Rescue Diver Course + EFR

Do you want to learn how to deal with emergencies in diving?

Rescue Diver is one of the most demanding diving courses in which you will learn how to deal with emergencies by anticipating situations, gaining confidence and security in diving, both towards yourself and your dive buddies to ensure and help any diver in danger.

Thanks to the Rescue Diver + EFR diving course we will expand our knowledge of rescue and first aid, we will carry out different practices inside and outside the water to prevent, detect and anticipate risk situations that may arise during the practice of diving.

In the event of a problem with another diver, you will know how to act and manage the situation in the best way to ensure your partner's safety.

SCHEDULE

Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM

Saturday and Sunday: 4:00 PM

NOTE: Schedules can be personalized according to the client's needs. Contact our instructors at +34686456066 and we will adapt it.

What does the Rescue Diver + EFR course consist of?

The Rescue Diver course consists of didactic theory and exam, 10 rescue exercises and 2 rescue simulations. In addition, you will obtain the EFR (Emergency First Response) course certification where, in 1 day, you will learn about first aid and CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation).

The 10 rescue exercises are:

1. Tired diver

2. Panicked diver

3. Response from shore, boat or dock (conscious diver)

4. Diver in trouble underwater

5. Missing diver

6. Bringing an unconscious diver to the surface

7. Unconscious diver on the surface

8. Exiting the water with an unconscious diver

9. Pressure-related first aid and oxygen administration

10. Response from shore, boat or dock (unconscious diver)

The 2 rescue simulations are:

1. Unconscious diver underwater

2. Unconscious diver on the surface

With the EFR course, you will learn about first aid in diving.

Note: The Rescue Diver + EFR diving course is highly recommended for all diver profiles.

Frequently asked questions about the Advanced Open Water course

• What does the Rescue Diver + EFR course include?

  • Rescue Diver course

  • EFR (Emergency First Response) course

  • Theoretical part (can be online or in person depending on the center)

  • 10 rescue exercises and 2 rescue simulations

  • Full diving equipment

  • Diving instructor

  • Safety briefing

• What is the minimum age to be able to do the Advanced Open Water course?

The minimum age to do the Rescue Diver + EFR course is 12 years old.

• How long is the Rescue Diver + EFR course?

The Rescue Diver + EFR course lasts approximately 3 days. You can consult us to adapt the course to your needs.

• What do I have to bring to do the Rescue Diver + EFR course?

We recommend you bring a swimsuit and towel, and if you tend to get dizzy when traveling by car or boat, we also recommend you take some motion sickness pills.

• What is the maximum depth we will go to?

The maximum depth in the Rescue Diver + EFR course is 30 meters.