Rescue Diver Course
Prevent problems,solve problems and learn how to help others
Course Details
The Padi Rescue Diver Course is for serious divers with diving experience:- Self Study (using the Padi Rescue Diver Manual).
- A knowledge development session (Half Day). - We will watch the Padi Rescue Diver DVD and discuss the principles of preventing and handling dive emergencies.
- A short pool training session is followed by approx 3 hours on the boat.
- You will learn the skills of self rescue, how to deal with diver stress, in water and underwater rescue, emergency management and much more.
Divers often say that this is the most rewarding course they have ever undertaken.
More Information
- Junior divers between the ages of 12 and 15 may also take this course.
- You need to be a Padi Advanced Diver (or equivalent from another agency) to undertake this rescue course. You also require a certification for CPR and basic First Aid. (See details of our EFR course).
- While not mandatory, we recommend that you are an experienced diver to get the best from this course. This course is intensive and will test your abilities.
- Like all Padi courses, the Padi Rescue Diver course is performance based and we only teach our divers in small groups ensuring that each individual receives the assistance they need to get the most from the course.
- At the end of your course you will receive the Padi Rescue Diver certification and you will have learned skills that will support your diving for many years to come.
Our rates include all tuition, Padi certification fee, the PADI Rescue Diving Manual, hire of all required dive gear (inc wetsuit) and transportation to and from your hotel.
