Why take this course:

Let's play a quick game. Would you rather have the skills to handle an emergency and never need them...or need them and not have them?  Easy answer, right?

That's exactly why the Rescue Diver course is one of the most valuable certifications you can earn. Many divers think rescue training is only for Divemasters or Instructors, but that's simply not true. Whether you dive every weekend or only once a year on vacation, the chance of something unexpected happening underwater is never zero. Rescue Diver isn't about expecting disaster. It's about diving with the confidence that comes from being prepared.

Here's the best-kept secret about the Rescue Diver course: it's not just about rescuing people. It's about preventing rescues from ever being needed. During the course, you'll learn to spot the little things before they become the big things. Maybe your buddy is breathing a little faster than normal. Maybe someone seems distracted during their gear check. Maybe you're the one feeling stressed and don't even realize it. Rescue Diver teaches you to recognize those warning signs, stay calm under pressure, and solve problems while they're still small. Think of it as becoming the diver who notices the first raindrop instead of waiting for the thunderstorm.

Something else happens along the way—you become a dramatically better diver. Your buoyancy gets cleaner, your awareness becomes sharper, and your diving routines become second nature. Instead of focusing only on yourself, you naturally become more aware of your surroundings, your buddy, and the dive as a whole. Time and time again, divers tell us Rescue Diver is the course where everything finally clicks. They don't just leave with new rescue skills—they leave as more confident, capable, and comfortable divers.

Will Rescue Diver turn you into an underwater superhero? Probably not. (Sorry—we're still working on the cape.) But it will give you the knowledge and confidence to stay calm when the unexpected happens. It could help you recognize a problem before it becomes an emergency. It could help you assist a dive buddy who needs a hand. And perhaps most importantly, it could help you avoid becoming the person who needs rescuing in the first place.

At One World Dive & Travel, we believe the best divers are lifelong learners. The Rescue Diver course isn't just another certification card to tuck into your wallet—it's an investment in every dive you'll ever make. You'll gain confidence, sharpen your skills, and become the kind of dive buddy everyone hopes to have beside them underwater.

Course Outline:

Online Academics:

The Rescue Diver eLearning is designed for self study prior to the first night of class.

Pool Sessions:

There will be two pool sessions to prepare you to deal with dive emergencies, minor and major, using a variety of rescue techniques.

Open Water Diving:

The open water training is compromised of open water dives conducted over a two day period.
Included:

• All pool sessions
• Rescue Diver eLearning
• Rescue Diver slate
• Pocket Mask
• Certification fee
• All open water dives
• Tanks, weights, and weight belts.
• Assistance from the instructor on problems with the required material
• 10% Discount on all diving equipment purchased during your term as a student(course materials,sale items and equipment rentals excluded)

Not Included:

• Diving gear for the open water dives (may be rented during the course)
• Transportation, meals, and accommodations

On Completion:

Feeling of increased confidence and competence in your diving abilities enhance the pride of completing the Rescue Diver course. It also qualifies you toward your first step at the challenging and satisfying level of Divemaster or Master Scuba Diver. Come join us at One World Dive & Travel and enjoy the benefits and rewards of becoming a certified Rescue Diver.

Prerequisites:

• 12 years of age or older.
• PADI Advanced open water certification or equivalent.
• EFR or equivalent First Aid/CPR in the last 24 months.

Course Fees:

Classes are taught monthly. The Rescue Class costs $420.00 including materials. Once you register for class, we'll send the Rescue Diver eLearning code so you can start studying today!

Download and complete for Rescue Class:

Continuing Education Student Packet

** Online class availability may not be accurate. Class availability can be confirmed by either calling the store or upon receipt of email confirmation of class enrollment. Please note there is a $50 transfer fee if cancelled within 3 days of class. No refunds will be granted for no shows.**

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