Rescue Diver

Course Details
Time:	3 days
Course Price:	$330 USD
Prerequisites:	Age 12 PADI Advanced Open Water (or other qualifying certification) current Emergency First Response (or other current CPR certification)
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Take the challenge! 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.

Why Rescue Diver?
While uncommon, emergencies in scuba diving do occasionally occur. The PADI Rescue Diver course trains you to anticipate and respond to a variety of diving-related emergency scenarios. By shifting the focus from your own personal safety to the general well-being of everyone in the water, you will gain greater confidence in your own diving abilities while developing the mindset necessary to take your first steps towards becoming a PADI Divemaster.

What do I need to start?
You must be at least 15 years old, in good physical health, certified as PADI Advanced Open Water (or qualifying certification from another organization), and have successfully completed Emergency First Response (or another sanctioned CPR program) within the last 24 months. If you are between 12 and 14 or have a child between these ages, there is a PADI Junior Rescue Diver program available. PADI Junior Advanced Open Water along with current CPR training is required for PADI Junior Rescue Diver.

What will I do?
Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies. Knowledge development sessions are followed by confined water skill training, where you will cover: