Course Overview
The PADI Rescue Diver course is often described by divers as the most challenging, yet most rewarding course they’ve ever taken. Why? Because you learn to look beyond yourself and consider the safety and well-being of other divers. With this combo package, you will also complete the **Emergency First Response (EFR)** training, which gives you the CPR and First Aid skills needed to save lives on land and at sea. This course builds your confidence as a diver and prepares you to handle potential problems before they become emergencies.
What you’ll learn
This course is “serious fun.” You will learn how to respond to real-life emergencies through role-playing scenarios. Key topics include:
Course Prerequisites
- 1PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or Adventure Diver with Navigation)
- 2
Minimum age: 12 years old
- 3
EFR Primary and Secondary Care training (or equivalent CPR/First Aid) within 24 months
- 4
Good physical health (medical questionnaire required)
Course Curriculum
Goal: Master the knowledge behind rescue and first aid.
Knowledge Development
EFR: Learn Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid)
Rescue: Complete PADI eLearning chapters on stress management and equipment
Pass the final written exams for both EFR and Rescue Diver
Practical CPR Skills
Hands-on practice with manikins for CPR and rescue breathing
Bandaging and splinting techniques
AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use
Goal: Put your knowledge into action with simulated emergencies.
10 Rescue Exercises
Practice specific skills in shallow or open water, such as:
* Helping a tired diver
* Responding to a panicked diver
* Surfacing an unresponsive diver from underwater
Rescue Scenarios
The final test! Your instructor will set up realistic emergency scenarios in open water where you must locate, rescue, and manage a “victim” from start to finish.
