Rescue Diver

The PADI Rescue Diver is probably the most challenging and rewarding course you may complete! The course is designed to enable you to identify and react to diver problems and diving emergencies should they occur. By the end of this course you will be a far more proficient and confident diver, even being able to recognise and prevent problems before the occur.

The PADI Rescue Diver course develops your knowledge and skills so you can effectively perform diver assists and rescues, manage diving accident situations, render first aid and basic life support.

• Self Rescue
• Recognising and Managing Stress in Other Divers
• Emergency Management and Equipment
• Rescuing Panicked Divers
• Rescuing Unresponsive Divers
• Searching for Missing Divers
• Effective exits

The program is an important step in expanding your knowledge and experience as a diver. PADI Rescue Diver certification is also a prerequisite for the PADI Master Scuba Diver certification as well as any professional level qualifications such as Divemaster or Instructor.

Duration: 3-4 days – 2-3 dives

Prerequisites: PADI Advanced Open Water and Emergency First Response or equivalent certifications within the last 24 months