PADI Rescue Diver

Dive Chicago™ (312) 922-5090    2011 Course Schedule

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 do I need to start?

• PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or PADI 
  Junior Advanced Open Water Diver certification
   (or qualifying certification from another organization)
• Minimum age: 15 years old (12 for PADI Junior Rescue Diver)
• Successful completion of a sanctioned CPR program within the past 24 months

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

How long will it take?

• Approximate Course Hours: 25
• Minimum Open Water Training: five sessions over two days

What will I need?

• PADI Rescue Diver Crew-Pak $41.00 Sale $32.80 <Buy On-Line>
• PADI Rescue Diver DVD $25.00 <Buy On-Line>
• Course fee and Boat Charter Fee for 5 dives special rate of $260.00 <Buy On-Line>
• Complete Course total $326.00 <2011 Course Schedule>

Where can I go from here?

The PADI Rescue Diver certification is a prerequisite for all Professional level PADI courses, beginning with the PADI Divemaster certification. 

After successfully completing the program, you’ll receive the internationally recognized PADI Rescue Diver certification card. Answer the call! Sign up by e-mail info@DiveChicago.com or leave a voice mail at our dock phone 312-922-5090.

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