Rescue diver

Welcome to the world of Rescue diving!

Lazy Diver and Diver Dan's is looking forward to helping you get trained as a Rescue Diver. As a Rescue Diver you will be better able to help other divers in need and provide self-help wherever needed. This is a key step toward becoming a PADI Divemaster. If you have any questions, or would like to sign up contact us today.

Why should I take the PADI Rescue class?
The PADI Rescue Diver will expand your knowledge and experience beyond purely recreational level because you'll learn to look beyond yourself and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Although this course is serious, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence.

The Rescue class is a MUST for every diver.

When does the next class Start?
Check out the class schedule below.

What do I need to start?
Divers must have obtained an Advanced Open Water Diver certification or a qualifying certification from another organization, successful completion of a sanctioned CPR/First Aid (Emergency First Response) program in the past 24 months, and be at least 15 years old or 12 years (Junior Rescue Diver)

What will I be doing or learning?
Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies. During the five open water sessions, you'll cover:

• Self-rescue and diver stress
• Dive first aid
• Emergency management and equipment
• Swimming and non-swimming assists
• Panicked diver response
• Underwater problems
• Missing diver procedures
• Surfacing the unconscious diver
• In water artificial respiration
• Egress (exits)
• First aid procedures for pressure related accidents
• Dive accident scenarios

How much is it going to cost me?
This class includes classroom and ocean dives along with your certification card!

The total training fees are $125.00. The fees are broken down in order to provide many training options to our clients. The breakdown is as follows:

• $25.00 Classroom / Pool Fee
• $100.00 Instructor & Certification Fee

When you sign up for the class, the Classroom/Pool Fee will be collected. The instructor will collect the Instructor/Certification Fee during the first night of class.

How long is the class?
The PADI Rescue Diver course is a one week course consisting of two classroom sessions and one weekend of pool/ocean dives. The pool/ocean training will include self-rescue skills, how to deal with tired divers, panicked divers, lost divers, unconscious divers and many other rescue topics.

What will I need to buy?
Each Diver will need to have the following items:

• PADI Rescue Diver Kit (Manual, DVD & Dive Accident Slate)
• Audible Signaling Device (Whistle or Dive Alert)
• Visual Signaling Device (Signal Tube)
• Cutting device (Knife or Shears)
• Pocket Mask

Before your ocean dives, you will need your own personal snorkeling gear which includes a mask, snorkel, fins, boots, gloves.

You will also need to have a PADI Dive Table, a timing device or dive computer, and a log book.

What can I rent?
You may rent the rest of your SCUBA diving equipment if needed (not included in course fee). This includes your wetsuit, hood, regulator with compass, weight belt, buoyancy control device (BCD) and tanks.

Medical Concerns or Questions?
If you are currently under the care of a Medical Doctor, or have a pre-existing medical condition that requires permission from a Physician, you will need to have a signed Medical Release form from your doctor before you can participate in any in-water activities.

To obtain a medical release form and view some conditions that would require a doctors release, download the PADI Medical Release Form to review before coming to class.

2016 Rescue Diver Schedule