open Water Training Exercises over a minimum of 4 days.

The PADI Rescue Diver rating is a pre-requisite for all PADI professional leadership programs.

Challenging and rewarding best describes the PADI Rescue Diver course. This course will expand 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 challenging, it is a rewarding way to build your confidence. Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies. Many divers say this is the best course they’ve ever taken. You'll cover:

· Self-rescue and diver stress

· Emergency management and equipment

· Panicked diver response

· In-water rescue breathing protocols

· Egress (exits)

· Missing diver procedures

· Dive first aid

· Swimming and non-swimming assists

· Panicked diver response

· Underwater problems

· Surfacing the unconscious diver

· First aid procedures for pressure related accidents