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Rescue Diver Course
Price:
$399.99
This is a certification course for certified scuba divers who desire to assume greater rescue capabilities during diving activities. Rescue Divers learn to look beyond themselves and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Rescue Diver training prepares you to prevent problems and, if necessary, respond to and manage dive emergencies. The training emphasizes accident supervision and management with practical applications in open water.
Overview
Your course is divided into two parts. Part 1 consists of classroom instruction, a review of your homework, and exams. Part 2 consists of in-water training where you put into practical application what you have learned in the classroom, practice in-water rescue techniques and participate in rescue scenarios.Registration
Simply contact the Divers Direct store of your choice to register for this course. If there are no classes listed on our Event Calendar that meet your needs, one of our store managers will work with you to schedule a class.Prerequisites
You must be certified as an Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent to enroll in this class. You must also have current CPR and First Aid certification (also offered by Divers Direct). Prior to class, you will need to read the entire class manual and complete all homework assignments.Inclusions
•Use of tanks and air fills•Academic class sessions.
•Certification fee for the appropriate dive agency
Extras
•Rescue Diver course materials.•Facility and/or boat fees for the open water dives
•Personal dive gear, to include mask, fins, snorkel and exposure protection (wetsuit) appropriate for the local conditions, as well as personal BCD, regulator with alternate air source, SPG and compass (dive computer preferred). Students must also provide a “pocket mask” for rescue breathing.
Important Information
•Some medical conditions will prevent you from diving. Some of the more common conditions are Asthma, Diabetes, Epilepsy and heart or lung conditions. Pregnancy is also a contraindication to diving. Some other medical conditions may also be a problem. If you are unsure about any specific condition, please contact us.•The minimum age to participate in this course is 15 or 17, depending on the certifying agency.