PADI Rescue Diver Course
The PADI Rescue Diver course is pivotal in expanding a diver's knowledge and experience. Rescue Divers learn to look beyond themselves, and begin to consider the safety and well-being of other divers. This is why the PADI Rescue Diver certification is a prerequisite for all PADI leadership-level training (PADI Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, and PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor). Rescue Diver training expands the basic problem prevention and accident management skills student divers learn beginning with the PADI Open Water Diver course. At the Rescue Diver level, students are ready to learn to manage more complex dive emergencies and to apply direct intervention techniques to assist others in an emergency. By its nature, the course is demanding, though realistic in its conduct, content and approach. Although the nature and context in which rescue training may be used is serious, this course should be an enjoyable challenge that builds up your confidence.
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How Do You Get Started
- Be 12 years of age or older
* Note: 12-14-year-old divers may earn Junior Rescue Diver certifications
- Be a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or have a qualifying certification from another training organization
- Completed EFR Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care training within 24 months
Course Setup
Self-study Theory Sessions
2 days Rescue Skills and Scenarios in Open Water
Our Price
Theory and Confined water training (the open water dives can be done on referral)
PADI e-Learning - $223.70
Openwater Training 2 Days - $600
Equipment Rental - $50
*Full price has to be paid before class. No same-day payment is accepted.
**Personal equipment requirement is a mask, snorkel, booties, SMB & dive knife.
Class Reschedule / Cancellation
Students can reschedule their class one week in advance. A $100 rescheduling fee will be charged if the class is rescheduled within the week prior to the class. If a student cancels the class within the week prior, the cancellation fee is $200.
Big Blue upholds the highest standards in the diving industry.
Please call 1(516)869-1888 or email info@bigbluescuba.com for more information.
