What's it all about?
The PADI Rescue Diver course is a great step forward in becoming an all round accomplished scuba diver. On the rescue programme you will learn all about helping yourself and others in difficult situations. Here you will learn about stress management both on and beneath the surface. You will be shown how to recognize a diver in trouble and how to help that diver regain control. You will also be shown all the different rescue techniques to help a person in trouble in the water. The course is an exciting one and highly recommended. You need your rescue certificate if you wish to become a Divemaster (the first step in your professional career) or if you want to achieve the ultimate goal by becoming a Master Scuba Diver. The Master Scuba Diver is an accomplished all round diver, and this certificate is the highest qualification PADI awards to a non professional diver. To qualify as a rescue diver you must have completed 20 logged dives
Rescue Diver Course.
The rescue programme involves studying Five Knowledge Development Sections from the Rescue Diver Manual, as well as attending classroom lectures. There are 12 in water training sessions, including the final scenario where you undergo a full rescue scenario bringing together all the skills you learnt on the rescue course. 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
You must do a course in Medic First Aid before you can qualify as a rescue diver. PADI offer the Emergency First Response course to fulfil this requirement. Discover Scuba run the Emergency First Response course. This is usually run in conjunction with the rescue Diver Course.
Who can do the course?
You need to be a PADI 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. You must be in good health and be able to swim. All participants must complete a medical statement prior to entering the water.
What do I need?
All you need is your swimming togs and a towel. We supply everything else.
How long will it take?
Recommended Course Hours: 25. Minimum Open Water Training: five sessions over two days
How much does this cost?
The Rescue Diver Course costs € 395 this includes all course materials including all scuba equipment you need to enable you to complete the Rescue Course. At this stage in your training you should be thinking about purchasing your own equipment as you continue your diving.
Book your place on the next course!
To book a place on our next PADI Rescue Diver Certificate Course just check out our 2005 schedule and e-mail us with your preferred course date. You may also use our on line booking form. Don't forget to mention the course date with your booking. A deposit of € 75 secures your place on the course. If dates are not convenient for you please ask and we may be able to arrange a special course for you. We also run private courses for groups of 4 or more.
E-mail Discover Scuba for more information
