PADI Rescue Diver
Why PADI Rescue Diver?
Rewarding and fun – that best describes the PADI Rescue Diver
course run by DiveStyle. This course will expand your knowledge and
experience level: Rescue Divers learn to look beyond themselves 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?
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An Open Water Diver certification! You can enrol
in the Rescue Diver Course as soon as you are a certified Open
Water Diver (or have a qualifying certification from another
training organisation) and participate in the Rescue Diver knowledge
development and rescue training sessions, in confined water
only, while working on your Advanced Open Water Diver certification.
To participate in the rescue training sessions in open water,
and to participate in the open water rescue scenarios, you must
be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or have a qualifying
certification from another training organisation. |
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Minimum age: 15 years old (12 for PADI Junior Rescue Diver) |
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Medically fit for the experience, complete our Medical
Form |
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Certified in a CPR programme within the past 24 months. (The
Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care
(First Aid) courses meet these requirements.) |
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What will I do?
Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and,
if necessary, manage dive emergencies. During the course you will
cover:
Self-rescue and diver stress
AED and emergency oxygen delivery systems
Dive first aid
Swimming and non-swimming rescue techniques
Emergency management and equipment
Panicked diver response
Underwater problems
Missing diver procedures
Surfacing the unconscious diver
In-water rescue breathing protocols
Egress (exits)
First aid procedures for pressure related accidents
Dive accident scenarios
How long will it take?
As little as three days. The initial training is completed in a
swimming pool then it’s into open water for one day for the
scenarios.
What will I need?
We supply all materials as part of the course. These will include:
PADI Rescue Diver Crew-Pak
Any equipment needed for any pool training and the open water dives.
Students are expected to own basic equipment (mask, fins, snorkel,
boots and gloves) although these are available to hire.
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. Contact DiveStyle today to enrol in
the PADI Rescue Diver course and prepare yourself to Go Pro.
To book your place, complete the booking
form, call us on 0118 926 2288 or email
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