PADI Rescue Diver Course

PADI Rescue Diver Course
Desde USD 375,00 US$
  • Duración: 2 Días (aproximadamente)
  • Ubicación: Cozumel, Quintana Roo
The PADI Rescue Diver certification is an important step in scuba diving education that focuses on developing self-rescue skills, recognizing and managing potential diving emergencies, and assisting others in distress. 

The Rescue Diver course consists of three main components: knowledge development, confined water exercises, and open water scenarios. Here's a detailed description of each component: 
1.Knowledge Development: This component covers important theoretical aspects of rescue diving, such as recognizing and managing stress in yourself and others, accident prevention, emergency management, equipment considerations, and the psychology of rescue. 
2. Confined Water Exercises: In confined water, typically calm shallow water, you'll practice and refine rescue skills under the supervision of a PADI Instructor. These exercises involve simulated rescue scenarios, where you'll learn techniques for assisting a distressed diver, managing panicked or unresponsive divers, providing rescue breaths and CPR, and using specialized rescue equipment. The confined water exercises focus on developing your problem-solving abilities and reinforcing the importance of teamwork and effective communication. 
3. Open Water Scenarios: Under the guidance of a PADI Instructor, you'll participate in simulated emergency situations, such as locating a missing diver, providing assistance on the surface and underwater, and coordinating a rescue response. These scenarios allow you to practice decision-making, problem-solving, and leadership skills in a controlled diving environment. 

To enroll in the PADI Rescue Diver course, you must be at least 12 years old and have a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or an equivalent certification from another recognized diving organization). You should also have completed training in CPR and first aid within the past two years, which can be acquired through the Emergency First Response (EFR) course or an equivalent course. 

By completing the PADI Rescue Diver course, you'll gain the knowledge and skills necessary to handle diving emergencies, both for yourself and for others. It will enhance your situational awareness, self-confidence, and ability to prevent and manage potential diving incidents. 

To get this certification level, you will have to get the Emergency Fisrt Response from PADI or an equivalent (CPR) within the past 2 years.