PADI Rescue Diver

Become a Rescue Diver. A great level to be. You will have the skills to aid your fellow divers in an emergency.

Scuba divers describe the PADI Rescue Diver course as the most challenging, yet most rewarding course they’ve ever taken. Why? Because you learn to prevent and manage problems in the water, and become more confident in your skills as a diver, knowing that you can help others if needed. During the course, you learn to become a better buddy by practicing problem solving skills until they become second nature. Plus, the course is just fun - it’s serious, but still allows for lots of laughter in between the focused learning.

What the Course Entails

The PADI Rescue Diver course prepares you to deal with dive emergencies, minor and major, using a variety of techniques. Through knowledge development and rescue exercises, you learn what to look for and how to respond. During rescue scenarios, you put into practice your knowledge and skills. Topics include:

Self-rescue

Recognizing and managing stress in other divers

Emergency management and equipment

Rescuing panicked divers

Rescuing unresponsive divers

Course Duration: 3 Days

Course Pre-requisites

Advanced Open Water certification and Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months (though most divers take it at the same time as the rescue course). To succeed in passing the course, however, you also need to be physically fit and have the right mental attitude.

Course Flow

PADI (Junior) Adventure Divers who are at least 12 years old and have completed the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive may enrol in a Rescue Diver course. You also need to have Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months. You can complete this training during the Rescue Diver course. Your instructor may also offer the Emergency Oxygen Provider specialty diver course at the same time.

How Can I Get Started?

Register for PADIs eLearning option PADI's eLearning option - PADI’s eLearning option - to start now. You progress through five knowledge development sections using a web-based system that lets you learn at your own pace through an easy-to-use, interactive program. You also have access to an online version of the Rescue Diver Manual for reference during and after the course.

If you prefer, you can choose to study with the Rescue Diver Manual and watch the Rescue Diver Video (a book and DVD package).

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5* resort with great house reef diving
Set in beautiful gardens
Excellent Restaurant/Bar/Spa/Pool
Perfect for those seeking quality
220 rooms with terrace or sea view
HB or AI board basis

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Lahami Bay Beach Resort

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The Lahami Bay Beach Resort is surrounded by pristine natural, untouched surroundings, reflecting an Oriental Maritime and a Mediterranean style.

5* resort with great house reef diving
Set in beautiful gardens
Excellent Restaurant/Bar/Spa/Pool
Perfect for those seeking quality
220 rooms with terrace or sea view
HB or AI board basis

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126 oceanfront and garden rooms
Located close to restaurants and bars
Pool/Spa/Baby Sitting/Casino/Gym
Dive centre on-site
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Private island resort
Explore the island on foot
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Dive with dugongs
Choice of BB or HB basis
Dive centre on-site

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El Rio Y Mar

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Romantic resort location for couples
Just 15 cabana style bungalows
A’la carte restaurant menu
Choice of BB and HB basis
Very quiet location on private beach
First Class Service/Spa/Infinity Pool

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TBC

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15 Traditional style water bungalows
Full boar inc 3 boat dives a day
Unlimited house reef diving
Peace and tranquility
Spa/Massage/Dive centre on-site

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TBC

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Beachfront resort with sandy beach
Full board basis with 3 dives per day
Unlimited house reef diving
45 chalets (22 deluxe / 23 standard)
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Great for all divers and non-divers

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Hilton’s flagship resort in Naama bay
Beachfront promenade location
BB, HB & FB board basis
Relaxed laid back atmosphere
Choice of restaurants and bars
4 outdoor pools including a kids pool

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Hilton Fayrouz Resort

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Hilton’s flagship resort in Naama bay
Beachfront promenade location
BB, HB & FB board basis
Relaxed laid back atmosphere
Choice of restaurants and bars
4 outdoor pools including a kids pool

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Hilton Dreams Resort

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Choice of 4 restaurants
314 with balcony or terrace
All inclusive resort
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