| Course Name |
Rescue Diver |
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| Overview |
The PADI Rescue Diver will expand your knowledge and experience beyond purely recreational level because you'll learn to look beyond yourself and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Although this course is serious, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence. |
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| General Content |
Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies. During the five open water sessions, you'll cover:
- Self-rescue and diver stress
- AED and emergency oxygen delivery systems
- Diver first aid
- Swimming and non-swimming rescue techniques
- Emergency management and equipment
- Panicked diver response
- Missing diver procedures
- Surfacing the unconscious diver
- In-water rescue breathing protocols
- First aid procedures for pressure related accidents
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| Requirements |
You need to be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent to enrol in the course.
CPR certification is required prior to completion – see our Emergency First Response course for more information. |
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| Knowledge Development |
There are 5 knowledge reviews and a final exam to complete for this course. We'll go through the theory in classroom sessions before you take the exam. |
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| Confined Water |
You will have the chance to practice the rescue skills in the pool prior to the open water sessions. |
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| Open Water |
5 open water sessions which take place over a weekend. These are all day sessions which are physially demanding, but hugely satisfying. |
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| Included |
PADI Rescue Diver manual
PADI Rescue Diver DVD - returnable
PADI Diving Accident Management slate
Pocket mask
PADI Certification fee
Full Equipment hire including drysuit
Pool session to practice the skills |
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| Cost |
£300 |
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| Rescue Refresher |
If it's been a while since you did your Rescue Diver course why not have a Rescue Refresher and join onto one of the courses to go through the skills again. A great way to ensure you are up to date and ready to deal with an emergency. See the Whats On page for details of the next course. |
