Rewarding and Fun - that best describes the Rescue Diver course. The PADI Rescue Diver programme will expand your knowledge and experience beyond the recreational level. You’ll learn to look beyond yourself 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 will I do?

Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies. Some of the topics you’ll cover are diver stress, self rescue techniques, panic diver response, underwater problem management and first aid. What do I need to start? You must be a certified Open Water diver to start the first portion of the Rescue course (knowledge development) and a PADI Advanced diver to complete the remaining skills and scenarios. Before commencement of the rescue course students must have completed a sanctioned first aid/cpr training. Dive Noosa can conduct your CPR & First Aid course.

How long will the course take?

Recommended course hours is approximately 25hrs and minimum open water training is 5 sessions over 2 days, a total of approximately 4 days.

What Do I Get!

* Classroom session
* Small classes
* PADI International Certification Card
* Safe heated Olympic size Pool
* Training scenarios at Noosa River
* Realistic training aboard Dive Noosa's boat in open water conditions
* PADI Rescue Diver student materials

What are the Prerequisites?

# 12 years of age or older
# PADI Advanced Open Water diver or equivalent
# A current First Aid and CPR qualification from a sanctioned training organisation
# Dive gear - this can be hired or purchased from us if you don't have it.

The PADI Rescue Diver course goals are to:

• Increase awareness of diver safety.
• Develop divers’ abilities to anticipate and prevent problems as well as to manage them.
• Teach effective rescue techniques and first aid skills specific to diving.
• Prepare divers to manage diver emergency situations.
• Expand diver knowledge in preparation for PADI leadership-leveltraining.

*Course Costs - $500

First Aid & CPR training course if required 1 day - $135
The EFR (Emergency First Response) Primary and Secondary Care course is a nationally recognised course.

*A $200 deposit is required at the time of booking this is non refundable 2 weeks prior to course commencement.
* *Equipment rental is not included in this price. Hire costs vary depending upon requirements, please call for exact price.