Rescue Diver Course in Lanzarote

The PADI Rescue Diver course is an advanced training course designed to expand your diving skills and prepare you to handle emergency situations in the water. This course is crucial for any diver who wants to improve their personal safety and the safety of other divers. It is also a mandatory step for those seeking to become dive professionals, such as Divemasters and PADI Instructors.

Knowledge Development:

• Theoretical Study: Through manuals, videos and theory classes, you will learn about self-rescue techniques, recognising and managing stress in other divers, emergency management and emergency equipment, and in-water rescues.

• Assessments: Include written exams and classroom discussions to ensure you understand key concepts.

Confined Water Training:

• Skills Practice: In a pool or controlled open water environment, you'll practice skills such as rescuing unconscious divers, towing techniques, and how to assist panicked divers.

Open Water Rescue Scenarios:

• Practical Application: You will participate in several open water rescue scenarios that simulate real emergency situations. This includes searching for a missing diver, handling surface and underwater emergencies, and coordinating a full rescue.

Course Requirements

• Minimum age: 12 years old.

• Prerequisite Certification: Be a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or have an equivalent certification from another organisation).

• First Aid and CPR Training: You must have first aid and CPR (CPR: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) training completed within the last 24 months. The Emergency First Response (EFR) course fulfils this requirement.

Duration and Structure

• Course Duration: The course is normally completed in 2-3 days, but may vary depending on the availability of the student and instructor.

• Course Format: May include a combination of classroom sessions, eLearning, and hands-on training in the water.

Benefits and Certification

• Advanced Skills: You develop advanced diving skills and learn how to handle emergency situations, making you a more competent and safer diver.

• Certification: Upon successful completion of the course, you earn the PADI Rescue Diver certification, which is a prerequisite for the PADI Divemaster course and other professional certifications.

The PADI Rescue Diver course is a crucial step for any diver who wishes to advance their training and take a more active role in the safety and well-being of other divers.