The PADI Rescue Diver will expand your knowledge
and experience beyond purely recreational level because you'll learn to
look beyond yourself and consider the safety and well being of other
divers. Although this course is serious, it is an enjoyable way to build
your confidence.
Minimum age: 15 years old (12 for PADI Junior Rescue Diver)
Successful completion of a sanctioned CPR program within the past 24
months
What will I do?
Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if
necessary, manage dive emergencies. During the five open water sessions,
you'll cover:
Self-rescue and diver stress
dive first aid
emergency management and equipment
swimming and non-swimming assists
panicked diver response
underwater problems
missing diver procedures
surfacing the unconscious diver
in water artificial respiration
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 days
What will I need?
PADI Rescue Diver Crew-Pak
PADI Rescue Diver video
Where can I go from here?
The PADI Rescue Diver certification is a prerequisite for all
Professional level PADI courses, beginning with the
PADI Divemaster
certification.