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The PADI Rescue Diver Course is an intensive scuba certification that teaches accident prevention, stress management, and emergency response. The program requires: [1, 2]
Advanced Open Water certification
Current CPR/First Aid training
Completion of water rescue drills
Course Prerequisites
Minimum Age: 12 years old (Junior Rescue certification for ages 12–14; full certification at age 15).
Certification Level: PADI Adventure or Advanced Open Water Diver (including the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive).
First Aid Training: Proof of current CPR and First Aid (Emergency First Response) training completed within the last 24 months.
What You Will Learn
Self-Rescue: Managing your own gear issues, fatigue, and stress.
Diver Assistance: Recognizing and helping panicked or unresponsive divers at the surface and underwater.
Emergency Management: Administering emergency oxygen and running accident scenarios.
Training Format and Time
Online Study: 8 to 12 hours of PADI eLearning.
In-Water Practice: 2 to 4 days of pool and open-water training sessions covering 10 core rescue exercises and 2 real-life simulation scenarios.
The PADI Rescue Diver Course is an intensive scuba certification that teaches accident prevention, stress management, and emergency response. The program requires: [1, 2]
Advanced Open Water certification
Current CPR/First Aid training
Completion of water rescue drills
Course Prerequisites
Minimum Age: 12 years old (Junior Rescue certification for ages 12–14; full certification at age 15).
Certification Level: PADI Adventure or Advanced Open Water Diver (including the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive).
First Aid Training: Proof of current CPR and First Aid (Emergency First Response) training completed within the last 24 months.
What You Will Learn
Self-Rescue: Managing your own gear issues, fatigue, and stress.
Diver Assistance: Recognizing and helping panicked or unresponsive divers at the surface and underwater.
Emergency Management: Administering emergency oxygen and running accident scenarios.
Training Format and Time
Online Study: 8 to 12 hours of PADI eLearning.
In-Water Practice: 2 to 4 days of pool and open-water training sessions covering 10 core rescue exercises and 2 real-life simulation scenarios.