SCUBA diving is an exciting sport, but like all adventure sports it has inherent risks that may result in injury or worse. Become a responsible diver and learn the techniques needed to prevent and recognize potential diving accidents. As a Rescue Diver you will be trained first to identify potentially dangerous situations and so prevent accidents from happening. You will also learn what to do in the event that a surface or underwater rescue becomes necessary.

Rescue Diver certification requires a current 1st aid and CPR certification.  If you do not have this already ask about our Emergency First Response classes.

This class is recommended for all divers! Everyone should be proficient in rescue diving techniques. Taking this class will boost your confidence and strengthen your ability to help yourself and others in the event of a diving emergency. This class is a prerequisite for all SCUBA leadership courses, scientific diver certification, and is a must for all divers!

We believe every diver should be rescue-trained. Make yourself an ideal dive buddy by being responsible and knowledgeable of rescue techniques. Don’t put it off any longer, sign up for a Rescue Class today!

Class Prerequisites

•     Ages 12+
•     Advanced Open Water Certification
•     Current first-aid and CPR certification (certification must be within 24 months) *
•     Completion of PADI Medical Form (Please Click Here to View Medical Form and Directions)

*Ask about our Emergency First Response certification classes.

Schedule:

Classroom Session: Friday night 5 pm to about 6:30pm

Ocean Dives: Saturday/ Sunday plan for all day

Private Classes

Contact us for information on private classes to meet your individual scheduling needs.

What is Included and Cost of Course

•     PADI E-learning
•     Rescue Diver Student Kit w/ Pocket Mask and Slate
•     Classroom Session
•     Ocean Dives
•     Instructor Fee
•     Store/ Certification fee
•     Total = $425*

*Rental gear not included. 

Skills Learned

•     Recognize accidents before they occur for yourself, your dive buddy and your dive group
•     Summon help
•     Recognize and treat diving ailments
•     Perform common first aid for divers
•     Perform in-water rescues of a diver in trouble
•     Establish buoyancy and provide artificial respiration in and out of water
•     Transport a diver in trouble in the water
•     Remove an unconscious diver from the water to docks, boats and beaches
•     Negotiate waves, kelp and currents (yourself and when assisting a diver in trouble)

Required Equipment & Materials

•     Rescue Diver Student Kit
•     Rescue Diver Slate (Comes in Student Kit)
•     Pocket Mask (Comes in Student Kit)
•     1 Audible Signaling Devices (Recommended Whistle)
•     1 Visual Signaling Devices (Recommended SMB)
•     Cutting Tool (Dive Knife or Dive Shears)
•     Log Book
•     Remaining Gear Items Required to SCUBA Dive (can be rented from Aqua Safaris)*

*These items are in addition to your basic diving gear (mask, snorkel, fins, gloves, and booties). If you don’t already own this gear, we encourage you to visit us at Aqua Safaris. We offer highest quality, name-brand gear at prices guaranteed to be the lowest in Santa Cruz County. All new gear purchased while registered or in an Aqua Safaris class is subject to 15% discount off normal price.

Call to sign up now to reserve your space.

Let’s go diving!