Rescue Diver
WHO SHOULD TRY THIS EXPERIENCE?
Experienced scuba divers who want to learn how to manage problems in the water, and become more confident in your skills as a diver, knowing that you can help others if needed.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
The PADI Rescue Diver course prepares you to deal with dive emergencies, both minor and major, using a variety of techniques. Through knowledge development and rescue exercises, you learn what to look for and how to respond. For many, earning a PADI Rescue Diver certification is the start of a career in diving.
• Self rescue
• Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
• Emergency management and equipment
• Rescuing panicked divers
• Rescuing unresponsive divers
PRE-REQUISITES:
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent from another training organization. PADI Emergency First Response Primary/Secondary Care or qualifying CPR /First Aid training from another training organization within the last 24 months.
MINIMUM AGE:
12 years old.
CERTIFICATION AWARDED:
PADI Rescue Diver, which then qualifies you for further training to become a PADI Divemaster