PADI Rescue diver
Become a confident and skilled diver with the PADI Rescue Diver course. Learn how to prevent and manage dive emergencies, enhance your safety, and prepare yourself for any situation underwater.
What You’ll Learn:
Self-Rescue Techniques:
Learn how to identify and prevent panic or fatigue in yourself, and how to handle your equipment effectively in emergency situations.
Rescuing a Diving Partner:
Master the skills needed to rescue an unconscious diver or a diver in difficulty. You’ll also learn how to perform CPR and other life-saving techniques in the event of an emergency.
Water Emergency Management:
Understand how to manage emergency situations both underwater and at the surface, such as assisting a disoriented or injured diver.
Rescue in Challenging Conditions:
Gain experience in rescuing divers in difficult conditions, including strong currents, poor visibility, or when a diver needs help at deeper depths.
Search and Recovery:
Learn how to organize a search for a missing diver and safely recover equipment in emergency situations.
Prerequisites:
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent).
Emergency First Response (EFR) or equivalent First Aid & CPR certification within the last 24 months.
Course Duration:
The course typically takes 3 days and includes both theory lessons, practical water sessions, and simulated rescue scenarios.
Why Take the PADI Rescue Diver Course?
This course prepares you to manage dive emergencies effectively, ensuring not only your safety but also that of your dive buddies. It’s an essential step toward becoming a professional diver, such as a PADI Divemaster.
Benefits of Becoming a PADI Rescue Diver:
Increased Confidence in handling underwater emergencies.
Enhanced Skills in diving control and emergency management.
International Certification recognized worldwide, making you a responsible and capable diver.
Pathway to Professional Diving roles, including Divemaster and Instructor.