PADI Rescue Diver Course
Enroll in the Rescue Diver Course and experience a transformative shift in your diving approach – for the better. Acquire the skills to detect and address minor concerns before they escalate, boost your self-assurance, and embark on an exhilarating journey of discovery.
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Learn To:
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Help other divers in emergency.
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Fix minor gear issues.
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Use an emergency oxygen kit.
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Refresh CPR.
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Pre Requisite:
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Advance Open Water Diver.
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EFR Certified.
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4 - 7 days of class.
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12 years or older.
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Medically evaluated and cleared for diving by a physician within 12 months.
Day 1-2: Orientation and Dive Theory
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Introduction to the course, PADI standards, and requirements.
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Dive theory sessions covering dive emergencies, accident management, and rescue techniques.
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Review of dive equipment and its use in rescue scenarios.
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Day 3-4: Skill Development and Scenarios
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Skill circuit practice including self-rescue techniques, assisting panicked divers, and managing unresponsive divers at the surface and underwater.
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Role-playing scenarios to simulate dive emergencies such as tired diver, lost diver, and panicked diver.
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Dive planning workshop focusing on risk assessment and emergency procedures.
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Day 5-6: Practical Scenarios and Assessments
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Conducting realistic rescue scenarios in open water, integrating previously learned skills.
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Practice in search patterns, underwater navigation, and managing multiple divers in distress.
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Final practical assessments to demonstrate competency in rescue skills and emergency response.
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Day 7: Certification and Conclusion
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Certification ceremony marking the completion of the PADI Rescue Diver course.
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Feedback session with instructors to discuss strengths and areas for improvement.
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Celebration of achievements and discussion of further training opportunities.
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Throughout the course, students will receive guidance and feedback from experienced instructors, as well as opportunities for self-directed study and reflection to enhance their knowledge and skills in dive rescue techniques and emergency management.
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