rescue
specialist
The Rescue Diver course stands as one of the most demanding and fulfilling programs in the realm of recreational diving. It is tailored for divers seeking to enhance their abilities in preventing and managing underwater emergencies, focusing on safeguarding both their own safety and that of fellow divers.
Prerequisites
- Possess an Advanced Open Water Diver certification or its equivalent.
- Have successfully completed a first aid and CPR course (such as Emergency First Response) within the past 24 months.
- Minimum age: Typically 12 years (certain organizations mandate 15 years for the complete course).
- Course Length: 2 to 3 days, contingent upon location and environmental conditions.
What is included in the course?
Theory and Online or In-Person Learning:
- Identifying prevalent issues in diving.
- Water-based stress management techniques.
- Emergency preparedness and response.
- Utilization of emergency apparatus and rescue procedures.
Confined and Open Water Training:
- Rescue operations in various scenarios.
- Divers in distress.
- Unconscious divers both at the surface and beneath the water.
- Search and retrieval.
- Towing and assistance methodologies.
- Water resuscitation protocols.
Emergency Exercises:
- Practical situations to implement the acquired skills.
- Collaboration with fellow divers and supervisors.
Certification:
Upon completion of the course, you will be awarded an international Rescue Diver certification.
Advantages of this Course
- Enhance your confidence and proficiency in addressing challenges beneath the surface.
- Equips you to respond effectively in emergencies.
- It is a requirement for professional courses such as Divemaster.
- Fosters a sense of responsibility toward fellow divers and the environment.
- Particular Material
- The course encompasses essential elements including:
- Stress management in scuba diving.
- Assessing rescue scenarios.
- Protocol for diving incidents.
Utilization of flotation devices, signaling equipment, and oxygen supplies.
