Why PADI Rescue Diver?
The Rescue Diver course in an exciting and involving course that is designed to teach you the basics of dealing with distress situations in the diving environment. It teaches you how to deal with the serious nature of accident prevention and management. You are not how to deal with accident situations ‘text book’ style, as real life situations are rarely develop in this way. Instead you are taught a comprehensive and diverse range of skills that that can be applied to manage any emergency scenario. The course is demanding, but serious fun!!
What do I need to start?
- Rescue Diver Crew pack
- Rescue Diver DVD
- PLEASE NOTE: The DVD is lent to you for the duration of the course. The crew pack is included in course fees
- To receive certification as a PADI Rescue Diver, you must also have completed a sanctioned CPR and First Aid course in the last 24 months. Please ask for more information on the Emergency First Response course that can be completed in conjunction with your Rescue Diver qualification
What will I do?
We aim as be as flexible as possible in the scheduling of this course. You will need to complete two academic sessions, one pool (or confined water) session, and two days of open water work. In this time you learn about accident prevention, diving first aid, equipment function, accident management, search & recovery, surface resuscitation. All this culminates in two full-on accident scenarios for you to assess and manage.
How long will it take?
The courses currently scheduled do not all follow the same format. As a result, the courses may vary in duration. Please contact our staff to arrange the time.
What previous experience do I need?
Anyone wishing to enroll on the Rescue Diver Course must be at least an Advanced Open Water Diver (or an equivalent qualification from another training agency) with at least 20 logged dives. |
