PADI Rescue Diver

PADI Rescue Diver Course

Learn to prevent and manage problems in the water, and become more confident in your skills as a diver. It’s challenging, yet very rewarding.

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SCUBA divers describe the PADI Rescue Diver course as the most challenging, yet most rewarding course they’ve ever taken. Why? Because you learn to prevent and manage problems in the water, and become more confident in your skills as a diver, knowing that you can help others if needed. During the course, you learn to become a better buddy by practicing problem solving skills until they become second nature. Plus, the course is just fun – it’s serious, but still allows for lots of laughter in between the focused learning.

PADI (Junior) Adventure Divers who are at least 12 years old and have completed the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive may enroll in a Rescue Diver course. You also need to have Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months. You can complete this training during the Rescue Diver course. Your instructor may also offer the PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider specialty diver course at the same time.

Academics

  • The PADI Rescue Diver course prepares you to deal with dive emergencies, minor and major, using a variety of techniques. Through knowledge development and rescue exercises, you learn what to look for and how to respond. During rescue scenarios, you put into practice your knowledge and skills.
  • Topics Include:
    • Self Rescue
    • Recognizing and Managing Stress in Other Divers
    • Emergency Management and Equipment
    • Rescuing Panicked Divers
    • Rescuing Unresponsive Divers

You may be able to get college credit for the Rescue Diver course – ask your instructor.

Equipment

You’ll use your basic SCUBA equipment and will need a pocket mask to practice in-water resuscitation. During exercises, you’ll work with an oxygen unit, floats, marker buoys, and perhaps CPR mannequins. Your PADI Instructor will explain the equipment that you need and may suggest additional gear, such as your own first aid kit, which will be useful throughout your diving career.

Prerequisites:

Minimum Age

– 12 yrs (children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult throughout their certification process).
– An eLearner under the age of 13 requires parent or guardian permission to register online.

Must be a previously certified PADI Adventure Diver* with the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive.

Must have completed EFR Primary and Secondary Care Training within the last 24 months.

*Qualifying certification from another SCUBA training organization is accepted, but please contact Red Hook Dive Center for details.

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Physical:

For safety, all students complete a brief SCUBA Medical Questionnaire (pdf file) that asks about medical conditions that could be a problem while diving. If none of these apply, you sign the form and you’re ready to start. If any of these apply to you, as a safety precaution your physician must assess the condition as it relates to diving and sign a medical form that confirms that you’re fit to dive.

Download the Scuba Medical Questionnaire

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Enroll in PADI eLearning

Register for Rescue Diver Online – PADI’s eLearning option – to start now. You progress through five knowledge development sections using a web-based system that lets you learn at your own pace through an easy-to-use, interactive program. You also have access to an online version of the Rescue Diver Manual for reference during and after the course.

Course Fee

  • Two or More Students (per Booking) – $799
  • Single Student (per Booking) – $1,199

Required Materials

  • PADI Training Log Book
  • Recreational Dive Planner (Dive Table or eRDPml) or Dive Computer
  • Timing Device (Watch or Dive Computer)
  • PADI Diving Accident Management Work Slate

What’s Included:

  • Use of Required Scuba Equipment (BCD, Regulator, Wetsuit, Snorkel, Mask, Fins)
  • Use of Specialty Equipment (First Aid Kit, Oxygen Kit, Surface Marker Bouys, Floats)
  • Instructor Fee
  • Boat Fee (Tanks, Weights, Captain & Crew)
  • Certification eCard & Processing Fee

Not Included:

  • PADI eLearning – See PADI eLearning for Price
  • PADI Diving Accident Management Work Slate
  • Gratuity for Your Instructor and Crew

Course Schedule (Sample):

Duration: 2-3 Half Days

Day 1 – Partial Day

9:00AM – 2:00PM: Confined Water at Beach

Introduction to Self Rescue and Rescue Exercises 1-10.  Practice session for rescue techniques and methods.

Day 2 – Half Day

8:00AM – 12:00PM: Self Rescue; Rescue Exercises 1-10

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12:00PM – 5:00PM:

Day 3 – Half Day

8:00am – 12:00pm: Rescue Exercises 1-10 (cont), Rescue Scenario 1 & 2

– or –

12:00PM – 5:00PM

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