Knowing what to do in an emergency can make the difference between life
and death. The Rescue Diver course
is an important and crucial step in expanding your knowledge and experience
beyond a purely recreational level.
The course is designed to develop the necessary knowledge and skills for
individuals to effectively perform diver rescues and assists, manage diving
accident situations, and render proper first aid.
There is also a great deal of focus on accident prevention.
This class is required for Master Scuba Diver certification and for
Divemaster training. The
prerequisite for the Rescue Diver class is Advanced Open Water certification.
The cost for the course is $195.00 plus the textbook.
Prior to your certification, you must have either Medic First Aid or
equivalent.