PADI Rescue Diver

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Build on the knowledge that you already have about how to prevent problems, and manage them should they occur with the help of the experienced Instructors from Awesome Scuba.

Many divers consider this course the most fun and rewarding one they do.

All divers should aspire to get to the Rescue level as the techniques that you learn can help you (and your buddy) in any situation.

On Completion of the course you can

• Self rescue
• Recognizing and manage stress in other divers
• Understand emergency management and equipment
• Rescue panicked divers
• Rescue unresponsive divers

The PADI Rescue Diver crewpack includes all materials required to complete the PADI Rescue Diver course – including a pocket mask. You’ll learn how to think like a rescue diver and preview skills you’ll practice with your PADI Instructor.

Prerequisites

To enrol in the PADI Rescue Diver course, you must:

1. Be 15 years or older
2. Have a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or have a qualifying certification from another organisation)
3. Have a “fit to dive” medical signed by your local doctor before starting your course, Dive Medical (PDF 40 KB).
4. Sign an Awesome Scuba Learning Agreement, Learning Agreement (PDF 130 KB).
5. Be trained and current for first aid and CPR within the previous two years (Ask your instructor about Emergency First Response CPR and first aid courses available through Awesome Scuba).

Included in the Course

Awesome Scuba provides all of the equipment needed for this course. We do however recommend as a minimum that you have your own mask, snorkel and fins. Check out our great student gear deals.

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Next Awesome Adventure

After completing CPR and first aid and the PADI Rescue Diver course, you should take the PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider course Together, these three courses round out your ability to handle scuba diver emergencies.

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