PADI Rescue Diver Course
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 – albeit it’s serious fun – and it allows for lots of laughter in between the focused learning.
WHO CAN JOIN THE RESCUE DIVER COURSE?
PADI (Junior) Adventure Divers who are at least 12 years old and have completed the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive may enroll in the Rescue Diver course. All students need to have completed Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months. If they haven't completed it prior to enrolling, students can complete this training during the Rescue Diver course. (A minimum of 20 logged dives is required)
KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT
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.
RESCUE SCENARIOS
During rescue scenarios, you put into practice your knowledge and skills.
Self-rescue
Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
Emergency management and equipment
Rescuing panicked divers
Rescuing unresponsive divers
PREREQUISITES
Minimum 12 years of agePADI (Junior) Adventure Diver certified – must have completed the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive (or qualifying certification from another training organization) OR
PADI Advanced Open Water (or qualifying certification from another training organization)
Prior to any water sessions return completed the Medical Statement and have physician approval for diving, if needed
Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (or qualifying first aid and CPR training from another organization) course completion within the past 24 months
What does it include?
Rescue Diver Crew Pak (included in course fee)
Lecture: 3 sessions to cover 5 Knowledge Reviews and 1 written exam
Open Water training: 10 exercises and 2 scenarios over 2 days
Scuba rental equipment
Certification
Course Fee: hk$4,000 per person
