“Challenging” and “rewarding” best describe the Rescue Diver course. The Rescue Diver Course is designed to develop the knowledge and necessary skills to effectively perform diver rescues and assist and administer the necessary first aid in the event of an emergency. You will learn skills such as how to perform self rescues, buddy rescues, recognize and calm potential panic divers, administer proper first aid to divers that have experienced dive related injuries, conduct effective search patterns and manage accident scenes. After the Rescue Diver Course you can enroll in the Master Scuba Diver Development Program or start in the professional ranks and sign up for the Divemaster Course. Course starts with independent eLearning study and progresses to 2 days of open water dives.
Course fee: $299.95
Equipment: You will need basic scuba equipment suitable for the diving enviornment. You can rent basic scuba equipment from Crystal Blue Diving at a discounted rate of $50 for the class.
Materials: eLearning Rescue Diver included.
Prerequisites:
- Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent
- Provide proof of current CPR, first aid and oxygen (O2) provider (where local law permits) certification*
- You will need basic scuba equipment suitable for the diving environment. You can rent basic scuba equipment from Crystal Blue Diving at a discounted rate of $60 for the class.
- Junior Adventure Diver, or Advanced Open Water, 12 years old and current CPR, First Aid and Oxygen Administrator (see EFR class)
*We have to collect lake entrance fees of $40 not included in the above price.
*Certification included
Call us at (224) 333-0800 to book your Rescue Diver Course