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Rescue Diver

Overview

Expand your knowledge and abilities in emergency procedures, accident management, and problem solving while building confidence in your personal scuba skills. The program is held over 4 evenings, alternating between classroom and pool training sessions, plus a full ocean weekend in Monterey. The following topics will be covered:

  • Self-rescue and recognizing and dealing with diver stress
  • Emergency management and equipment
  • Panicked diver response
  • In-water rescue breathing
  • Managing dive accident scenarios
  • Skin diving and scuba rescue simulations
"I learned a ton in my Rescue Diver class and improved my scuba skills 10-fold during the program, and it was totally fun!" - Bruce Fischer, PADI Divemaster

Pre-requisites:

  • You must have an Advanced Open Water certification from a recognized agency (PADI, NAUI, SSI, YMCA, SDI, etc.).
  • You must have completed a sanctioned CPR & 1st Aid course from a recognized agency (American Red Cross, PADI, American Health & Safety, etc.) within the last 24 months. You may complete this certification during or after the Rescue course, but you must be current to receive a Rescue Diver Card.
  • You should be in reasonable physical condition for this course as it is fairly strenuous.
  • You must be 15 years old to participate.

Training Materials:

  • PADI Rescue Diver Crewpak
Training Fee: $225
Included: - Training materials and certification card.
Not included: - Rental Gear (Students who need to rent gear will receive a 20% discount off our normal rental rate.)


Upcoming Training Dates
Theory/Confined WaterOcean
Jul 21, 23, 28, 30Aug 1, 2
Oct 31, Nov 1Nov 7, 8