PADI Rescue Diver

Why PADI Rescue Diver?

The rescue Diver Course develops your knowledge and skills to be able to assist other divers in trouble, manage diving accident situations and perform diving first aid. A combination of classroom, confined and open water sessions which will teach you the theory and practical knowledge necessary to deal with any diving emergency both above and under water.

Focusing on prevention, response and correct accident management, this course widens your scope making you a more safe and valuable diving companion. Rescue Diver is also a necessary step towards PADI professional status.

What do I need to start?

• To participate in the rescue training sessions in open water, and to participate in the open water rescue scenarios, you must be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or have a qualifying certification from another training organization.
• Minimum age: 15 years old (12 for PADI Junior Rescue Diver)
• Successful completion of a sanctioned CPR program within the past 24 months. The Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid) courses meet these requirements.

What if I do not have a CPR certification in the past 24 months?

• The first week of the course is the The Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid) certification.

The next  Rescue Class will be in October 2012.  Please call the store for additional information.


If you want to be a rescue diver and do not have your Advanced Open Water cert, you can complete your AOW during one of our upcoming trips ( See Florida or Mexico Trip )