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RESCUE DIVER
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Why 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. |
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What do I
need to start?
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 such as
Emergency First Response.
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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
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How long will it take?
- Recommended Course Hours: 25
- Minimum Open Water Training: five sessions over two days
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What will I need?
- PADI Rescue Diver Crew-Pak
- PADI Rescue Diver video/DVD
- Diving Accident Management Work Slate
PADI recommend:
- Emergency First Response Participant Manual
- RDP - Wheel, table or eRDP
- The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
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How much does it cost?
£220 |
What is included in the price?
All
course costs include instruction and certification. Extras include
crew pack, travel, entry to the dive site
and air refills. |
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 |
