The PADI Rescue Course
The PADI Rescue Diver Course is an important and crucial step in expanding a diver's knowledge and experience beyond a purely recreational level. Rescue divers learn to look beyond themselves to consider the safety and well being of other divers. This is why the PADI Rescue Diver rating is a prerequisite for all PADI leadership training (Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, and Open Water Scuba Instructor).
Rescue Diver training readies student divers to help prevent problems, and if necessary, manage dive emergencies using a variety of techniques. The course is designed to be demanding, though realistic in its conduct, content and approach. Although the nature and context in which rescue training may be used is serious, you will find the course enjoyable and will greatly build confidence.
Course Goals
1. Expand diver knowledge in preparation for PADI leadership training.
2. Teach effective diver rescue and first aid skills.
3. Prepare divers to manage realistic rescue situations.
4. Increase awareness of dive safety.
5. Encourage divers to anticipate and prevent problems.
Course Prerequisites
• Must be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or have a qualifying certification from another training organisation. This is defined as proof of certification beyond entry level (at least two certifications total), and proof of 20 or more logged dives documenting experience in deep diving and underwater navigation.
CPR + First Aid Requirement
• To be certified as a Rescue Diver the student must have completed a sanctioned and current course in CPR/First Aid .
• Sundive will run an EFR course in conjunction with the Rescue Course. This is an additional cost.
Course Structure
• 5 Open Water Sessions, logged as 5 dives.
• 5 Knowledge development sessions
• Rescue Diver Exam
Passport Photos
• Two passport photos are required per student.
Part-time course:
- tba
Full-time course:
- 15th - 18th February 2010 (1st Aid 14th Feb)
- 15th - 18th March 2010 (1st Aid 14th March)
Course Duration: 4-5 days. The first day is always the a First Aid day. The Rescue course is the following 3-4 days.
Cost $450
- Includes training manual, gear hire and certification
- PADI EFR training - additional $110.00