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 Why PADI Rescue Diver?
Rewarding and fun – that
best describes the PADI Rescue Diver course. This course will expand your
knowledge and experience level: Rescue Divers learn to look beyond themselves
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?
- You can enroll in the Rescue Diver Course as
a certified Open Water Diver (or have a qualifying
certification from another training organization) and participate in the
Rescue Diver knowledge development and rescue training sessions, in confined
water only, while working on your Advanced Open Water Diver
certification.
- To participate in the
rescue training sessions in open water, and to participate in the open water
rescue scenarios, you must be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or
have a qualifying
certification from another training organization.
- Minimum age: 15 years old
(12 for PADI Junior Rescue Diver)
- Successful completion of a
sanctioned CPR program within the past 24 months. The Emergency First
Response Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid) courses
meet these requirements.
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
- AED and emergency oxygen
delivery systems
- dive first aid
- swimming and non-swimming
rescue techniques
- emergency management and
equipment
- panicked diver response
- underwater problems
- missing diver procedures
- surfacing the unconscious
diver
- in-water rescue breathing
protocols
- 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
on DVD
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. Contact Subtropic Dive Center to enroll in a PADI Rescue Diver course and prepare
yourself to Go Pro.
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