You will learn skills such as how to perform self rescues, buddy rescues, recognize and calm potential panic divers, administer proper first aid to divers that have experienced dive related injuries, conduct effective search patterns and manage accident scenes. After the Rescue Diver Course, you can enroll in the Master Scuba Diver Development Program or start in the professional ranks and sign up for the Divemaster Course.
Any certified open water scuba diver who wishes to expand their diver knowledge and skillset
Any certified advanced adventure diver or advanced diver who would like to advance in dive training
Anyone interested in becoming a dive leader
Course prerequisites:
Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent
Provide proof of current CPR, first aid and oxygen (O2) provider (where local law permits) certification*
Provide proof of Advanced Adventure Diver certification, or equivalent, or open water diver certification and 40 logged open water dives
* Note: CPR, first aid and oxygen provider courses may be combined with the rescue program by qualified instructors. First Response Training Course meets these requirements
Course includes:
Academics: Online digital material, Active learning session
Open Water Checkouts: 4 open water checkout dives to be completed over 2 days.
Recognition of Completion: Certificate, Hard copy of C-Card, Electronic C-Card