PADI Rescue diver

• Prevent & Manage Dive Emergencies
  Learn how to recognize stress, respond to dive emergencies, and assist divers in trouble—both on the surface and underwater.
• Realistic Rescue Scenarios
  Train in practical rescue exercises such as assisting panicked divers, searching for missing divers, and handling unconscious divers.
• Boost Your Confidence & Awareness
  Sharpen your situational awareness and build strong problem-solving skills, making you a safer, more reliable dive buddy.
• First Aid & CPR Required
  Completion of an Emergency First Response (EFR) course—or equivalent CPR/first aid training within the last 24 months—is required before or during the Rescue Diver course.
• Step Toward Pro-Level Certification
  Rescue Diver is the final recreational level before becoming a PADI Divemaster, making it a must for aspiring dive professionals.