Why PADI
Rescue Diver?
The PADI Rescue Diver will expand your knowledge and experience beyond
purely recreational level because you'll learn to look beyond yourself and
consider the safety and well being of other divers. Although this course is
serious, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence.
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
- inwater artificial
respiration
- egress (exits)
- first aid procedures for
pressure related accidents
- dive accident scenarios
How long will it
take?
- Recommended Course
Hours: 25
- Minimum Open Water
Training: five sessions over two days
What will I need?
- PADI Rescue Diver
Crew-Pak
- PADI Rescue Diver video
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.
