
PADI RESCUE DIVER
Develop the skills to recognise, prevent, and manage dive-related problems, for yourself and others. A challenging but rewarding course that builds confidence, awareness, and responsibility in the water.
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Price: R7,500
Includes all gear, certification and e-learning.
What you'll learn
The PADI Rescue Diver course focuses on building awareness and problem-solving skills, helping you become a more capable and responsible diver. You’ll learn how to recognise potential issues, prevent problems before they arise, and manage a range of realistic rescue scenarios.
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PREREQUISITES
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To enrol on the PADI Rescue Diver course you must:
Be at least 12 years old
Hold a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another recognised agency)
Have current Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR & First Aid) training within the past 24 months
Complete the PADI Medical Questionnaire
KNOWLEDGE DEVELOPMENT
SELF RESCUE SKILLS
RESCUE SKILLS AND SCENARIOS


Complete eLearning to build a strong understanding of dive emergency management and first aid.
Practise important self-rescue and stress-management techniques to stay calm and make good decisions.
Learn how to recognise and respond to dive emergencies through realistic, hands-on practice.
COURSE AT A GLANCE
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Duration
3 Days
Included
All required equipment for duration of course
Training
Rescue scenarios in the pool and in the ocean
* Progression is based on comfort, relaxation and skill mastery.
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WHAT YOU'LL LEAVE WITH
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By the end of the course you'll:
✔ Respond confidently to dive emergencies
✔ Assist others and manage in-water and surface incidents
✔ Improve your leadership and decision-making skills
✔ Be prepared to prevent problems before they occur
✔ Earn your internationally recognised PADI Rescue Diver certification



Develop primary and secondary care skills to provide effective first aid when it matters most.




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