Quick Details
10 Rescue Exercises and 2 Rescue Scenarios
eLearning Course included
$ 781
eLearning Course
$ 239
Private Course Upgrade
$ 300
Rental BCDs, Regulators and wetsuit are available for $180 for the entire course
(Fins, Masks, and Snorkel are required)
About the Course
The PADI Rescue Diver Course teaches you to recognize, prevent, and manage problems in and out of the water. While the subject matter is serious, training is rewarding, practical, and surprisingly fun—building confidence for you and safety for your dive buddies.
Course Breakdown
- eLearning: Comprehensive online training (approx. 3 days) with a final exam.
- Practical Training (3 days): 10 Rescue Exercises + 2 Rescue Scenarios split across three sessions:
- Day 1: Rescuing responsive divers at the surface; underwater exercises (Exercises 1–4).
- Day 2: Locating and rescuing unresponsive divers underwater (Exercises 5–6, Scenario 1).
- Day 3: Surface rescue & first-aid care for an unresponsive diver (Exercises 7–10, Scenario 2).
- Emergency Action Plan: You’ll create an EAP to complete the course.
Skills You’ll Build
- Recognizing stress and preventing incidents before they escalate
- Search patterns, surfacing techniques, and exits/tows
- Assisting responsive divers at the surface and underwater
- Managing unresponsive diver scenarios and providing first-aid support
- Team communication, leadership, and scene management
Next Step: Divemaster
With your Rescue Diver certification and 40 logged dives, you’ll be ready to enroll in our professional PADI Divemaster Course.