PADI Rescue Diver Store# 26983

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 (or qualifying certification from another organization)
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
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.

Online Course price $120.00     

PADI Fee for PIC card included

Pool training Fee $100.00

Open water dives. $100.00

Each student must provide their own gear at this point. ie. Mask, Fins, Snorkel and Weight Belt. 

Preferably Regulator and BCD also.

AT THIS LEVEL YOU ARE BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL.