PADI Rescue Diver Course
Why Take This Course?
Learn to prevent and manage problems in the water, becoming more confident in your diving skills. This challenging yet rewarding course will enhance your ability to help others and improve your self-rescue skills.
Course Highlights
- Age Requirement: 12 years and older
- Prerequisites: PADI (Junior) Adventure Diver with Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive
- Includes: Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training
What You'll Learn
- Self-rescue techniques
- Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
- Emergency management and equipment use
- Rescuing panicked divers
- Rescuing unresponsive divers
Course Structure
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Knowledge Development
- Understand dive emergency management and prevention.
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Rescue Exercises
- Practice problem-solving skills in the pool and open water.
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Rescue Scenarios
- Apply your skills in realistic scenarios.
Course Schedule
- Pool Session: Saturday morning
- Boat Trips: 2 full-day trips on Sundays
- Classroom Session: Emergency First Responder training
Required Equipment
- Basic Scuba Gear
- Specialized Gear: Pocket mask, flashlight
- Additional Gear: Oxygen unit, floats, marker buoys, CPR mannequins (provided during the course)
Pricing Breakdown
- Course Fee: $590 (Includes instructor fees and EFR training)
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Not Included:
- Boat Trips: 2 trips at $200 each
- Pool Fee: $35
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Course Materials:
- Rescue Diver Course Book: $86.37
- EFR Course Book: $32.37
- Personal Gear: Pocket mask, flashlight
Total Estimated Cost: ~$1'200 to $1'400
Getting Started
- Purchase the Course: Add the PADI Rescue Diver course to your cart.
- Reserve Your Sessions: Visit our Calendar page to book your pool session and boat trips.
- Visit the Shop: Stop by to sign paperwork, purchase your course books, and get any personal gear you need.
Contact Us
- Phone: (323) 641-7416
- Address: 3636 W Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
- Hours: Mon-Fri 10AM-7PM, Sat 10AM-4PM
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What makes the PADI Rescue Diver course special? A: This course is both challenging and rewarding, providing you with essential skills to manage and prevent dive emergencies.
Q: What additional costs should I expect? A: Besides the course fee, budget for 2 boat trips, a pool session, course materials, and any personal gear like a pocket mask and flashlight.
Q: Can I get college credit for this course? A: You may be eligible for college credit—ask your instructor for more details.