The hardest course but the most rewarding course

Our students tend to describe the PADI Rescue Diver course as the most challenging, yet most rewarding course they’ve ever taken. Why?

We will teach you to learn to look beyond yourself, consider the safety and well being of other divers as well as prevent and manage problems in the water, as well as becoming more confident in your skills as a diver knowing that you can help others if needed and avoid poor judgement which is the case of most diver emergencies.
During the course, you learn to become a better buddy by practicing problem solving skills until they become second nature. Plus, the course is just fun – it’s serious, but still allows for lots of laughter in between the focused learning and an enjoyable way to build your confidence.

Have a read of James Dames account of his experience​ here

Course Overview

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The PADI Rescue Diver Course (including Junior rating) is an intensive programme to develop your range of skills in self rescue and the rescue of others.  Including:-
  • Self Rescue Review and;
  • Tired Divers
  • Panicked Divers
  • Responding from the shore/boat/dock to a responsive diver
  • A Distressed Diver Underwater
  • A Missing Diver
  • Surfacing an unresponsive diver
  • Unresponsive diver at the surface
  • Exiting the unresponsive diver
  • First aid for pressure related injuries and oxygen administration
  • Response from shore/boat to unresponsive (non-breathing) diver at the surface and in open water:
  • Unresponsive diver underwater - where you will search and locate a missing diver during an accident simulation.
  • Unresponsive diver at the surface - where you will effectively evaluate, tow, in-water rescue breathing, removing equipment, exiting and CPR.

What do I need, to be able to start?

You need to be an Advanced or Junior Advanced Open Water diver
Holder of a recognised CPR certification within the last two years to allow you to qualify - no worries if you do not then choose the Rescue Course: Standard package
As a minimum by now you should be the owner of a Mask / Snorkel / Fins and Computer and as such these items are not supplied as part of the equipment for this course

During your training you will be offered the opportunity to purchase any of these items you do not own but the rescue course, is about becoming a confident diver, able to stop issues from occurring, the most confident divers are comfortable in their own equipment. 

​The other items needed , things like Drysuit and Baselayers will be provided if you are the holder of a Drysuit Speciality

​You will also need a Pocket Rescue Mask, available in store

What Will I do?

  • Work through the theory in your own time and then review with your instructor prior to each session (manual) OR
  • Work through the online e-learning in your own time and show evidence of completion prior to each session - you can purchase directly from PADI or as part of our full package from us.
  • Working with your instructor and support team you will learn, practise, practise and be stress tested in the 10 Rescue Exercises in confined water over five pool sessions;
  • ​Practise the 10 Rescue Exercises in open water, followed by two rescue scenarios;
  • Have fun, lots of laughs and work hard

Any other costs?

Entrance fees for open water site and personal travel costs.

Whats Next?

​​​Gain five PADI Specialities and apply to become a PADI Master Scuba Diver or have a look at joining our Dive Master course or internship and becoming a PADI Professional

Examples of Skills being used:-

Rescue Course Packages

Dive Rutland Student completing Surface Tow and diver de-kit April 2012.

Basic

Rescue Theory Materials: Manual or Elearning
Dive Equipment for Pool
​Dive Equipment for Open Water
PADI Processing and e-certification Card
Project Aware donation resulting in your e-certification being in the latest Project Aware picture
£450.00 / £350.00*

Standard

Rescue Materials: Manual or Elearning
EFR Primary and Secondary Course and Certification
Dive Equipment for Pool
​Dive Equipment for Open Water
PADI Processing and e-certification Card
Project Aware donation resulting in your e-certification being in the latest Project Aware picture
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£550.00

Deluxe

Rescue Materials: Manual or Elearning
 EFR Primary and Secondary  Course and Certification
Oxygen Speciality
Dive Equipment for Pool
​Dive Equipment for Open Water
PADI Processing and e-certification Card
Project Aware donation resulting in your e-certification being in the latest Project Aware picture
£625.00
*the lower price is what you pay if you purchased your e-learning directly from PADI using the link above and affiliated with our dive centre at the time of purchase

Dive Rutland is a 100% AWARE Partner, which means we make a donation on your behalf to Project Aware and you get a Project AWARE e-certification card available via the PADI App
Last Updated: 7th June 2020