Rescue Diver

The rescue certification course is designed to develop the knowledge and necessary skills for an individual to effectively perform diver rescues and assist / administer necessary first aid. Once complete, you will have the skills necessary to be able to assist divers in distress. ​

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This course is said to be the most rewarding, but stressful, courses you will take as a diver. It is conducted over two days and will be taught at one of our local springs. 

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Course prerequisites:

• Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent

• Provide proof of current CPR, first aid and oxygen (O2) provider (where local law permits) certification or  equivalent. The CPR, first aid, and oxygen provider course can be taken through us right before the rescue course

• Provide proof of SDI Advanced Adventure Diver certification, SDI Junior Advanced Adventure certification, or equivalent, or open water diver certification and 15 logged open water dives

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Required Equipment:

• Mask, Snorkel, Fins, boots

• Exposure suit 

• BC w/low pressure inflator system

• Serviced single hose regulator with alternate air source device (octopus)

• Pressure gauge and computer

• Compass for navigation

• Two tanks

• Weight System

• Primary and secondary lights 

• Dive Knife or cutting tool

• Surface whistle

• Safety Tube (SMB (Safety Marker Buoy)

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In order to complete this course, students must: 

1. Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive emergency planning and execution.

2. Complete all open water requirements safely and efficiently.

3. Satisfactorily complete the SDI Rescue Diver Knowledge Quest or e-Learning.

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Price: $399.00 Rescue course only

 With added First Response / O2 provider / DAN Diving First Aid $699.00