Why PADI Rescue Diver?

Rewarding and fun – that best describes the PADI Rescue Diver course. This course will expand your knowledge and experience level: Rescue Divers learn to look beyond themselves and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Although this course is serious, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence.

What do I need to start?

• You can enroll in the Rescue Diver Course as a certified Open Water Diver and participate in the Rescue Diver knowledge development and rescue training sessions, in confined water only, while working on your Advanced Open Water Diver certification.
• Minimum age: 15 years old (12 for PADI Junior Rescue Diver)
• Successful completion of a sanctioned CPR / First Aid program within the past 24 months. The Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid) courses meet these requirements.

What will I do?
Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies. During the five open water sessions, you'll cover:

• Self-rescue and diver stress
• AED and emergency oxygen delivery systems
• dive first aid
• swimming and non-swimming rescue techniques
• emergency management and equipment
• panicked diver response
• underwater problems
• missing diver procedures
• surfacing the unconscious diver
• in-water rescue breathing protocols
• egress (exits)
• first aid procedures for pressure related accidents
• dive accident scenarios

How long will it take?

• Class / Pool Time: 8 Hours
• Open Water Training: 1 Day Diving
• Thursday, Class 6pm - 10pm
• Friday, Pool 6pm - 10pm
• Saturday, Lake Pleasant

What Will it Cost?

• $289.00 per person

What's Included?

• PADI Rescue Diver Manual
• PADI Rescue Diver DVD
• Certification Card / Photo

2008 Class Dates

• January 17th, 18th, 19th
• February 21st, 22nd, 23rd
• March 13th, 14th, 15th
• April 17th, 18th, 19th
• May 15th, 16th, 17th
• June 26th, 27th, 28th
• July 24th, 25th, 26th
• August 14th, 15th, 16th
• September 18th, 19th, 20th
• October 16th, 17th, 18th
• November 13th, 14th, 15th
• December 11th, 12th, 13th
• see Events Calendar for more dates

Where can I go from here?

The PADI Rescue Diver certification is a prerequisite for all Professional level PADI courses, beginning with the PADI Divemaster certification.

Stop by El Mar Diving Center for more information on the PADI Rescue Diver course and prepare yourself to Go Pro.

El Mar Diving Center
2245 West Broadway
Mesa, Arizona 85202
Phone (480) 833-2971
Fax (480) 898-0194
elmar@elmar.com

Hours:
Monday - Friday 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Saturdays 10:00 am - 5:30 pm
Closed Sundays

For questions regarding scuba instruction, diving activities,
scuba diving equipment, equipment repair, gear rental, etc.
E-mail to: elmar@elmar.com
For Travel related questions E-mail: tierramar@elmar.com