PADI Rescue Diver

Prepare to become the ultimate dive buddy with the PADI Rescue Diver course.

This course is often described as the most challenging yet rewarding scuba certification.

Designed for certified Advanced Open Water Divers, the Rescue Diver course teaches you how to prevent and manage dive emergencies, enhancing your safety and that of those around you.

You’ll gain confidence, improve your problem-solving skills, and learn how to respond effectively to a range of underwater scenarios.

What’s Included

Instruction: Comprehensive guidance from experienced, PADI-certified instructors who specialize in rescue training.

PADI Rescue Diver eLearning: Access to online study materials, allowing you to learn the theoretical aspects of rescue diving at your own pace.

Confined Water and Open Water Training: Practice and refine your skills in both confined and open water environments, ensuring you’re fully prepared for real-life situations.

Emergency Scenarios: Hands-on experience with a variety of realistic rescue scenarios, covering everything from distressed divers to unconscious diver recovery.

PADI Rescue Diver Certification: Earn your certification, recognized worldwide as a mark of your advanced diving skills and knowledge.

Contribution to PADI AWARE: Your course fee includes a donation to PADI AWARE, supporting marine conservation and helping to protect our oceans.

Certification Benefits: Upon completing the course, you’ll be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver, a qualification that sets you apart as a knowledgeable and skilled diver. This certification is recognized worldwide and is a prerequisite for the PADI Divemaster course.

Prerequisites

Minimum Age: Participants must be at least 12 years old. Those aged 12-14 can earn the Junior Rescue Diver certification.

Certification Requirement: You must be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or have a qualifying certification from another agency) and have completed the Emergency First Response (EFR) Primary and Secondary Care course within the last 24 months.

Physical Health: Good physical health is necessary. A medical questionnaire must be completed before beginning the course.

Course Duration & Schedule

Typical Duration: The PADI Rescue Diver course can be completed in 2-3 days, depending on your schedule and learning pace.

Flexible Scheduling: We offer flexible course schedules, including weekend and weekday options, to fit your needs.

Private Courses Available: For those who prefer individualized attention, we offer private courses tailored to your pace and schedule.

FAQs

  • The course is challenging but manageable. It’s designed to push you out of your comfort zone while ensuring you gain the skills needed to handle emergencies confidently.

  • es, the course requires a good level of physical fitness, as you’ll be performing rescues and managing emergency situations in water. If you have any concerns, discuss them with us before enrolling.

  • You can enroll in the course, but you must complete an Emergency First Response (EFR) Primary and Secondary Care course before starting the Rescue Diver training. We can arrange for you to take the EFR course with us.

  • You’ll be practicing rescue techniques on other divers in your group, as well as on mannequins, in realistic scenarios that simulate emergency situations.

  • Our instructors will work with you to ensure you master each skill. If you need more time or practice, we’ll provide additional sessions to help you succeed.