rescue diver
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.
COURSE DETAILS
DESCRIPTION & DETAILS
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.
Academic
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:
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.
Getting Started
Register for your course at the Dive Resort. You progress through five knowledge development sections. If you prefer, you can choose to study with the Rescue Diver Manual and watch the Rescue Diver Video (a book and DVD package). At the Dive Resort the course itself, get your materials and start learning. Your PADI Instructor will meet with you to schedule knowledge review sessions along with your rescue exercises and scenarios.
Inclusions
UNA will provide all the basic scuba gear you’ll use including a mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, wetsuit, buoyancy control device, dive gauges and a tank.
Refreshments on board and drinking water are available for all, Breakfast on dive day.
What you carry along?
You will need to start your adventures in Scuba Diving with sunscreen Lotion, Hand towel, Sun Glasses, easy footwear a spare T-shirt.
FAQ's
WHO IS THIS DIVE FOR?
This course is for those who want to prepare themselves to prevent problems and learn how to manage dive emergencies.
HOW DEEP AND HOW LONG IS EACH DIVE?
The open water portion of the Rescue Diver course is based around Rescue Excercises and Rescue Scenarios so there isn’t any ‘dives’ per se.
WHAT ARE THE PRE-REQUISITES?
Must have successfully completed sanctioned course on cardio pulmonary resuscitation and basic first air within a period of last 24 months.
Must be a certified PADI Advanced open water diver or equivalent.
Should have at logged at least 20 dives including deep and navigation dives.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF RESCUE DIVER COURSE?
Completion of rescue diver course make you a breed apart from other divers and you gain much respect among divers. With this respect it carries responsibility of acting prudently in emergency situation to save life.
This course provides you confidence not only to help others, but to help yourself in emergency situations.
HOW IS THE COURSE STRUCTURED?
Knowledge Development, Rescue Training Sessions and Open water rescue scenarios.
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?
This is the first logical step towards becoming a dive professional if that is your goal or achieve the highest rating in non professional diving – Master Scuba Diver. For more details on the learning flow chart click here.
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.
Academic
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
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.
Getting Started
Register for your course at the Dive Resort. You progress through five knowledge development sections. If you prefer, you can choose to study with the Rescue Diver Manual and watch the Rescue Diver Video (a book and DVD package). At the Dive Resort the course itself, get your materials and start learning. Your PADI Instructor will meet with you to schedule knowledge review sessions along with your rescue exercises and scenarios.
Inclusions
UNA will provide all the basic scuba gear you’ll use including a mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, wetsuit, buoyancy control device, dive gauges and a tank.
Refreshments on board and drinking water are available for all, Breakfast on dive day.
What you carry along?
You will need to start your adventures in Scuba Diving with sunscreen Lotion, Hand towel, Sun Glasses, easy footwear a spare T-shirt.
FAQ's
WHO IS THIS DIVE FOR?
This course is for those who want to prepare themselves to prevent problems and learn how to manage dive emergencies.
HOW DEEP AND HOW LONG IS EACH DIVE?
The open water portion of the Rescue Diver course is based around Rescue Excercises and Rescue Scenarios so there isn’t any ‘dives’ per se.
WHAT ARE THE PRE-REQUISITES?
Must have successfully completed sanctioned course on cardio pulmonary resuscitation and basic first air within a period of last 24 months.
Must be a certified PADI Advanced open water diver or equivalent.
Should have at logged at least 20 dives including deep and navigation dives.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF RESCUE DIVER COURSE?
Completion of rescue diver course make you a breed apart from other divers and you gain much respect among divers. With this respect it carries responsibility of acting prudently in emergency situation to save life.
This course provides you confidence not only to help others, but to help yourself in emergency situations.
HOW IS THE COURSE STRUCTURED?
Knowledge Development, Rescue Training Sessions and Open water rescue scenarios.
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?
This is the first logical step towards becoming a dive professional if that is your goal or achieve the highest rating in non professional diving – Master Scuba Diver. For more details on the learning flow chart click here.
DETAILED ITENIRARY
Day 1: Theory Session
0900 HRS Arrive at the Dive Resort enroll for your dive course. Read and study the PADI manual. Sit back
relax and enjoy the calm and luxury of the 150 year old heritage villa now a dive resort, where
Your instructor will further start with the rescue diver theory and make you watch some very
useful videos.
1500 HRS You will be taught to read the signs in yourself and others of potential problems and learn the
skills necessary to remediate. Now, it’s time to practice all the skills you have learnt. You, your
trainer and classmates will take-on different roles (rescuer, assistant, and victim) to make it as
life-like as possible.
1630 HRS Evening confined water session only if required for re-run of dive skill
Day 2: Open Water Dive – Skills
0700 HRS ETA Report at the Dive Resort
0730 HRS Light breakfast will be served at the villa Café
0815 HRS ETD Boarding dive shuttle at Dive Resort
0845 HRS ETD Dive Boat leaves from the jetty to the dive site. Your PADI Instructor will give you a short
briefing and run through what all you have learnt you will be required to demonstrate
some dive skills while underwater.
