Rescue Diver
The PADI Rescue Diver course teaches you techniques to avoid and manage problems and improve your confidence as a diver. During the course, you'll become a better buddy by enhancing your ability to identify potential problems and by practicing dive emergency protocol.
Cost is for eLearning only. Other fees may apply. Contact Store for more details.
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The subject is serious but the training is fun - many divers tell us the PADI Rescue Diver course was their favorite! *This course fee only covers your online training, assessments, and certification card. Practical training fees, dives, dive equipment, student slate, and logbook are available at additional fees via your PADI Dive Center.
Academic
The PADI Rescue Diver course prepares you to deal with dive emergencies, minor and major, using a variety of techniques. Through knowledge development and rescue exercises, you learn what to look for and how to respond. During rescue scenarios, you put into practice your knowledge and skills. Topics include:
- Self-rescue
- Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
- Emergency management and equipment
- Rescuing panicked divers
- Rescuing unresponsive divers
Prerequisites & Requirements
Age Requirement
- 12 years or older
Course Prerequisites
- Adventure Diver/Junior Adventure Diver (or qualifying certification) with completed Underwater Navigation Dive; EFR Primary and Secondary Care training (or qualifying training) within 24 months
Time Commitment
- Approximately 10-12 hours
