Why PADI Rescue Diver?

The rescue Diver Course develops your knowledge and skills to be able to assist other divers in trouble, manage diving accident situations and perform diving first aid. A combination of classroom, confined and open water sessions which will teach you the theory and practical knowledge necessary to deal with any diving emergency both above and under water. Focussing on prevention, response and correct accident management, this course widens your scope making you a more safe and valuable diving companion. Rescue Diver is also a necessary step towards PADI professional status.

What do I need to start?

• To participate in the rescue training sessions in open water, and to participate in the open water rescue scenarios, you must be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or have a qualifying certification from another training organization.
  
• Minimum age: 15 years old (12 for PADI Junior Rescue Diver)
  
• Successful completion of a sanctioned CPR program within the past 24 months. The Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid) courses meet these requirements.

What if I do not have a CPR certification in the past 24 months?

• The first week of the course is the The Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid) certification.
  

• Self-rescue and diver stress
  
• AED and emergency oxygen delivery systems 
  
• dive first aid
  
• swimming and non-swimming rescue techniques
  
• emergency management and equipment
  
• panicked diver response
  
• underwater problems
  
• missing diver procedures
  
• surfacing the unconscious diver
  
• in-water rescue breathing protocols
  
• egress (exits)
  
• first aid procedures for pressure related accidents
  
• dive accident scenarios

• PADI Rescue Diver Crew-Pak
  
• PADI Rescue Diver Video on DVD

When does the next class begin?

• The next class starts April 2012 for those without EFR


• For those with a Current CPR certification, the class will begin one week later