Rescue Diver

The PADI Rescue Diver program develops your knowledge and skills so you can effectively perform diver assists and rescues, manage diving accident situations and render first aid. The program is an important step in expanding your knowledge and experience as a diver. Rescue Diver certification is also a prerequisite for all leadership programs. To get into the Rescue Diver program, you’ll need to be certified in Advanced Open Water Diver and must be at least 15 years old. The PADI Junior Rescue Diver program is available if you’re between the ages of 12 and 14 and hold a PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent) rating. You’ll also need to have successfully completed the PADI MEDIC FIRST AID® program or a sanctioned program in CPR within the past three years. The Rescue Diver program covers:

Self-rescue and diver stress

Diving first aid

Emergency management and equipment considerations

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.

COURSE FORMAT:

COST: From $350.00

INCLUDES: Rescue Diver Manual, Accident Work Slate, PIC, and Certificate.

Equipment not supplied but maybe hired at a reduced weekend rate of $70 (Normally $110).

Dive, Ski & Surf’s Rescue Diver Course is a hands on program designed to increase your confidence. We run the Rescue Course on a regular basis but you must book early as courses generally fill quite quickly. If you have any further inquires please don’t hesitate to contact us at Dive, Ski & Surf, we’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have.

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