Rescue Diver Certification
The Rescue Diver Certification enables you to manage dive emergencies both above and below the surface, while teaching you how to prevent dive emergencies before they can occur. This is one of the most challenging and rewarding Scuba Certifications and builds your confidence in dive management and rescue procedures, both for yourself and for others.
Course Structure
In the Rescue Diver course, you will become proficient at identifying and managing dive emergencies both above the water and under the surface. You will train on emergency procedures, first aid, emergency oxygen, and diver rescue maneuvers and practice scenarios.
Knowledge Development: You can easily purchase your eLearning training material to complete prior to getting into the water. They will cover all the knowledge, skills, and concepts we will use during your course. This can be completed at your convenience as we work with you to schedule your in-water sessions.
Emergency First Responder Certification: This course will go over Primary and Secondary care such as CPR, rescue breathing, shock management, AED use, and emergency oxygen. We also include the Equipment Specialist certification so you can expand your knowledge of dive gear and manage additional issues. You must hold a valid EFR certification by the completion of your Rescue Diver course. This can be completed during the course (additional cost) or on your own before you begin.
Dive Exercises: You will practice ten rescue exercises with two final simulated open water scenario tests. We introduce and stress the skills in our private pool first, and then will execute them in a real ocean environment. The drills will cover self-rescue techniques above/below the water, managing panicked divers, missing diver procedures, and rescues of both responsive and unresponsive divers above/below the water, and much more.
Cost:
$899 per person
Class with EFR Certification: $949 per person
Class tuition also includes Emergency Oxygen Provider & Equipment Specialist certifications!
Cost includes customized scheduling, private instruction, gear rentals, first aid materials, PADI fees, air fills, towels/refreshments for each session, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: The only thing NOT included in price is the PADI eLearning materials, which can be purchased directly on the PADI website with easy to follow instructions from us!
Prerequisites:
Advanced Open Water Certification
12 Years of Age or Older