PADI Rescue Diver Course
Be Prepared | Save a Life
The PADI Rescue Diver Course will completely change the way you dive. Learn to recognize risks, manage emergencies, and be ready for any situation.
Step 1 - Knowledge Development
Learn how to think like a rescue Diver
During your independent learning, you’ll be introduced to different types of dive emergencies and how to respond to them. Study online using PADI’s eLearning platform and then attend a 1.5-hour knowledge review session with your instructor to consolidate your learning and prepare you for the practical section of the course.
Step 2 - Open Water Training
Apply your knowledge to real diving emergencies
Attend 2 days of open water dive training at Whytecliff Park to develop diver rescue techniques and emergency problem-solving skills. Build your awareness of dangerous situations and practice a range of rescue scenarios that simulate real diving situations.
Learning Options
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$449.98
Join fellow students and learn as part of a group! Classes will have a maximum 5:1 student-instructor ratio.
We run Rescue Diver Group Courses every 4 months. Please visit the Sign Up section at the bottom of this page to see the exact dates.
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$549.98
Already found your dive buddy? Sign up as a pair to receive 2-1 training and organize the entire course to fit around your schedule.
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From $799.98
Receive 1-on-1 training from your instructor and organize the entire course to fit around your schedule.
Included With The Course
PADI Rescue Diver eLearning code.
PADI Certification eCard & Fees.
1.5 hours of classroom instructional time conducted at the store.
2 days of open water training at Whytecliff Park.
20% Discount on in-store product purchases for the duration of your course. (some exceptions apply)
Transportation to and from the pool/dive sites can be provided in our shop van if personal transport is unavailable. Spaces are limited and will be provided on a first-come-first-serve basis.
ALL FUNDAMENTAL DIVING RENTAL EQUIPMENT IS INCLUDED IN THE COURSE PRICE - This includes drysuit, thermals, BCD, regulators, fins, hood, boots, gloves, tanks, compass, and weights. There are however some additional items specifically required for this course that you will need to supply yourself.
REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR THE COURSE NOT AVAILABLE TO RENT*
CPR Pocket Mask
Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) & Reel
Personal mask & snorkel
*The majority of required equipment can be purchased using your 20% in-store student discount.
Prerequisites
Minimum age: 12 years
All students must be a certified Advanced Open Water Diver
All students must have completed EFR Primary and Secondary Care training within the last 24 months.
At Rowand’s Reef, we teach PADI EFR courses - Please see below for more details.
All students must have been diving within the last 12 months
If your last dive was over a year ago, then you will need to complete a PADI Refresher before you can enroll in this course.
All students must complete the PADI Medical Questionnaire and, if required, have clearance to dive from a qualified physician.
PADI Emergency First Response (EFR) Course - Primary and Secondary Care
Learn what to do in the critical moments when a life-threatening emergency occurs
If you haven’t completed EFR Primary and Secondary Care training within the last 24 months then you will need to do this before you start your PADI Rescue Course - This can be done here with us at Rowand’s Reef.
One of our PADI Emergency First Response instructors will show you how to handle a range of injuries, perform essential first aid, and apply hands-on CPR. Once complete you will be able to take these skills forward with you to your Rescue Course where you will apply them in a dive-specific setting.
From $199.98
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Step 1: Knowledge Development (eLearning or Manual)
Step 2: Practical Sessions - Attend two 3-hour practical sessions at the Rowand’s Reef Store.
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PADI EFR eLearning code or manual
Two 3-hour Practical Sessions
PADI EFR Certification Card & Fees
20% Student Discount on any gear purchases in-store for the duration of the course (some exceptions apply)
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CPR Pocket Mask
FAQs
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The PADI Rescue Diver course is one of the most rewarding and challenging continuing education scuba certifications you can sign up for. As well as teaching life-saving techniques, the PADI Rescue Course is also extremely fun and the perfect course for divers looking to build on their problem-solving skills and take their diving to the next level.
In addition to developing your diving skills, the PADI Rescue Diver Course is a prerequisite for PADI Divemaster and Instructor courses, so completing it puts you a step closer to a professional scuba career.
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The PADI Rescue Diver Course teaches you how to recognize and respond to dive emergencies, administer emergency oxygen, manage accidents, and even fix common equipment problems – all while putting your mental and physical strength to the test. You’ll learn to recognize the signs of diver stress and to always be prepared to help a fellow dive buddy in need, whether it be at the surface or underwater.
The PADI Rescue Diver Course prepares you to deal with dive emergencies, minor and major, using a variety of techniques. Through knowledge development and rescue exercises, you learn to:
Use emergency oxygen
Troubleshoot and fix minor scuba gear issues
Develop underwater safety techniques
Improve navigation skills
Identify a diver in need at the surface or underwater
Self-rescue
Recognizing and rescuing panicked divers
Rescuing unresponsive divers
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Rowand’s Reef has over 50 years of experience certifying new scuba divers. Whether it’s helping you take your first breaths underwater or giving you the tools you need to take your diving to the next level, we’re here to help and support you through your diving journey!
Whatever your experience, our instructors will work with you to ensure your confidence, comfort, and readiness. Our low Instructor-to-student ratios allow maximum contact time and our top-of-the-line rental equipment will ensure that your dives are successful and enjoyable. Our mission at Rowand’s Reef is to provide world-class scuba training, making sure that our students have the knowledge and skills they need to be safe out in the water while also having a great time!
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In British Columbia, the water gets cold so we highly recommend that you wear a drysuit, especially for the Rescue Course which requires students to spend long periods of time in and around the water.
To use a drysuit you will need to be a drysuit certified diver. You can gain your Drysuit Diver Certification with us here at Rowand’s Reef - Please Click Here for more details on our PADI Drysuit Diver Course.
Compared to a wetsuit, a drysuit will keep much warmer, ensuring more comfort and enjoyment from the course. However, while we recommend it, you don't have to wear a drysuit if you don't want to. For those who aren't as interested in drysuit diving, we have warm 14/7mm wetsuits available for use in the ocean. These wetsuits will keep you warm in the cold waters for the most part and can be requested in place of the drysuit for use on your course.
At Rowand's Reef, we carry the Aqua Lung Fusion range of drysuits. These suits contain the latest in drysuit technology and allow for a customized fit with added flexibility and buoyancy control in the water. description
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The PADI Emergency First Response Course prepares you to deal with emergencies both in and out of the water using a variety of lifesaving techniques. Through knowledge development and practical exercises, you’ll learn the following lifesaving skills:
CPR
First aid
How to respond to a variety of illnesses and injuries
Helping someone who is choking
Handling possible spinal injuries
Applying bandages and splints
Sign Up for your PADI Rescue Course
Includes:
Step #1 - Knowledge Development (eLearning or Class)
Step #2 - Open Water Training
Includes:
Step #1 - Knowledge Development (eLearning or Class)
Step #2 - Practical Sessions
Have Any Questions?
Our dive team are here to help with any questions you might have regarding the PADI Rescue Course.