Rescue Diver Course
The most important — and most fun — course you'll ever take.
Take your diving skills to a whole new level! In this course you will learn to rescue yourself and others from dangerous situations.
Learn critical skills to become a proficient and confident diver capable of managing emergencies, both major and minor underwater and on the surface. This course is designed for those who are passionate about diving and want ensuring the safety of themselves and fellow divers.
Discover why countless divers say Rescue Diver is their favourite scuba course.
What will you learn?
- Self-rescue and stress management
- Recognising and managing diver stress
- Emergency management and equipment
- Rescuing panicked, tired and unconscious divers (at surface and underwater)
- In-water rescue breathing and tows
- Accident scenarios — putting it all together
| Trip Details & Pricing | |
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| Rescue Diver Course | $509 USD |
What's included:
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Optional tips for your instructor and boat crew are not included. Schedules may vary with weather and sea conditions. If you have your own equipment, there is a discount of $20 a day.
Ready to learn with us?
Is the Rescue Diver course right for you?
You will need to be an Advanced Open Water diver and a minimum of 12 years of age to start this course. A current EFR / CPR & First Aid certification (within 24 months) — we can offer this alongside if you don't. A basic medical questionnaire will be given to you.
Change doubts into Confidence
Awareness and skills that turn "what if..." into "I know what to do".
Be capable in Emergencies
Practice real rescue scenarios so you are ready if it ever happens to you.
Be the Best Buddy You Can
The reliable diver people are glad to see on their boat.
Keep Progressing
The last step before Divemaster, and the one course divers say changed them most.
What Your Course Looks Like
The course is normally run over three days
- Prior to the course
Self Study
4/5 hours of theory to complete at home before we start.
- Day 1 - 7.30 am
Pool Skills and Theory
Recap the theory and go over any questions you have. Followed by pool practice of rescue skills under the guidance of our experienced instructors.
- Day 2 - 7.30 am
Casa Cenote
Carry on learning your new skills and re-practicing yesterdays in deeper waters. You’ll learn skills such as assisting panicked divers, providing oxygen and handling unresponsive divers at the surface and underwater.
- Day 3 - 7.30 am
Cenote or Ocean
Apply what you’ve learned in realistic rescue simulations. You’ll work through various emergency scenarios, including missing diver searches, providing emergency assistance and managing diver injuries.
- After the course
Certification
We process your certification and you are ready to act when problems occur.
Emergency First Responder
If you haven’t a current CPR and First Aid certificate you can take the EFR course with us prior to your Rescue Course.
PADI OR SDI
We are an SDI shop, we chose them for their flexibility in how we can teach. This means we can tailor each course to your needs and find the best way to help you with any difficulties you find in your studies.
Both PADI and SDI are worldwide agencies with big names.
Agencies don't train divers; they create training materials and certification requirements. The instructor makes the difference.
Our Instructors are very experienced and are all technical divers. We chose to work under the agency of SDI as it best supports us in passing on our knowledge to you.
We also have PADI instructors available.
Study materials
- PADI Certification — manual included
- SDI Certification — full eLearning included
What Makes Diving with Us Different?
Small Groups
Maximum 4:1 diver-to-instructor ratio — better attention, easier communication and a more controlled experience underwater.
We Take Our Time
No rushing through the course. We want you comfortable, prepared, and the best diver you can be.
Safety Comes First
We brief properly, choose sites carefully and keep conservative safety standards. You should feel looked after before, during and after your course.
Premium Gear Included
Well-maintained top-brand equipment, sized for you and checked carefully before every dive — at no extra cost.