Rescue Diver  The PADI Rescue Diver will expand your knowledge and experience beyond purely recreational level, because you'll learn to look beyond yourself and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Although this course is serious, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence. What do you need to begin? You will need to be PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization). Minimum age: 15 years old (12 for PADI Junior Rescue Diver). Successful completion of a sanctioned CPR program within the past 24 months such as EFR. What will you do during the PADI Rescue Diver Course? Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies. During the five open water sessions, you'll cover: Self-rescue and diver stress, dive first aid, emergency management and equipment, swimming and non-swimming assists, panicked diver response, underwater problems, missing diver procedures, surfacing the unconscious diver, in water artificial respiration, egress (exits), first aid procedures for pressure related accidents and dive accident scenarios. What is included within the Course? The course includes equipment hire and boat fees. Students must purchase the Rescue Diver Manual prior to starting the course. Student course materials as the PADI Rescue Diver Manual and Certification is included. The course is conducted over 3 days. Where can you go after completing this program? The PADI Rescue Diver certification will allow you to participate in the PADI Divemaster course or apply for the PADI Master Scuba Diver if combined with 5 PADI Specialty ratings. The Divemaster course is the first step towards a professional diving career. When can you start? We run Rescue Diver Courses on a daily basis so you can start as soon as you are ready.