The PADI Rescue Diver course is the pivotal moment when a diver becomes more than a regular dive buddy. Rescue Diver students are taught advanced self-rescue skills and are challenged to handle stressful situations underwater. As a Rescue Diver you are taught how to work as a team to accomplish underwater searches, underwater rescues, and surface rescues. The big finale of the Rescue Diver course are two scenarios that challenge the Rescue Divers to use all their skills and act as a team to accomplish diver rescues. Throughout the course, you will learn to prevent and manage problems in the water and become more confident in your skills as a diver. The PADI Rescue Diver course is one of the most challenging yet rewarding courses you will ever take.

PADI (Junior) Adventure Divers who are at least 12 years old and have completed the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive may enroll in a Rescue Diver course. You also need to have: Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months.

Our philosophy is that your adventure and excitement start from the moment you sign up!
At 3rd Reef Divers, we have been teaching scuba courses for over 35 years!
We are Divers Taking Care of Divers.  Your Diving adventures continue now!

Course Structure

The 3rd Reef Divers Rescue Diver course consists of three main phases:

The Workshop phase where we discuss and view scenarios and the different rescue methods.
Confined Water/Pool dives where we introduce and master our skills
Open Water Rescue dives to show off the skills you have mastered and to use them in 2 exciting scenarios

What’s included:

• All PADI Rescue Diver eLearning Materials
• Dive Accident Management Flowchart Slate
• 3 full sessions of practical, educational Skills and Scenarios
• Rescue Diver certification
• Special group rates and student discounts!

Getting Started

To get started, register for an upcoming class, and get started on your PADI Rescue eLearning.

What’s not included:

• You are responsible for providing your own personal dive gear, Mask, fins, snorkel, & boots. Unfortunately snorkel gear will not work for this course. You can rent scuba equipment at a special student rate for the duration of your course. You are responsible for providing your own personal gear mask fins, snorkel & boots.

In order for Rescue Diver Completion, you will need to have EFR or another applicable certification.
If you don't already have that you can SIGN UP HERE!