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Why PADI Rescue
Diver?
Rewarding and fun –
that best describes the PADI Rescue Diver course.
This course will
expand your knowledge and experience level. Although this course is
serious, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence.
What do I
need to start?
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You can enroll in the
Rescue Diver Course as a certified Open Water Diver and
participate in the Rescue Diver knowledge development and rescue
training sessions, in confined water only, while working on your
Advanced Open Water Diver certification.
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To participate in
the rescue training sessions in open water, and to participate in the
open water rescue scenarios, you must be certified as a PADI Advanced
Open Water Diver or have a qualifying certification from another training organization.
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Minimum age: 15
years old (12 for PADI Junior Rescue Diver)
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Successful
completion of a sanctioned CPR program within the past 24 months. The
Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary
Care (First Aid) courses meet these requirements.
What will
I do?
Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if
necessary, manage dive emergencies. During the five open water
sessions, you'll cover:
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Self-rescue and
diver stress
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AED and emergency
oxygen delivery systems
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dive first aid
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swimming and
non-swimming rescue techniques
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emergency management
and equipment
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panicked diver
response
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underwater
problems
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missing diver
procedures
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surfacing the
unconscious diver
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in-water rescue
breathing protocols
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egress (exits)
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first aid
procedures for pressure related accidents
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dive accident
scenarios
How long
will it take?
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Recommended Course
Hours: 25
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Minimum Open Water
Training: five sessions over two days
What will
I need?
Required
Materials
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PADI Rescue Diver Manual with Diving Accident
management Work Slate.
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PADI Rescue Diver Video or DVD must be viewed.
Recommended Materials
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Emergency First Response Participant Manual
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RDP – Wheel, table, or eRDP
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The Encyclopedia of Recreational Diving
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Personal PADI Rescue Diver Video
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PADI Log Book
How
much does it cost?
Contact us for
current prices.
Where can
I go from here?
The PADI Rescue
Diver certification is a prerequisite for all Professional level PADI
courses, beginning with the
Divemaster
certification.
Get credit
for your training and experience and join the PADI Team!
If your certification is listed below you may qualify to enroll in the
PADI Adventure Diver and/or the Advanced Open Water Diver courses. Contact
a PADI Dive Center or Resort to find out how to begin.
ACUC Open Water or Plongeur Scuba Eau Libre
ANMP - CEDIP Niveau Plongeur
ANIS One Star Junior or One Star Diver
AUSI Level 2 Diver
BSAC Ocean Diver, Club Diver or Sport Diver
CMAS One Star Diver
FFESSM Niveau I
FIAS Base Avanzato
IDEA Open Water
IDD Open Water Diver
IDF Two Star Diver (with Alternate Air Source Ascent and 50 yard compass
swim)
NASDS Open Water
NAUI Scuba Diver or Open Water One
PDIC Open Water
SAA Club Diver
SDI Open Water Scuba Diver
SSI Open Water Diver
SNMP NICEAU (Level) 1
SSAC 3rd Class Diver
YMCA Bronze Star, Open Water or Scuba Diver
Note: Other certifications may qualify for enrollment in the Adventures
in Diving program. To be considered, your certification must show
proof of an entry-level scuba certification with a minimum of four open
water training dives. |
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