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Rescue Diver Certification

Do you want to be the best buddy you can be? Do you want to be prepared to lend assistance to a fellow diver and know what to do in an emergency? Then take the PADI Rescue Diver Class. This course will focus on diving rescue, accident management and prevention.  In addition you will increase your confidence in your own diving skills and be better able to assist others.

 
Although this course is a prerequisite for PADI Instructors and Divemasters, it is a course that benefits all divers. Upon completion of this course there is a sense of pride and accomplishment in knowing that you will be more confident and prepared as a diver.

Course Requirements-
Completion of the PADI Rescue Diver Manual, DVD & Waivers, two evening classroom sessions, one pool session and approximately eight hours of open water training.

Rescue Diver Course Prerequisites-
Must be a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and have a current PADI EFR (Emergency First Responder) certification, or an equivalent (CPR / First Aid may suffice)

In addition to your basic scuba diving equipment you will need: 

  • Rescue diver manual
  • Rescue DVD
  • Accident management work slate
  • Pocket mask
  • First aid kit
Included: 
  • Tanks
  • Weights
  • 2 Classroom sessions
  • 1 Pool training session
  • PADI Certification Card
Not Included:
  • Dive Equipment
  • Open Water Dives ($150)
  • Transportation & Lodging
  • Rescue Diver Crew Pack (pocket mask included), $115 CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE
Course Fee: 
  • $300 Rescue Diver Course

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