About the Course
Do you know what to do in a diving emergency?
Although we don’t like to talk about it, accidents do happen while diving.
It’s a beautiful day at the Cisco Beach State Park on the shore of Bear Lake. You and your buddy are suiting up for your first dive of the day. Suddenly a diver pops to the surface 50 feet away and yells, “Help, my buddy’s down there and he’s not moving, I think there’s something wrong!!” There’s no one else on the beach but you and your buddy. Would you know what to do next?
Learning rescue skills will not only decrease your own chances of having a problem but might save the life of someone who does. The PADI Rescue Diver course will reach you those skills.
Academic
Through home study and one class session, you'll learn the basics of dive rescue.
Confined Water
You'll review basic skills if necessary and preview rescue skills such as diver tows and in-water resuscitation.
Open Water
You'll apply skills learned in the pool to a real life diving environment during five sessions over two days.
Prerequisites
You must be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and have Emergency First Response or a recognized CPR/First Aid certification prior to final certification. Oxygen Provider is not required but highly recommended. Liability and medical statements MUST be signed prior to the first class.
Gear Requirements
You must expand your kit from the standard scuba gear you used for your Open Water Certification. In addition to your essential gear, you will need a dive accident management slate and a rescue breathing mask. Your scuba diving instructor will advise you on which equipment you need and when.
Get Started
PADI Materials
PADI materials-There is some homework that needs to be completed prior to each class. You may prefer the eLearning option but that adds to the costs of the class. When you sign up we can discuss what is best for your needs.
Schedule
Rescue Diver requires 1-2 class and pool session and at least 1 open water session that takes place at a local lake, hot spring or a Dive Utah sponsored trip. Please call the shop closest to you or use the “Sign up Now” to get started scheduling your class.
Forms
Yes, there is always paperwork to fill out. Get a step ahead by downloading and completing the class and medical forms today.
