We have two great Rescue course options from which to choose:

Option 1 – the standard PADI Rescue Diver

 

The best buddy you can have is one who can manage his or her own self, prevent emergencies and solve problems. This course is a pivotal step in expanding your diving knowledge and experience. You will learn to look beyond yourself and consider the well-being of other divers. Rescue training is serious, challenging and promises to build your confidence.

 

 

 

 

 

Knowledge Development (classroom) & Confined
Water (pool) Exercises

Prior to the classroom and pool sessions, you will need to complete the independent study using either PADI eLearning or PADI Home-Study materials

There are two combined classroom/pool sessions. During these sessions, your instructor will; provide you with some hints, tips and suggestions that will optimize your water experience, discuss logistics and provide equipment suggestions for the course.  During the pool sessions you will perform 10 rescue-training exercises, practice a variety of techniques and develop your skill and self-confidence. 

You’ll learn:

• Self rescue
• Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
• Emergency management and equipment
• Rescuing panicked divers
• Rescuing unresponsive divers

Open Water Scenarios

During the Open Water Scenarios, you will have the opportunity to further your skill development, and apply the many skills learning in the pool, by performing two emergency scenarios (one on the surface and one underwater).  This will be done in a single day.

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Prerequisites

• Be 12 years or older

• Have a PADI Adventure Diver certification, PADI Advanced Diver certification (or have a qualifying certification from another organization)
• Be trained and current for First Aid and CPR within the previous two years.  The PADI Emergency First Response CPR and first aid course is perfect!
• Complete the following PADI forms:
  
  • PADI Medical Statement (PDF)
    
  • Continuing Education Administrative Document (PDF)
    
  • Statement of Understanding (PDF)

 

 

Equipment

Part of being a prepared Rescue Diver is having the proper safety equipment. Beyond the standard scuba equipment, you will need to own the following safety items:

• Signaling device (surface and underwater)
• Pocket mask (this is included with your PADI materials)
• First aid kit

Course Fee

 Local - $140               Blue Hole - $155         Crater - $155.00

 

Courses Include

• Tanks & Fills
• Weights & weight belt
• Entry Fee (when at the Blue Hole)
• Certification Card & Photo
• Classroom & Pool Sessions
• Open Water Scenarios

Not Included

• Mask, snorkel, fins & booties
  These may be rented
• Regulator, BCD, Gauges or computer
  These may be rented
• Wetsuit for Blue Hole or Local dives
  This may be rented
• Specialty items mentioned above
• Transportation, Meals & Lodging
• Local park entry fee or Crater entry fee
• PADI eLearning or Home-Study Materials

 

 

Option 2 – the Ultimate PADI Rescue Diver

 

The Ultimate Rescue Diver is…

someone who can handle just about any aspect of a diving related emergency. They are THE PERSON we all want on the scene and they are THE PERSON who possesses the necessary knowledge and skills. This program is designed to prepare you to manage and control the many difficulties and challenges faced during a diving emergency.

 

 

Upon completion of
the program…

you will be trained and certified in the following courses: PADI Rescue Diver, PADI EFR (CPR & First Aid), DAN DEMP (Dive Emergency Management Specialist) - Oxygen, Advanced O2, AED, Hazardous Marine Life, DAN On-site Neurological Assessment and three PADI Distinctive Specialties (Oxygen, AED and Hazardous Marine Life).

The Knowledge Development, Confined Water Exercises and Open Water Scenarios are the same as Option 1

• PADI eLearning or PADI Home-Study materials
• Rescue Course dates
• EFR dates
• DAN DEMP course dates

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prerequisites

Same as Rescue Diver Course

Equipment

Same as Rescue Diver Course

Open Water Scenario Options & Fee

 

1. Complete the Open Water Scenarios Locally

• Ala cart - $625
• Ultimate Rescue Diver Course - $510

2. Complete the Open Water Scenarios at the Blue Hole

• Ala cart - $640
• Ultimate Rescue Diver Course - $525

3. Complete the Open Water Scenarios at the Crater

• Ala cart - $640
• Ultimate Rescue Diver Course - $525

Includes

• Same as standard PADI Rescue Diver Course
• DAN DEMP Courses (Oxygen, Advanced O2, AED, Hazardous Marine Life & On-site Neurological Assessment) and associated Completion Card fees
• All Student Materials - PADI Rescue Diver Manual, Slate, Rescue DVD, EFR Manual and DVD, Pocket Mask, DAN DEMP Handbook & slates and DAN Onsite Neurological Assessment Handbook & slates
  Note: PADI Rescue eLearning is not included in this package. Only the standard PADI Home-Study kit is included.
• Non-Rebreather Mask for the DAN Oxygen Provider
• Three PADI Distinctive Specialties (Oxygen, AED & Hazardous Marine Life)
• Challenges, excitement and tons of FUN!

Not Included

• Mask, snorkel, fins & booties
  These may be rented
• Regulator, BCD, Gauges or computer
  These may be rented
• Wetsuit for Blue Hole or Local dives
  This may be rented
• Specialty items mentioned above
• Transportation, Meals & Lodging
• Local park entry fee or Crater entry fee
• PADI eLearning or Home-Study Materials

There's More!

We know that the Ultimate Rescue Diver is one who aspires to become a PADI Master Scuba Diver, our industries highest non-instructor rating. To receive this coveted rating one must be a PADI Advanced Diver (or equivalent), PADI Rescue Diver, current in CPR/First Aid and possess FIVE PADI Specialties. By taking the Ultimate Rescue Diver Course, you will have completed over 70% of the MSD requirements.

To help attain this distinguished rating we want to offer you the following: Take any two additional specialties (non-diving - Nitrox, Equipment, Coral Reef Conservation) or diving (Night, Deep, Navigation, Dry Suit, Peak Performance Buoyancy, Altitude, AWARE - Fish ID, Underwater Naturalist, etc) and receive 15% off the course fee.

Note: PADI materials are not included and must be purchased separately. When appropriate A-1 will provide tanks and weights however you will need to either own or rent the remaining diving equipment for all specialties requiring open water dives.