Rescue Diver Course
PADI Rescue Diver
Develop the knowledge and skills to prevent and manage diving emergencies with greater confidence.
Overview
PADI Rescue Diver
Ready for your next challenge? The PADI Rescue Diver course helps you develop the knowledge and skills to prevent and manage diving emergencies.
You'll learn how to recognise potential problems, assist other divers and respond with greater confidence in the water.
The course
Rescue Diver Course
The PADI Rescue Diver course is designed to make you a more confident and capable diver. You'll learn how to prevent problems, manage stressful situations and assist other divers when needed.
Over 3 days, you'll practise rescue skills in controlled and open-water environments, including diver assistance, emergency response and first aid procedures.
Skills
What you'll learn
Self-Rescue & Stress Management
Learn how to recognise stress and manage problems before they become emergencies.
Emergency Response
Develop the skills and knowledge needed to respond effectively to diving emergencies.
Diving First Aid
Learn essential first aid procedures and how to respond to common diving-related emergencies.
Diver Rescue Techniques
Practise assisting distressed divers, both underwater and at the surface, and safely bringing them to the surface.
Missing Diver Procedures
Learn how to respond to a missing diver and apply appropriate search procedures.
Panicked Diver Response
Practise techniques for safely assisting a panicked diver while protecting yourself.
Assisting an Injured Diver
Learn techniques for helping an injured or unresponsive diver exit the water safely.
Emergency Scenarios
Practise realistic rescue situations to build confidence, problem-solving skills and decision-making.
Requirement
CPR & First Aid
A valid CPR and First Aid certification is required for the Rescue Diver course.
If you don't already have a current certification, ask our team about completing the required CPR and First Aid training alongside your Rescue Diver course.
You'll learn essential emergency skills including CPR, basic life support, first aid and how to respond to common emergency situations.
Your next step
Why take the Rescue Diver course?
The Rescue Diver course is an important step in your diving development. It helps you become a more confident buddy, improve your emergency response skills and prepare for further professional-level diving training.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Yes. You need a Rescue Diver certification and valid CPR & First Aid training to begin the PADI Divemaster program.
Some exercises can be physically demanding, but your instructor will guide you throughout the training.
The course typically takes 3 days. Additional CPR & First Aid training may take extra time.
You'll learn how to respond to situations such as diver stress, panic, equipment problems and assisting an unresponsive diver.
Yes. You need a current CPR & First Aid certification. If you don't have one, ask our team about completing the training with us.
Ready for your next challenge?
Contact us for more information or book your PADI Rescue Diver course now.