Until now everything you learned was more about Self-rescue. Rescue Diver Course is where you learn to rescue others. The Rescue Diver course is the third level qualification following the Advanced Open Water Diver qualification (AOWD). It is said to be the defining course if divers choose to stay as a recreational or become a Professional (Dive Master or Higher)
About the Course:
The PADI® Rescue Diver course will change the way you dive – in the best possible way. Learn to identify and fix minor issues before they become big problems, gain a lot of confidence and have serious fun along the way.
Discover why countless divers say Rescue Diver is their favorite scuba course.
Take This Course If You Want to:
Course Learning:
Online learning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Complete the knowledge development section of your course whenever, wherever it's convenient for you.
Work at your own pace, online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor for in-water training, or whenever you have a question.
eLearning time commitment: 8-12 hours
With Your Instructor:
The water training sessions are serious fun. You'll practice handling scenarios such as a leg cramp and assisting a tired diver by role-playing with other students and your instructor.
Prerequisites:
Adventure Diver/Junior Adventure Diver (or qualifying certification) with completed Underwater Navigation Dive; EFR Primary and Secondary Care training (or qualifying training) within 24 months
Minimum age: 12 years or older
Total time commitment: 4-7 days
Add-On Options:
Emergency Frist Responder and/or Emergency O2 Provider