PADI RESCUE DIVER

Are you prepared to become a more confident buddy and handle unexpected underwater emergencies? The PADI Rescue Diver Course is a transformational step in your diving journey, focusing on accident prevention and management. You'll learn to look beyond yourself and consider the safety and well-being of others while diving under the expert supervision of our PSI dive professionals.This course is described by many as the most challenging yet rewarding class they have ever taken. Through a combination of knowledge development and realistic rescue scenarios, you will practice vital problem-solving skills until they become second nature. This certification builds your composure and makes you a more capable diver who is ready to respond in any situation, ensuring every dive trip remains a safe and enjoyable experience.

Throughout the course you'll develop practical skills including: Self-rescue techniques Recognizing diver stress Emergency management Rescuing panicked divers Rescuing unresponsive divers Oxygen delivery systems Search and recovery patterns In-water rescue breathing Exiting with victims First aid for dive injuries

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Prerequisites

Certified as a PADI Adventure Diver (with Navigation dive) or Advanced Open Water Diver, or equivalent from another agency.

Be at least 12 years old for Junior Rescue Diver or 15 years old for the full PADI Rescue Diver certification.

Have completed Emergency First Response (EFR) training within the last 24 months. Submit a signed PADI Diver Medical form for review.

Course Objectives & Timing

This intensive training consists of confined and open water sessions over 2 to 3 days. Expect deep involvement as we practice 10 required rescue exercises and two full-scale rescue scenarios in a realistic environment.

To earn certification, students must finish all online eLearning modules and pass the Rescue Diver final examination.

Prepare an emergency assistance plan for a dive site.Demonstrate mastery of all 10 rescue exercises.Succesfully manage two simulated rescue scenarios.Display sound judgment and safety awareness during all drills.

Tuition Fees and Services

$589 per person

Course Includes:

PADI Rescue Diver eLearning access

All practical scenario training instruction by a certified PADI Professional

Tanks, weights, and first aid supplies

Full certification processing

PADI Digital certification card