Rescue Diver
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 Dive Master Course.
Course Prerequisites:
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Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent
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Advanced openwater certification
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CPR and First Aid ( can be provided as part of course for extra charge)
What is covered in this course?
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Prevention and causes of diving accidents
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Stress and psychological factors
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Physical conditioning
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Equipment
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Surface drowning syndrome
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Diving lifesaving
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Self rescue
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Diver assists
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Surface and underwater rescues
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Types of transports
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In-water artificial respiration
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Boat and shore exit techniques
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Diver first aid
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Review of oxygen administration
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Hyperbaric injuries and management
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Information collection
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Access to a hyperbaric chamber
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Accident Management
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Access to emergency transport/assistance
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Accident reporting
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Liability and related legal considerations
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In Water Skills include:
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Breathing difficulties
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Tiredness
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Leg cramp
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Early panic symptoms
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Locate and bring to the surface a scuba diver simulating unconsciousness to the surface from approximately 6 metres/20 feet
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Upon surfacing, transport the unconscious diver 50 metres/150 feet to shore or boat, simulating in-water rescue breathing
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Upon reaching the shore or boat, with the assistance of one aide, remove the diver from the water