PADI Rescue Diver

The PADI Rescue Diver course is one of the most challenging, yet most rewarding, courses in recreational scuba diving. During the course, you will learn how to recognize and prevent potential problems before they become emergencies, while also developing the skills and confidence to effectively respond to diving accidents and emergency situations.

This course focuses on improving your awareness, problem-solving abilities, and confidence as a diver. You will practice self-rescue skills, learn how to assist tired or panicked divers, manage emergency situations, and respond to realistic rescue scenarios both on the surface and underwater. Through hands-on training and practical exercises, you will become a more capable, confident, and responsible dive buddy.

Before and during the course, you will complete the theory through the PADI e-Learning program or course materials. Your instructor will review the knowledge with you, explain rescue techniques, and guide you through various rescue exercises and scenarios in the water.

The PADI Rescue Diver course also covers topics such as diver stress, emergency management, rescue equipment, in-water rescue breathing, accident response, and effective teamwork during rescue situations. The course is designed to challenge you while still being fun, educational, and extremely rewarding.

To enroll in the course, divers must be at least 12 years old, have completed the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive, and hold current Emergency First Response (CPR and First Aid) training completed within the past 24 months. This training can also be completed alongside the Rescue Diver course.

After successfully completing the course, you will earn your PADI Rescue Diver certification and gain valuable skills that will make you a safer, more aware, and more confident diver. For many divers, the Rescue Diver course is also the first step toward becoming a professional diver.

Good to know:

• Minimum age: 15 years old
• Prior experience required: Advanced Open Water
• Duration: 2 days excluding EFR
• Group Size: 4 divers per 1 instructor