SDI Rescue Diver Course

Who this course is for:

• Any certified open water scuba diver who wishes to expand their diver knowledge and skill set
• Any certified advanced adventure diver or advanced diver who would like to advance in dive training
• Anyone interested in becoming a dive leader

Course prerequisites

• Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent
• Provide proof of current CPR, first aid and oxygen (O2) provider (where local law permits) certification*
• Provide proof of SDI Advanced Adventure Diver certification, or equivalent, or open water diver certification and 40 logged open water dives

What you can expect to learn:

• The rescue certification course is designed to develop the knowledge and necessary skills for an individual to effectively perform diver rescues and assists, and administer necessary first aid.

  You will cover all of the following and more!

  • Prevention and causes of diving accidents
  • Diving lifesaving
  • Hyperbaric injuries and management
  • Accident Management
  • On the surface, identify and assist a properly equipped skin or scuba diver simulating

What’s in it for you:

• Ability to conduct rescues for divers in distress
• Become qualified to enroll in:
  • The SDI Master Diver program
  • The SDI Divemaster course

SDI Open Water Scuba Diver minimum requirements:

• Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive emergency planning and execution
• Complete all open water requirements safely and efficiently
• Satisfactorily complete the SDI Rescue Diver written examination located in the SDI Rescue Manual with a passing score of 80%, followed by 100% remediation by the Instructor

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*Emergency First Response courses can be provided as necessary