Cal Coast Scuba Instruction: PADI Rescue Diver Course

You probably did not realize, it but sometime in your diving career you performed a rescue. Rescues happen all the time but usually go unnoticed; often times divers do not even realize they have performed one. Rescues can be as simple as attaching your buddies low pressure power inflator hose to the low pressure inflator, or can be much, much, much more severe. Diving has a great track record when it comes to the ratio of certified divers and those who are involved in accidents every year. But in the event a diving accident does occur how confident do you feel in providing assistance to your dive buddy? How sure are you that your own diving habits are not increasing your risk of being involved in a dive accident? Handling dive emergencies are tricky, and no amount of training will ever be comprehensive enough to handle every single situation. However the Rescue Diver Course will give you the confidence you will need in the unlikely event a diving accident does occur.

Why PADI Rescue Diver?

The PADI Rescue Diver will expand your knowledge and experience beyond purely recreational level because 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 are the prerequisites for the Rescue Diver Certification?

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or qualifying certification from another organization)
Minimum age: 15 years old (or 12 for the PADI Junior Rescue Diver)
Successful completion of a sanctioned CPR program within the past 12 months

Will I need to purchase any equipment?

On orientation night we will discuss what gear a Rescue Diver should have. We will also discuss things to look for in these pieces of gear before making a purchase. If you decide to wait until after the course begins often times we will have an arrangement with a local dive shop where you can purchase the recommended gear for this course at a discounted price. The items you will need for this course include:

1) whistle 2) medic first aid kit 3) pocket mask

4) dive knife 5) a complete save a dive kit

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
dive first aid
emergency management and equipment
swimming and non-swimming assists
panicked diver response
underwater problems
missing diver procedures
surfacing the unconscious diver
in-water artificial respiration
egress (exits)
first aid procedures for pressure related accidents
dive accident scenarios

What are the course fees for this course?

The fees for this course are as follows:

Tuition: $245.00 Materials: $45.99

Rentals: $40.00

Please note that if you already own your own gear you will not be charged the rental fee.

STANDARD SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY	SUNDAY
Orientation		CLASS 1			CLASS 2	POOL 1
medical					EFR/CPR	9-3
& fees due					9-5

MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY	SATURDAY	SUNDAY
		CLASS 2			BEACH	BEACH
		6-9:30			9-5	9-5

Orientation � On orientation night we will discuss the topics that we will cover in the course as well as go over tips on how to select your gear for this course. You will need to purchase all of your required gear before the weekend events begin. Please note all fees are due on this date as well as your filled out medical form.

Class 1- Material from the book will be covered. Come with questions from the reading and knowledge reviews for Chapters 1 and 2 completed.

Class 2 � The Medic First Aid Card is a prerequisite for the class however those who do not have their MFA cards may attend this course for their certification. An additional fee is required. It is strongly encouraged you bring a friend.

Pool 1 � We will spend plenty of time in the pool to give you an opportunity to attempt and feel proficient in your ability to perform a save during this time. Just like everything else in diving, good rescue techniques are only established through proper repetition. The first portion of the pool will be conducted as a scuba tune up in order to help you recognize the common problems that occur with gear as well as brush up on your 20 basic skills you learned as an Open Water Diver. Attendance is mandatory. The second portion of the pool will focus on rescue skills you will need to feel confident about in a real life emergency. Again additional time is spent helping you develop strategies for coping with different situations.

Class 3 - The remaining modules will be completed and the final will be taken at the conclusion of the class period. All knowledge reviews will be reviewed and collected before the final.

BEACH 1 & 2 � All rescue scenarios will be played out on both of these days. Each diver will have an opportunity being the victim, the accident site coordinator, the spotter, and the rescuer. By acting out each role you will have 4 times the exposure on how to carry out a rescue in real life situations. Beaches and conditions will be chosen that add realism and challenge to the course without pushing the limits of what is safe.

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