This course builds and expands on what you’ve already learned about how to prevent problems, and how to manage them if they occur.
The PADI Rescue Diver course is rewarding as it helps you feel more confident and comfortable to handle problems in the water.
The ideal schedule for this course is at least three to four days.
The Fun Part
The fun part about this course is rising to challenges and mastering them. Most divers find this course both demanding and rewarding, and at the end, say it’s the best course they’ve ever taken.
What You Learn
- Self rescue
- Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
- Emergency management and equipment
- Rescuing panicked divers
- Rescuing unresponsive divers
- You use all your basic scuba gear including a dive computer and accessories.
The Learning Materials You Need
The PADI Rescue Diver crewpak includes all materials required to complete the PADI Rescue Diver course. You’ll learn how to think like a rescue diver and preview skills you’ll practice with your PADI Instructor. This tool box of knowledge and technique will give you the expertise to handle almost any emergency situation.
Prerequisites
To enroll in the PADI Rescue Diver course, you must
- Be 12 years or older
- Have a PADI Advanced Diver certification (or have a qualifying certification from another organization)
- Be trained and current for first aid and CPR within the previous two years. We also provide this course on our facility and you can take it simultaniously with the rescue course.
The PADI Rescue Diver course is the newest addition to the PADI eLearning® family. Rescue Diver Online gets you started right away and lets you learn at your own pace and on your own time. Contact us to get your PADI e-learning code and get ready for your next trip to the island.