Rescue Diver
The PADI Rescue Diver Course with COLUMBIA SCUBA
"Challenging" and "rewarding" best describe the PADI Rescue Diver course. Building upon what you've already learned, this course expands on what you already know about how to prevent problems, and how to manage them if they occur.
Availability: Contact us for booking information
What You Learn
- Self rescue
- Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
- Emergency management and equipment
- Rescuing panicked divers
- Rescuing unresponsive divers
The Scuba Gear You Use
You use all your basic scuba gear including a dive computer and accessories.
Prerequisites
To enroll in the PADI Rescue Diver course, you must be:
- 12 years or older
- Have a PADI Adventure Diver certification (or have a qualifying certification from another organisation)
- Be trained and current for first aid and CPR within the previous two years (Ask your instructor about Emergency First Response CPR and first aid courses).
For all your learning materials and equipment, contact Columbia Scuba.
Getting Started
Sign up online or contact Columbia Scuba today at (803) 788-9166 or info@columbiascubasc.com to enroll in the course.
Your Next Adventure
After completing CPR and first aid and the PADI Rescue Diver course, you should take the PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider course Together, these three courses round out your ability to handle scuba diver emergencies.
For more information about this or other PADI courses have a chat with one of the COLUMBIA SCUBA Team members.
