The PADI Rescue Diver course is widely regarded as the most challenging — and most rewarding — recreational scuba course. It teaches you how to prevent problems, manage emergencies, and respond effectively when things don’t go as planned.
This course changes how you think about diving.
Self-rescue skills and diver stress management
Recognizing and preventing dive-related emergencies
Responding to panicked and unresponsive divers
Conducting missing diver searches
Managing accident scenes and coordinating rescue efforts
The Rescue Diver course includes:
Knowledge development and scenario preparation
Confined water skill practice
Multiple open water rescue scenarios
Training sessions are scheduled after enrollment and are performance-based.
Certified Advanced Open Water Divers
Divers looking to increase confidence and situational awareness
Anyone serious about dive safety and leadership
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
Emergency First Response (CPR & First Aid) within the last 24 months
Minimum age: 12 years old
Completion of a medical questionnaire (physician approval may be required)
Professional instruction by certified PADI instructors
Hands-on rescue training and scenario-based exercises
PADI Rescue Diver certification upon successful completion
Dive gear rental (if needed)
Open water site or boat fees (if applicable)
This course is physically and mentally demanding
Certification is based on demonstrated competence, not speed
Scheduling is coordinated after enrollment
The PADI Rescue Diver course is widely regarded as the most challenging — and most rewarding — recreational scuba course. It teaches you how to prevent problems, manage emergencies, and respond effectively when things don’t go as planned.
This course changes how you think about diving.
Self-rescue skills and diver stress management
Recognizing and preventing dive-related emergencies
Responding to panicked and unresponsive divers
Conducting missing diver searches
Managing accident scenes and coordinating rescue efforts
The Rescue Diver course includes:
Knowledge development and scenario preparation
Confined water skill practice
Multiple open water rescue scenarios
Training sessions are scheduled after enrollment and are performance-based.
Certified Advanced Open Water Divers
Divers looking to increase confidence and situational awareness
Anyone serious about dive safety and leadership
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
Emergency First Response (CPR & First Aid) within the last 24 months
Minimum age: 12 years old
Completion of a medical questionnaire (physician approval may be required)
Professional instruction by certified PADI instructors
Hands-on rescue training and scenario-based exercises
PADI Rescue Diver certification upon successful completion
Dive gear rental (if needed)
Open water site or boat fees (if applicable)
This course is physically and mentally demanding
Certification is based on demonstrated competence, not speed
Scheduling is coordinated after enrollment
