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PADI Rescue Diver

Learn to manage or prevent problems in or out of the water. Be the dive buddy others can rely on!
The PADI Rescue Diver course is a challenging, yet rewarding course that will make you a better diver who is more confident in their abilities!

Overview

The PADI Rescue Diver course prepares you to deal with dive emergencies, minor and major, using a variety of techniques. Through knowledge development and rescue exercises, you learn what to look for and how to respond. During rescue scenarios, you put into practice your knowledge and skills.


Topics include:

  • Self-rescue

  • Recognizing and managing stress in yourself and other divers

  • Emergency management and equipment use

  • Rescuing panicked divers on the surface and underwater

  • Rescuing unresponsive divers on the surface and underwater

  • Missing diver procedures 

Prerequisites

* 12 years old (12-14 year old divers earn the Junior Rescue Diver Certification)

* Certified as Padi (Junior) Adventure Diver

* Must have completed the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive

* EFR Primary & Secondary Care training within 24 months (can be done during rescue course)

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Time Frame

The PADI Rescue Diver Course consists of 3 sections and takes 2 days.


Section 1 - At home E-learning & Classroom review 

Section 2 - Pool Session to practice skills.

Section 3 - 2 Ocean Dives to put skills into practice. 

Materials

* Padi Rescue Course E-learning

* Continuing Education Administrative Document

* Fun Divers Sticker

* Fun Divers Pen

Equipment

Equipment Rental is Not Included

Notes

* EFR Certification can be done during the Rescue course

* Dates are subject to change due to weather or wave conditions

* Return transport is included

* For private 1 on 1 service, a surcharge may apply

upcoming Courses

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Refresher Course
PADI Nitrox Course
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Open Water Course (1 spot open)
Advanced Open Water (2 spots open)
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Open Water Course (1 spot open)
O2 Provider Course
Rescue Ready Course
PADI Rescue Course
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Open Water Course
Advanced Open Water
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EFR Course
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EFR Course
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PADI Rescue Course
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Deep Specialty
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EFR Course
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Advanced Open Water
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