Cross Current Divers

Cross Current Divers

Rescue Diver

The Cost: 369.00

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The PADI Rescue Diver will expand your knowledge and experience beyond purely recreational level because you will 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?

  • PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
  • Minimum age: 15 years old (12 for PADI Junior Rescue Diver)
  • Successful completion of a sanctioned CPR program by completion of the course. We will offer the First Responder course in conjunction with Rescue.
  • 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
  • In water artificial respiration
  • Egress (exits)
  • First aid procedures for pressure related accidents
  • Dive accident scenarios
  • Cross Current Divers Rescue Diver

    How long will it take?

    1 weekend (Friday night, Saturday in water and Sunday for the Rescue Scenarios.

    What will I need?

  • PADI Rescue Manual
  • Where can I go from here??

    The PADI Rescue Diver certification is a prerequisite for all Professional level PADI courses, beginning with the PADI Divemaster certification.

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    Check out our events page to see when the next course is bing offered then contact us to sign up. Don't see this class listed, don't worry, contact us and we can set it up.

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