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PADI Rescue Diver
The PADI Rescue Diver course expands on self rescue and accident prevention skills learned in prior diver training, and develop additional rescue skills and accident management abilities. Through practicing simulated rescues for a variety of different accident scenarios you will learn to adapt the core skills to your own capabilities, strengths and limitations. This will make you far more aware of yourself and your dive buddy, maximizing safety and enjoyment, and gives you the both the skills to avoid emergency situations before they arise, and the confidence to manage a real emergency situation should it occur.
Most professional dive organizations recommend that all divers train as a Rescue Diver for safety reasons, but most rescue divers will recommend this course because, though challenging, it's the most rewarding course they have done - it’s a lot of fun, and you will notice an immediate and dramatic improvement in your dive skills.
Pre-Requisites:
You must be a certified PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent before beginning this course.
You must also hold a valid CPR and First Aid certificate. If you already hold a valid, qualifying certificate, you'll need to bring it with you. If not, the Emergency First Response course can be arranged as a one day course through Master Divers. This is valid for all first aid situations covering scenarios, beyond what you might encounter in dive situations, and is valid for two years.
Schedule:
The Rescue Diver course is normally taught over three days, with six open water sessions and two theory classes, but it can be spread over a longer period if you prefer.
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Where to from here?
Once you are certified as a Rescue Diver you are recognized as a competent, well-trained recreational diver. We recommend conslidating your skills now by gaining further experience - enjoy some fun dives, or extend your skills to encompass into additional special activities with adventure dives or Specialty Diver courses.
If you have qualified as a PADI Rescue Diver and also earned five other PADI specialties you qualify for the PADI Master Scuba Diver certification. You can apply to the PADI with evidence of your training and experience to receive this distinction; no further exams are required, as these are experiential ratings that signify your diving skill, commitment, and experience.
If you are planning to go on to become a dive professional, you will need to have 20 logged dives before beginning the PADI Divemaster course.
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