PADI Rescue Diver
Rescue Diver Certification
Ages 12+ — $475 + tax
Scuba divers describe the PADI Rescue Diver course as the most challenging, yet most rewarding course they’ve ever taken.
You’ll learn to prevent and manage problems in the water and become more confident knowing you can help others. Practice problem-solving until it becomes second nature — and become a better buddy.
- Duration
- 2 days
- Rate
- Ages 12+ — $475 + tax
- Prereqs
- PADI (Junior) Advanced Open Water Divers who are at least 12 years old. · Completed the Underwater Navigation Dive.
Course details
What You'll Learn
- Self-rescue.
- Recognizing and managing stress in other divers.
- Emergency management and equipment.
- Rescuing panicked divers.
- Rescuing unresponsive divers.
Requirements
- PADI (Junior) Advanced Open Water Divers who are at least 12 years old.
- Completed the Underwater Navigation Dive.
- Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) within the past 24 months.
- Review the PADI Medical Form before purchasing.
- Rescue Divers should bring their own scuba diving equipment when possible.
What to Expect
- Day 1: Academic session — knowledge development review and Rescue Diver final exam, then in-water rescue skills.
- Day 2: In-water rescue scenarios.
- Gear needed: basic scuba equipment and a pocket mask; you’ll also work with oxygen units, floats, marker buoys, and CPR mannequins.
- Online eLearning must be fully completed before the first day of class.
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