For those of us who dive frequently, this course is essential!
Get trained to respond to underwater and surface emergencies
At MTA we put safety first, being a trained diver is important to be able to read situations and know how to respond to them.
Description
The Rescue Diver course will change the way you dive – in the best possible way.
Learn to identify and fix minor issues before they become big problems, gain a lot of confidence and have serious fun along the way.
Itinerary
The Rescue Diver course prepares you to deal with diving emergencies, major and minor, using a variety of techniques. Through knowledge development and rescue exercises, you learn what to look for and how to respond. During rescue drills, you put your knowledge and skills into practice. Topics include:
- Self-rescue.
- Recognizing and managing distress in other divers.
- Emergency and equipment management.
- Rescue panicked divers.
- Rescue unconscious divers.
Must have PADI Advanced Open Water certification and be at least 15 years old.
Included
Scuba equipment.
Lunch.
E-learning materials.
Not Included
Alcoholic drinks.
You must bring
Ecofriendly sunscreen.
Bathing suit.
The Certification that Transforms Divers into Underwater Heroes
The PADI Rescue Diver course elevates your diving by focusing on problem prevention and underwater emergency management. It is an intensive training that enables you to react to any crisis situation, either with yourself (self-rescue) or with a buddy. Through knowledge development and realistic rescue simulations, you will learn crucial techniques such as recognizing distress, managing emergency equipment, and rescuing panicked or unconscious divers. This course is the step that will give you maximum confidence in your skills, making you a much safer, more responsible, and better-equipped dive buddy to help others.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it a very theoretical course or will I get wet a lot?
Mainly practical! Although there is knowledge development, most of the course focuses on practicing rescue exercises and simulations in confined waters and, above all, in open waters. The goal is for rescue techniques to become instinctive.
What certification do I need to have before enrolling in Rescue Diver?
You need to have at least the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or an equivalent certification) and, mandatory, a valid CPR and First Aid training (such as the EFR course) within the last 24 months.
What is the most important thing I will learn and what will change my diving?
You will learn to prevent problems before they occur and to manage stress (yours and others’). You will move from focusing only on your own diving to being fully aware of your surroundings and your buddies, transforming you into an effective rescuer and gaining unwavering confidence.
Is it a necessary step to advance professionally in diving?
The PADI Rescue Diver is a mandatory requirement and the essential foundation for those aspiring to a professional career, being the step immediately prior to the PADI Divemaster course.