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 Rewarding and fun – that
best describes the PADI Rescue Diver course.
This is a 4 day course will expand your knowledge and experience
level: Rescue Divers learn to look beyond themselves and consider the safety
and well being of other divers. Although this course is serious, it is an
enjoyable way to build your confidence.
Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and,
if necessary, manage dive emergencies.
The Emergency First Response (EFR) Primary and Secondary Care
comes free with the Rescue Diver course and covers basic first aid and CPR
resuscitation.
Prerequisite qualifying courses
Minimum age
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15 years (see Junior courses - 12 years for PADI Junior Rescue Diver)
What the course covers
The course is a mixture of theory, practical pool and open water sessions covering the following :
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Self-rescue and diver stress
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Emergency oxygen delivery systems
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Dive first aid
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Swimming and non-swimming rescue techniques
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Emergency management and equipment
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Panicked diver response
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Underwater problems
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Missing diver procedures
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Surfacing the unconscious diver
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In-water rescue breathing protocols
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Egress (exits)
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First aid procedures for pressure related accidents
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Dive accident scenarios
The EFR Primary Care course covers the basics of First Aid plus CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation), and meets the requirements for HSE Appointed Persons at Work.
The EFR Secondary Care course moves on from First Aid and
resuscitation and looks at injury and illness assessment, bandaging, and
dealing with dislocations and fractures. This course certification is required
for PADI Rescue Diverand PADI Pros and must be updated every 2 years – see Emergency First Response.
What it will cost and what you'll need
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Course Fee: £249.00
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Rescue Diver manual: £24.95
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EFR manual (covering Primary and Secondary): £9.00
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Site entrance fee: There is an entrance fee for open water dives requiring
entry to an inland site, payable daily by the student. Current fees: Horsea
Island: £10.00,
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Mask, Snorkel, Boots and Fins (Gloves are also recommended for the winter
months). Student discounts available on all these items in the Andark shop.
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Medical Declaration (details on Course Booking and Payment page)
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Proof of qualification and experience, (log book and cards), must be provided
on day one of the course.
Course calendar
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Part 1 |
Part 2 |
| | Thu 28 Aug | - Sun 31 Aug | 4 Days |
| | Sat 6 Sep | - Sun 7 Sep | 2 Days | Sat 13 Sep | - Sun 14 Sep | 2 Days |
| | Mon 8 Sep | - Thu 11 Sep | 4 Days |
| | Sat 20 Sep | - Sun 21 Sep | 2 Days | Sat 27 Sep | - Sun 28 Sep | 2 Days |
| | Thu 25 Sep | - Sun 28 Sep | 4 Days |
| | Sat 4 Oct | - Sun 5 Oct | 2 Days | Sat 11 Oct | - Sun 12 Oct | 2 Days |
| | Mon 6 Oct | - Thu 9 Oct | 4 Days |
| | Sat 25 Oct | - Sun 26 Oct | 2 Days | Sat 1 Nov | - Sun 2 Nov | 2 Days |
| | Thu 30 Oct | - Sun 2 Nov | 4 Days |
| | Mon 10 Nov | - Thu 13 Nov | 4 Days |
| | Sat 15 Nov | - Sun 16 Nov | 2 Days | Sat 22 Nov | - Sun 23 Nov | 2 Days |
| | Thu 20 Nov | - Sun 23 Nov | 4 Days |
| | Sat 29 Nov | - Sun 30 Nov | 2 Days | Sat 6 Dec | - Sun 7 Dec | 2 Days |
| | Mon 8 Dec | - Thu 11 Dec | 4 Days |
| | Sat 13 Dec | - Sun 14 Dec | 2 Days | Sat 20 Dec | - Sun 21 Dec | 2 Days |
| | Thu 18 Dec | - Sun 21 Dec | 4 Days |
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