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

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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