The PADI Rescue Diver Course is designed to give students diving experience under the supervision of experienced instructors and certified PADI assistants.
The PADI Rescue Diver program is divided into knowledge development and open water training.
The knowledge development portion develops the principles and information you need for preventing and handling dive emergencies, with topics including self rescue, diver stress, diving first aid, emergency management, equipment problems, and rescue and assistance procedures for both conscious and unconscious victims on the surface and underwater.
During the open water portions of the program, you'll apply the knowledge you've learned as you develop rescue skills. As you master rescue techniques, you'll learn to adapt what you practice to suit the situation: your physical attributes, those of the victim and the nature of the diving environment. The PADI Rescue Diver philosophy says that there is no single "right" way to perform a rescue; rather, the program provides a "tool box" of techniques for you to draw from in an emergency. You'll practice these skills in the pool and in an actual diving environment.
This course provides you, for the first time, the opportunity to look beyond your own diving skills and provides you with the ability to help others. We have over the years found this course one of the most fun to participate in as well as one of the most useful.
Entry Requirements
15 years or greater with a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification or equivalent qualification. 12 years with a PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver certification or equivalent qualification for the Junior Rescue Diver. Must have proof of at least 20 logged dives including Deep, Night & Navigation diving. Also you must have completed the PADI Medic First Aid course (or other sanctioned CPR course) within the previous 3 years.
