PADI Rescue Diver

"There are several good reasons for wanting to become a PADI Rescue Diver. Rescue training expands your knowledge of diving, increases your level of diving skill and makes you more aware of what is happening around you in the diving environment".quote from the PADI Rescue Diver Manual...

the idea...
For most qualified divers a ‘rescue’ situation may never occur, this is not down to good luck but good dive planning and diving skills. However, the potential for dangerous situations may be ever present, but the correct action at an early stage by a skilled Rescue diver, Divemaster or Instructor, usually means that the situation never develops any further, often going unnoticed by most other divers.
The Rescue Diver course is designed to teach the basics of dealing with distress situations in the diving environment. Our aim is not to teach you a text book way to deal with an accident as situations seldom develop ‘text book style’, instead we aim to help you build a comprehensive and diverse range of skills, both in early recognition of problems and in being able to deal with an emergency.

“The purpose of the course is to arm you with skills to enable you to reduce the possibility of accidents occurring.
While Providing assistance as required in an efficient and effective way in the event of an accident.”

For those who do not currently have a First Aid qualification:
PADI Rescue Diver plus...

EFR, Primary Care...

“This course provides the first aid training necessary prior to qualification as a Rescue Diver, including valuable training in:”

Modern First Aid techniques.

CPR, Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation.

The skills of patient care necessary to support the life of an ill or injured person are covered, emphasising hands-on practice.

First Aid is useful in all walks of life - more accidents occur in the home than anywhere else.

Duration approx. 4 hours.

course and package prices...
These courses are conducted over 6 days.

PADI Rescue Diver ... £300

PADI Rescue Diver including Pocket Mask ... £315

PADI Rescue Diver including EFR... £395

course start dates for 2005...

May 8th. Sunday

September 4th. Sunday

For other dates please call.

general information and how to book...

included in the course prices...

All courses:

Manual

Accident Management Workslate

Certification and Certificates

If you are doing EFR:

EFR Participant pack & video.

optional extra...
Rescue Diver DVD, rrp. £26.55 offered at a special price to Rescue Students of ... £25

equipment required...
Full diving gear appropriate to local conditions which must include an alternate air source.
Rescue students should ideally have their own equipment as familiarity with your equipment is an important element of dive safety.

Full equipment is available for hire at the special student package rate of £75

prerequisites...
To take part you must:

Be a minimum of 12 years of age.

Be qualified as a PADI Junior Advanced or Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent. (Please enquire for equivalency details)

Be reasonably fit as the course involves a fair amount of physical effort, however, despite being serious in content it’s also great fun to take part in.

Have proof of CPR and First Aid training, carried out within the past 3 years, candidates without a first aid qualification should choose the Medic First Aid option offered.

to book your course...

Simply phone (01736) 751066 to reserve your place then return the booking / medical form and £100 deposit*. or... complete the provisional Booking Form

*If you would like a copy of the Rescue Diver Video (see ‘optional extras’) add £25 when sending your deposit and we will despatch your Video at the same time as your manual. All courses and packages are offered subject to availability.

Booking Form