Rescue Diver

Course objectives:

1. Teach divers how to prevent and manage diving emergencies
2. Build confidence through realistic, scenario-based practice
3. Improve self-rescue abilities and buddy-assistance techniques
4. Strengthen underwater awareness, assessment skills, and calm decision-making

Learning outcomes — you will learn to:

• Identify and respond to diver stress and equipment issues
• Assist tired, panicked, or distressed divers safely
• Conduct search patterns for a missing diver
• Manage surface emergencies and coordinate responses
• Bring an unresponsive diver to the surface and exit the water
• Perform self-rescue techniques to stay calm and in control
• Create and execute an emergency action plan (EAP)

Upon completion, you’ll be better equipped to handle unexpected situations—and be the dive buddy everyone trusts.

Equipment Provided to Participants

All participants receive access to:

• Tanks and weights
• Dive computer (if required for scenarios)
• Surface signaling devices (whistle, SMB, etc.)
• Rescue-specific gear such as throw ropes and practice kits
• First-aid training supplies
• Emergency oxygen demonstration equipment
• All course materials (printed or digital)

Personal gear recommended: mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit (rentals available if needed).