Learn to prevent and manage diving emergencies. The Rescue Diver course develops your knowledge and skills to help other divers and handle underwater problems. This challenging course builds confidence and prepares you to respond effectively in emergency situations.

What You'll Learn

Emergency Response Skills

• Self-rescue techniques and problem prevention
• Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
• Emergency management and rescue equipment use
• Inwater rescue breathing and emergency procedures
• Missing diver search patterns and recovery techniques

Rescue Scenarios

• Tired diver assistance and panicked diver management
• Unresponsive diver surface and underwater rescue
• Emergency action planning and coordination
• First aid for pressure-related injuries
• CPR and oxygen administration for diving accidents

Training Components

Knowledge Development Five theory sections covering diver emergencies, rescue techniques, accident management, and emergency procedures. Includes comprehensive exam.

Self-Rescue Review Practice essential self-rescue skills including cramp release, buoyancy establishment, airway control, and emergency ascent procedures.

Rescue Exercises Ten practical rescue exercises building from basic assistance to complex emergency scenarios, conducted in open water environments.

Rescue Scenarios Two realistic accident scenarios requiring you to put rescue skills together in challenging, lifelike situations.

Emergency Action Plan Develop a comprehensive emergency response plan for local diving locations.

Course Details

Duration: 3-4 days 

Prerequisites: Advanced Open Water Diver + EFR Primary and Secondary Care (or equivalent) 

Training environment: Open water exercises and scenarios 

What's included: Theory, scenarios, certification materials, emergency equipment training 

Price: 500€ / person

What You'll Receive

PADI Rescue Diver certification, enhanced problem-solving abilities, and confidence to handle diving emergencies effectively.

Next Steps

Rescue Diver certification is required for Divemaster training and represents a significant step toward diving leadership. This course fundamentally changes how you approach diving by developing your awareness and emergency response capabilities.

Equipment rental available. This course requires physical and mental challenges designed to build real-world rescue skills and emergency response confidence.

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