The PADI Rescue Diver course is a pivotal step in expanding a diver’s knowledge and experience. Being a good PADI Rescue Diver is about prevention, not reacting to emergencies when avoidable. The course duration is three days during which the student is introduced to all the elements of both “self” and “diver” rescue, administration of emergency aid and CPR for dive related accidents. This course is probably the biggest confidence building course that PADI offers.
If you don’t have an Emergency Responder Certification or similar then you will need to complete this one day course before certification as a PADI Rescue diver.
Rescue Diver training expands the basic problem prevention and accident management skills student divers learn beginning with the PADI Open Water Diver course. At the Rescue Diver level, students are ready to learn to manage more complex dive emergencies and to apply direct intervention techniques to assist others in an emergency. By its nature, the course is demanding, and realistic in its conduct, content and approach. But, although the nature and context in which rescue training may be used is serious, the course is one of the most fun, enjoyable and challenging courses available.
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