Rescue Diver Course
September 19 @ 8:00 am - September 20 @ 3:30 pm
$450
RESCUE DIVER COURSE
“Rewarding and fun” … this best describes the SDI Rescue Diver course.
This course will expand your knowledge and experience level making you the best buddy you can be!
Why become a Rescue Diver?
Rescue Divers learn to look beyond themselves and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Although this course is serious, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence.
What do I need to start?
You must be certified as an Advanced Open Water Diver or have a qualifying certification from another training organization, or, you must be Open Water Qualified with a minimum of 40 logged dives. You will need to have attended a sanctioned CPR and First Aid program within the past 24 months. The Minimum age is 15 years old (12 for Junior Rescue Diver).
What will I do?
Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies. During the 10 pool exercises and two open water scenarios, you will cover:
- Self-rescue and diver stress
- AED and emergency oxygen delivery systems
- Swimming and non-swimming rescue techniques
- Emergency management and equipment
- Panicked diver response
- Underwater problems
- Missing diver procedures
- Surfacing the unconscious diver
- In-water rescue breathing protocols
- Egress (exits)
- First aid procedures for pressure related accidents
How long will it take?
The Rescue Diver Course takes place over 2 days, beginning with a classroom discussion followed by a day of learning skills and procedures and a day of Open Water scenarios putting all those skills into practise. What does the course include?
The course price of $450 includes: your eLearning, air fills, instructor and certification fees.
What do I need to provide?
You need to supply your own scuba gear and pocket mask . Alternatively you can rent full scuba gear for the duration of the course at a total cost of $80. If you don’t have a pocket mask, we have them available for purchase.
Where can I go from here?
The Rescue Diver certification is a prerequisite for all Professional level courses, beginning with the Divemaster certification. Ask your instructor for more information.