“Challenging” and “rewarding” best describe the Rescue Diver course. Building upon what you’ve already learned, this course expands your foundation of knowledge and teaches you how to prevent problems and how to manage them if they occur.

The Rescue Diver course teaches you the techniques to avoid and manage problems, improving your confidence as a diver. During the course, you’ll become a better buddy by enhancing your ability to identify potential problems and by practicing dive emergency protocols. The subject is serious, but the training is fun – many divers tell us the Rescue Diver course is their favorite!

What You’ll Learn

The Rescue Diver courses prepare you to deal with dive emergencies, minor and major, using a variety of techniques. Through knowledge development and rescue exercises, you learn what to look for and how to respond. During rescue scenarios, you put into practice your knowledge and skills. Topics include:

• Self rescue
• Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
• Emergency management and equipment
• Rescuing panicked divers
• Rescuing unresponsive divers

The SCUBA Gear You’ll Use

You use all your basic SCUBA gear including a dive computer and accessories.

The Learning Materials You’ll Need

The Rescue Diver course includes materials to complete the course. You’ll learn how to think like a rescue diver and preview the skills that you’ll practice with your Instructor.

To Enroll In The Rescue Diver Course, You Must Be

• 12 years or older
• Have an Advanced (or Adventure) Diver certification
• Be trained and current in First Aid and CPR within the previous two years. 

For all your learning materials and equipment, contact Athens Scuba.