Rewarding and fun
– that best describes
the PADI Rescue Diver course. This course will expand your
knowledge and experience level. PADI Rescue Divers learn to look
beyond themselves and consider the safety and well being of
other divers. 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.
PREREQUISITES:
PADI Open Water Diver certification
(or qualifying
certification from another organization)
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification
(or qualifying certification from another organization)
Successful completion of a sanctioned CPR and First Aid
program within the past 24 months. The
Emergency First
Response Primary Care
(CPR) and Secondary Care
(First Aid) courses meet these
requirements.
Minimum age: 15 years old (12 for PADI Junior Rescue Diver)
Rescue Diver training prepares you to prevent problems and,
if necessary, manage dive emergencies. During the five open
water sessions, you'll cover:
Self-rescue and diver stress
Swimming and non-swimming rescue techniques
Emergency management and equipment
Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
Rescuing panicked divers
Underwater problems
Missing diver procedures
Surfacing the unconscious diver
Rescuing panicked divers
How long will it take?
Three days and includes 4 open water sessions
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
PADI Rescue Diver Crew-Pak
PADI Rescue Diver Video on DVD
Pocket Mask |
The course includes boat
trips,
tanks, weights and certification
processing fees.
Course cost is $475 |
