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The PADI Rescue Diver Course

Dive Safaris Rescue Diver“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 Click to collapse
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.

+ - Get College Credit Click to collapse
You may be able to earn college credit for the PADI Rescue Diver Course.
+ - What You Learn Click to collapse
Self rescueRecognizing and managing stress in other diversEmergency management and equipmentRescuing panicked diversRescuing unresponsive divers

+ - The Scuba Gear You Use Click to collapse
You use all your basic scuba gear including a dive computer and accessories.Check with your local dive shop about the gear you’ll use during this course. You can find most everything at the scuba diving shop in your area.

+ - The Learning Materials You Need Click to collapse
The PADI Rescue Diver crewpak includes all materials required to complete the PADI Rescue Diver course - including a pocket mask. 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 DVD 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 Click to collapse
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 organization)
  • Be trained and current for first aid and CPR within the previous two years (Ask your instructor about Emergency First Response CPR and first aid courses).

Dive Safaris Rescue DiverYour 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.

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