Course overview
The PADI Rescue Diver Course is designed for certified divers who want to enhance their skills and learn how to prevent and handle diving emergencies. This course builds confidence, improves safety awareness, and equips divers with the knowledge and techniques to assist themselves and others in distress underwater.
What you’ll master
- Recognize and manage your own stress and prevent problems before they escalate.
- Identify signs of distress in other divers and respond appropriately.
- Assist unresponsive or panicking divers, perform controlled ascents, and manage underwater incidents safely.
- Use proper towing, carrying, and lifting techniques, plus equipment handling for rescue situations.
- Practice realistic emergency scenarios in confined and open water to apply your skills effectively.
