The PADI Rescue Diver program teaches you techniques to prevent and manage problems while boosting your confidence as a diver. During the program, you become a better dive buddy by enhancing your ability to identify potential issues and practicing emergency response protocols. The subject is serious, but the training is fun – many of our divers have said that the PADI Rescue Diver program is their favorite!
Academics
The PADI Rescue Diver program prepares you to handle diving emergencies, whether minor or major, using a variety of techniques. Through knowledge development and rescue exercises, you learn what to look for and how to respond. During the rescue scenarios, you put your knowledge and skills into practice.
Topics include:
Self-Rescue
Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
Emergency management and equipment
Rescuing panicked divers
Rescuing unconscious divers
Requirements
PADI (Junior) Adventure Diver (or a qualifying certification) with a completed Underwater Navigation Dive, EFR Primary and Secondary Care training (or other certified training) within the last 24 months