Rescue Diver

The PADI Rescue Diver course is a pivotal step in expanding a diver’s knowledge and experience. Rescue Divers learn to look beyond themselves to consider the safety and well-being of other divers.

Rescue Diver training expands the basic problem prevention and accident management skills student divers learn beginning with the PADI Open Water Diver course. At the Rescue Diver level, students are ready to learn to manage more complex dive emergencies and to apply direct intervention techniques to assist others in an emergency. By its nature, the course is demanding, though realistic in its conduct, content and approach. Although the nature and context in which rescue training may be used is serious, the course should be an enjoyable challenge that builds diver confidence.

Prerequisite: sanctioned certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR-Primary Care) and basic first aid (Secondary Care) within the past 24 months, PADI Open Water Diver or qualifying certification for Confined Water elements and PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or qualifying certification for Open Water elements
Minimum Age: 12
Practical: 10 training sessions, 4 scenarios
Theory: 5 Knowledge Development