Rescue Diver

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Why PADI Rescue Diver?

The PADI Rescue Diver will expand your knowledge and experience beyond purely recreational level because you'll learn to look beyond yourself and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Although this course is serious, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence.

What do I need to start?

 PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver certification

 Minimum age: 15 years old (12 for PADI Junior Rescue Diver)

Successful completion of a sanctioned CPR program within the past 24 months

What will I do?
Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies. During the five open water sessions, you'll cover:

 Self-rescue and diver stress

 Dive first aid

 Emergency management and equipment

 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

How long will it take?

 Recommended Course Hours: 25

 Minimum Open Water Training: five sessions over two days

What will I need?

 PADI Rescue Diver Crew-Pak

 PADI Rescue Diver video

Where can I go from here?

The PADI Rescue Diver certification is a prerequisite for all Professional level PADI courses, beginning with the PADI Divemaster certification.

 

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