Rescue Diver
Challenging and rewarding best describe the PADI Rescue Diver course. Building upon what you’ve already learned, this course expands on what you already know about how to prevent problems, and how to manage them if they occur.
You can start the PADI Rescue Diver course online.
The Fun Part
The fun part about this course is rising to challenges and mastering them. Most divers find this course both demanding and rewarding, and at the end, say it’s the best course they’ve ever taken.
You may be able to earn college credit for the PADI Rescue Diver Course.
Rescue Diver – What You Learn
- Self rescue
- Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
- Emergency management and equipment
- Rescuing panicked divers
- Rescuing unresponsive divers
During the Rescue Diver program, you’ll learn quite a bit about the psychology of rescue along with what to look for. Did you know divers on the surface who are in serious trouble rarely if ever are able to shout or wave for help? In fact, drowning occurs silently and the Rescue Diver program helps you and your buddy understand what can happen, and how to manage many scuba diving emergencies.