PADI Rescue Diver Certification Course
OADC/PADI Certification Courses
Why OADC/PADI Rescue Diver?
The OADC/PADI Rescue Diver will expand your knowledge and experience
beyond purely recreational level because you'll learn to look
beyond yourself and consider the safety and well being of other
divers. Although this course is serious, it is an enjoyable
way to build your confidence.
What do I need to start?
- OADC/PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or OADC/PADI Junior Advanced Open
Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from
another organization)
- Minimum age: 15 years old (12 for OADC/PADI Junior Rescue Diver)
- Successful completion of a sanctioned CPR program within
the past 24 months
What will I do?
Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and,
if necessary, manage dive emergencies. During the five open
water sessions, you'll cover:
- Self-rescue and diver stress
- Dive first aid
- Emergency management and equipment
- Swimming and non-swimming assists
- Panicked diver response
- Underwater problems
- Missing diver procedures
- Surfacing the unconscious diver
- Inwater artificial respiration
- Egress (exits)
- First aid procedures for pressure related accidents
- Dive accident scenarios
How long will it take?
- Recommended Course Hours: 25
- Minimum Open Water Training: five sessions over two days
What will I need?
- OADC/PADI Rescue Diver Crew-Pak
- OADC/PADI Rescue Diver video
Where can I go from here?
The OADC/PADI Rescue Diver certification is a prerequisite for all
Professional level OADC/PADI courses, beginning with the OADC/PADI Divemaster
certification. Stop by our OADC/PADI Dive Center to enroll in a OADC/PADI
Rescue Diver course and prepare yourself for what lies ahead.