The PADI Rescue Diver Course
 The
Rescue Diver Course introduces students to techniques including self-rescue/self-sufficiency
and established diver rescue procedures. This course is highly
recommended for all divers, and is required in order to continue
through Professional and Master SCUBA Diver ratings.
- Junior
Level- age 12 or above.
- Standard
Level- age 15 or above.
 Prerequisite:
Age requirement and medical evaluation (a physician's medical for diving fitness
may be required depending on your medical history). Paperwork can be completed
in advance or at course registration. PADI Junior or Standard Advanced Open
Water Diver certification, or an equivalent rating is required for this course.
A minimum
of 20 logged dives, showing experience in Deep and Navigation, are also an
entry requirement.
A Standard
Learning Agreement must be reviewed and signed in addition to course paperwork.
Once registered, any session the student misses must be made up at an extra
charge or during the next regular course schedule, or forfeit remaining course
fees.
Course
outline:
Course includes all materials and necessary SCUBA equipment. It
is recommended, but not required, that students own all of their
own equipment, as familiarity
with personal gear improves general diving skills. In addition to SCUBA equipment
a knife, depth gauge, compass, timing device, Tables and whistle/surface signaling
device are all required for this course.
Rescue Diver certification covers Academic sessions (Rescue Diver
Manual, Knowledge Reviews and Final Exam) and twelve in-water rescue
scenarios, proceeding from
basic tired diver procedures through detailed missing-diver recovery and First
Aid procedures.
PADI Emergency First Response course, or equivalent
including basic first aid and CPR techniques is an exit requirement
for this course; training
must be current (within two years).
This certification is valid for life; however, it is recommended
that you keep your diving skills up to date if you're not able
to dive often. Ask your instructor
about refresher sessions or SCUBA Tune-Ups!
Junior Diver ratings can be upgraded after the diver's 15th Birthday
by paying a registration fee and processing a new card, or by taking
the next course and
automatically upgrading with the new certification. Some depth and supervision
limitations apply to Junior Diver ratings.
Course
Fees:
Course Fees vary depending on your schedule and the number of students
in your group. Individual students can be added to existing groups,
or may choose to
take a private course. Review your schedule with our staff and receive a quote
on your course.
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