PADI Rescue Diver Course

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Scheduling Options

Standard courses are conducted on Friday evening in the classroom/pool and then Saturday and Sunday at an open water location such as Lake Travis.

Have a difficult schedule or would you just prefer to work one-on-one with your Instructor?  That's easy enough.  We will create a private class for you and your Instructor on a schedule that is convenient for you.
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PADI Rescue Diver Course

The PADI Rescue Diver course is one of the most demanding and rewarding courses offered. The course encompasses general first aid and CPR techniques and teaches students how to apply those techniques to a diving related injury.

Students also learn techniques for conducting underwater search and recovery operations, in-water rescue breathing, removing unconscious victims from the water, and managing accident scenes. The Rescue Diver course also helps to develop skills such as self-rescue and situational awareness that will prevent accidents from happening.

The Rescue Diver course is a prerequisite for both the PADI Master SCUBA Diver rating and the PADI Divemaster rating.

Not sure about your schedule but you want to sign up for a class? Scroll to the bottom of the course listing and select the course marked "UNSCHEDULED." We will enroll you in an unscheduled class and you can contact us when your ready to choose your dates. We'll then move you into the class you chose. You can ignore the dates that appear on the unscheduled class listing.
  • Prerequisites
    • Advanced Open Water Diver certification
    • Current First Aid AND CPR certifications 
    • Minimum age: 12
    • Complete a medical statement
  • Price Includes
    • Rescue Diver course fee
    • Rescue Diver certification card
  • Price Excludes
    • Dive site entry
    • All SCUBA equipment (BCD, regulator, tanks, weights, wetsuit, dive computer)
    • All snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins and boots)
    • Current (within the last 24 months) CPR/First Aid certification (prerequisite)
  • Course Materials

    The PADI Rescue Crewpak is required for this course.


    PADI eLearning is also available for this course.


    Contact the shop for current pricing and availability.

PADI Rescue Diver Crewpack

  • Advanced Open Water Diver certification
  • First Aid  and CPR certifications (current within the last 24 months)
  • Minimum age: 12
  • Complete a medical questionnaire

  • PADI eLearning materials
  • Rescue Diver course fee
  • Ditigal Rescue Diver certification card

  • Dive site entry
  • All SCUBA equipment (BCD, regulator, tanks, weights, wetsuit, dive computer)
  • All snorkeling equipment (mask, snorkel, fins and dive boots)
  • Current (within the last 24 months) CPR/First Aid certification (prerequisite)

PADI eLearning incorporates video and animation to provide a multimedia experience.  The app does not expire and updates are free for life.  You can start your SCUBA training as soon as we send you your digital authorization code. 


Not sure about your schedule but you want to sign up for a class? Scroll to the bottom of the course listing and select the course marked "UNSCHEDULED." We will enroll you in an unscheduled class and you can contact us when your ready to choose your dates. We'll then move you into the class you chose. You can ignore the dates that appear on the unscheduled class listing.

STANDARD

$500

First Aid/ CPR certification required
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PRIVATE

$724

First Aid / CPR certs required
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Emergency First Response Courses

First aid and CPR certifications are required prior to the start of a Rescue Diver course.  If you have First Aid and CPR certifications from another training agency we will need copies of the front and back of your certification cards in order to submit them to PADI for verification.  You might also want to consider an Emergency O2 Provider course.  The Emergency O2 Provider certification, along with Automated Electronic Defibrillation (AED) training is included in our Emergency First Response Courses.

Primary and Secondary Care with AED and O2 Provider

Emergency First Response Primary Care and Secondary Care (CPR & First Aid) and Emergency Oxygen Provider teaches participants how to respond to life-threatening emergencies. The course focuses on primary care through a combination of knowledge development, skill development and realistic scenario practice to make sure participants have the confidence in their ability to provide care when emergency situations arise.

Not sure about your schedule but you want to sign up for a class? Scroll to the bottom of the course listing and select the course marked "UNSCHEDULED." We will enroll you in an unscheduled class and you can contact us when your ready to choose your dates. We'll then move you into the class you chose. You can ignore the dates that appear on the unscheduled class listing.

Popular Questions

Got a question? We’re here to help.
  • I’m not planning on being a professional rescue diver, is this class for me?

    This is a recreational scuba class designed for any diver.  The class will teach you some self rescue skills and how to make some observations to hopefully avoid an emergency in addition to rescue skills.

  • How strenuous is this class?

    You will work a little harder in this class than in your Open Water or Advanced class but we have had all ages and abilities successfully complete this class.

  • I’m a medical professional, do I still need the CPR/First Aid class?

    Licensed medical professionals (e.g. paramedics, EMTs, nurses, doctors) can enroll without having taken the provider-level courses within the past 24 months. However, these licensed medical professionals must show that their CPR and First Aid skills are current within the past 24 months.

  • How many dives can I log for the Rescue class?

    You can log 2 dives.

  • Do I need any specific gear for the Rescue class?

    You'll need a 

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