Rescue Diver
& EFR

The PADI Rescue Diver course is a challenging yet rewarding course, which prepares you to handle dive emergencies and assist others in need. Through a combination of knowledge development, skill exercises, and realistic rescue scenarios, you'll learn to prevent and manage diving incidents, conduct underwater searches, provide proper assistance, and perform emergency rescue techniques.

The course emphasises teamwork, situational awareness, and problem-solving, enhancing your ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations. By completing the Rescue Diver course, you'll not only become a safer and more responsible diver, but also gain a deeper understanding of diving as a whole. It's a course that empowers you to look out for the well-being of your fellow divers and contribute to a safer diving community.

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The program

Complete five online knowledge development segments and exam.
Demonstrate skills from the Self-Rescue Review either in confined or open water.
Demonstrate skills from Rescue Exercises 1–10 in open water.
Participate in Rescue Scenarios 1 and 2 in open water.
Prepare an emergency assistance plan for a dive site.

Prerequisites

At least 12 years old (12- to 14-year-old divers may earn Junior Rescue Diver certifications)
PADI (Junior) Adventure Diver certification – must have completed the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive, or Advanced Open Water.
Confidence in the water and good physical health
EFR (Emergency First Response) Primary and Secondary Care training within 24 months. Training may be completed along with the rescue diver course.

Please note: If you have successfully finished a First aid and CPR course with a PADI recognised organisation in the past 2 years, you are exempt from the EFR course.

Price

Our Rescue and EFR Packages

In addition to Rescue and EFR courses, we offer a selection of packages (see below) which include a number of accommodation options located at our Dive School site. Check out the room options at