Rescue Diver
THE COURSE
The PADI Rescue Diver course is designed to develop the necessary knowledge and skills for individuals to effectively perform diver rescues and assists, manage diving-accident situations and render proper first aid. Emphasis is on fun and safety. This course is conducted over one evening and one weekend.
COURSE PRE-REQUISITES
In order to enrol in the Rescue Diver Course, you must:
- Be certified as an Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent rating.
- Be medically and physically fit.
- Be certified as a PADI Medic First Aid or equivalent rating.
COURSE CONTENT
This course is divided up into the following:- Theory session occupying one evening.
- Final examination.
- Twelve practical exercises conducted over one weekend.
EQUIPMENT REQUIRED
- Mask, snorkel, fins, boots, gloves, buoyancy control device with low pressure inflation, regulator, alternate air source, submersible pressure gauge, depth gauge, weight belt, tank, wet suit, diving watch or bottom timer or dive computer, compass, knife, whistle, surviballoon, small torch, strobe or cylume, slate or underwater note book with pencil, dive tables and buddy line.
- Two passport size photographs.