PADI Rescue Diver Course

The PADI Rescue Diver course is designed to improve a diver’s ability to identify and respond to potential issues and emergencies, both for themselves and for others.

Throughout the course, you’ll focus on the safety of those around you, going beyond just your own diving experience. It will challenge you to step outside your comfort zone, boosting your confidence in your skills and your ability to recognize when other divers need help—and how to provide that assistance when necessary.

This course is demanding, but it’s also incredibly rewarding, helping you build both confidence and competence in managing emergency situations.

Rescue Exercises:

Self-Rescue Review
Exercise 1 – Tired Diver
Exercise 2 – Panicked Diver
Exercise 3 – Response from shore, boat or dock (responsive diver)
Exercise 4 – Distressed Diver Underwater
Exercise 5 – Missing Diver
Exercise 6 – Surfacing the Unresponsive Diver
Exercise 7 – Unresponsive Diver at the Surface
Exercise 8 – Exiting the Unresponsive Diver
Exercise 9 – First Aid for Pressure-Related Injuries and Oxygen Administration

Rescue Scenarios:

Scenario 1 – Unresponsive Diver Underwater
Scenario 2 – Unresponsive Diver at the Surface

Certification Requirements:

Complete eLearning PADI Rescue Diver eLearning – Five knowledge development segments and exam.
Complete Rescue Diver Quick Review.
Demonstrate skills from the Self-Rescue Review.
Demonstrate skills from Rescue exercises 1–10 in open water.
Participate in Rescue Scenarios 1 and 2 in open water.
Prepare an emergency assistance plan for a dive site.

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