1245 HRS ETA Dive boat at the jetty
1300 HRS ETA Arrival at the Dive Resort from your dive and relax. If you require extra pool session do let
us know, we will help gladly
1630 HRS Evening confined water session only if required for re-run of dive skill
Day 3: Open Water Dive – Scenario
0700 HRS ETA Report at the Dive Resort
0730 HRS Light breakfast will be served at the villa Café
0815 HRS ETD Boarding dive shuttle at Dive Resort
0845 HRS ETD Dive Boat leaves from the jetty to the dive site. Your PADI Instructor will give you a short
briefing and run through what all you have learnt you will be required to demonstrate
different skills in different scenarios.
1245 HRS ETA Dive boat at the jetty
1300 HRS ETA Arrival at the Dive Resort from your dive celebrates your new qualification as
PADI Rescue Diver!
FAQ'S
WHO IS THIS DIVE FOR ?
This course is for those who want to prepare themselves to prevent problems and learn how to manage dive emergencies.
HOW DEEP AND HOW LONG IS EACH DIVE ?
The open water portion of the Rescue Diver course is based around Rescue Excercises and Rescue Scenarios so there isn’t any ‘dives’ per se.
WHAT ARE THE PRE-REQUISITES ?
Must have successfully completed sanctioned course on cardio pulmonary resuscitation and basic first air within a period of last 24 months.
Must be a certified PADI Advanced open water diver or equivalent.
Should have at logged at least 20 dives including deep and navigation dives.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF RESCUE DIVER COURSE ?
Completion of rescue diver course make you a breed apart from other divers and you gain much respect among divers. With this respect it carries responsibility of acting prudently in emergency situation to save life.
This course provides you confidence not only to help others, but to help yourself in emergency situations.
HOW IS THE COURSE STRUCTURED ?
Knowledge Development, Rescue Training Sessions and Open water rescue scenarios.
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT ?
This is the first logical step towards becoming a dive professional if that is your goal or achieve the highest rating in non professional diving – Master Scuba Diver. For more details on the learning flow chart click here.
0900 HRS Arrive at the Dive Resort enroll for your dive course. Read and study the PADI manual. Sit back
relax and enjoy the calm and luxury of the 150 year old heritage villa now a dive resort, where
Your instructor will further start with the rescue diver theory and make you watch some very
useful videos.
1500 HRS You will be taught to read the signs in yourself and others of potential problems and learn the
skills necessary to remediate. Now, it’s time to practice all the skills you have learnt. You, your
trainer and classmates will take-on different roles (rescuer, assistant, and victim) to make it as
life-like as possible.
1630 HRS Evening confined water session only if required for re-run of dive skill
Day 2: Open Water Dive – Skills
0700 HRS ETA Report at the Dive Resort
0730 HRS Light breakfast will be served at the villa Café
0815 HRS ETD Boarding dive shuttle at Dive Resort
0845 HRS ETD Dive Boat leaves from the jetty to the dive site. Your PADI Instructor will give you a short
briefing and run through what all you have learnt you will be required to demonstrate
some dive skills while underwater.
1245 HRS ETA Dive boat at the jetty
1300 HRS ETA Arrival at the Dive Resort from your dive and relax. If you require extra pool session do let
us know, we will help gladly
1630 HRS Evening confined water session only if required for re-run of dive skill
Day 3: Open Water Dive – Scenario
0700 HRS ETA Report at the Dive Resort
0730 HRS Light breakfast will be served at the villa Café
0815 HRS ETD Boarding dive shuttle at Dive Resort
0845 HRS ETD Dive Boat leaves from the jetty to the dive site. Your PADI Instructor will give you a short
briefing and run through what all you have learnt you will be required to demonstrate
different skills in different scenarios.
1245 HRS ETA Dive boat at the jetty
1300 HRS ETA Arrival at the Dive Resort from your dive celebrates your new qualification as
PADI Rescue Diver!
FAQ'S
WHO IS THIS DIVE FOR ?
This course is for those who want to prepare themselves to prevent problems and learn how to manage dive emergencies.
HOW DEEP AND HOW LONG IS EACH DIVE ?
The open water portion of the Rescue Diver course is based around Rescue Excercises and Rescue Scenarios so there isn’t any ‘dives’ per se.
WHAT ARE THE PRE-REQUISITES ?
Must have successfully completed sanctioned course on cardio pulmonary resuscitation and basic first air within a period of last 24 months.
Must be a certified PADI Advanced open water diver or equivalent.
Should have at logged at least 20 dives including deep and navigation dives.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF RESCUE DIVER COURSE ?
Completion of rescue diver course make you a breed apart from other divers and you gain much respect among divers. With this respect it carries responsibility of acting prudently in emergency situation to save life.
This course provides you confidence not only to help others, but to help yourself in emergency situations.
HOW IS THE COURSE STRUCTURED ?
Knowledge Development, Rescue Training Sessions and Open water rescue scenarios.
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT ?
This is the first logical step towards becoming a dive professional if that is your goal or achieve the highest rating in non professional diving – Master Scuba Diver. For more details on the learning flow chart click here.