PADI Rescue Diver

The PADI Rescue Diver will expand your knowledge and experience beyond a purely recreational level because you'll learn to look beyond yourself and consider the safety and well-being of other divers. Although this course's subject matter is serious, the course itself is fun and it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence as a diver.

What do I need to start?
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
Minimum age: 15 years old (12 for PADI Junior Rescue Diver)
Successful completion of a sanctioned CPR program within the past 24 months

What will I do?
Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies. During the five open water sessions, you'll cover:
self-rescue and diver stress
dive first aid
emergency management and equipment
swimming and non-swimming assists
panicked diver response
underwater problems
missing diver procedures
surfacing the unconscious diver
in-water artificial respiration
egress (exits)
first aid procedures for pressure related accidents
dive accident scenarios

How long will it take?
3 Days
Minimum Open Water Training: five sessions over two days.

Where can I go from here?
The PADI Rescue Diver certification is a prerequisite for all professional level PADI courses, beginning with the PADI Divemaster certification.