RESCUE DIVER Prevent problems, and manage them if they occur.

The PADI Rescue Diver Course with TORPEDO RAYS

"Challenging" and "rewarding" best describe the PADI Rescue Diver course. Building upon what you've already learned, this course expands on what you already know about how to prevent problems, and how to manage them if they occur.

The Fun Part

The fun part about this course is rising to challenges and mastering them. Most divers find this course both demanding and rewarding, and, at the end, say it's the best course they've ever taken.

What You Learn

• Self rescue
• Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
• Emergency management and equipment
• Rescuing panicked divers
• Rescuing unresponsive divers

The Scuba Gear You Use

• Full Scuba Kit with Compass and Dive Computer (Rented or Owned)
• Pocket CPR Mask

The Learning Materials You Need

The PADI Rescue Diver eLearning includes all materials required to complete the PADI Rescue Diver course. You'll learn how to think like a rescue diver and preview skills you'll practice with your PADI Instructor. Once your Rescue Diver course is complete, you can review the eLearning to refresh your dive safety skills as needed. This tool box of knowledge and technique will give you the expertise to handle almost any emergency situation.

Prerequisites

To enroll in the PADI Rescue Diver course, you must be:

• 12 years or older
• Have a PADI Adventure Diver certification (or have a qualifying certification from another organisation)
• Be trained and current for first aid and CPR within the previous two years (Ask your instructor about DAN CPR and first aid courses).
• Competed PADI Medical Questionaire (usually valid for 12 months)

Your Next Adventure

After completing CPR and first aid and the PADI Rescue Diver course, you should take the PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider course . Together, these three courses round out your ability to handle scuba diver emergencies.