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Rescue Diver

Why PADI Rescue Diver?

Rewarding and fun – that 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 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, an Advanced Open Water Diver or as an Open Water Diver with a completed Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive.
  • Minimum age: 15 years old (12 for PADI Junior Rescue Diver)
  • Successful completion of a sanctioned CPR and 1st Aid program within the past 24 months The Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid) courses meet these requirements.

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: Rescue Divers

  • Self-rescue and diver stress
  • AED and emergency oxygen delivery systems
  • Dive related 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: 2 sessions

What will I need?

Rescue Diver Crew Pak

Where can I go from here?

The PADI Rescue Diver certification is a prerequisite for Master Diver and all Professional level PADI courses, beginning with the PADI Divemaster certification. Visit Scuba Station today to enroll in a PADI Rescue Diver course and prepare yourself to take the Master Diver Challenge (Rescue plus 5 Specialties) and/or to Go Pro.

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