The scuba diving equipment you use

Use all your basic scuba equipment, including dive computer and accessories.
Find out what equipment your local dive shop hires and what is already included in the course package. You’ll find almost everything at a dive centre/shop.

Study materials you’ll need

PADI Rescue Diver Crew Pak. The PADI Rescue Diver crewpak includes all the materials required to complete the PADI Rescue Diver course – including a pocket mask. You’ll learn to think like a rescue diver and you’ll see your skills put into practice with your PADI Instructor. Once you’ve completed your Rescue Diver course, you can use the DVD to review your rescue skills as often as you want. This “toolbox” of knowledge and skills will equip you to handle practically all emergency situations. To purchase these products, contact your local PADI Instructor, dive shop or resort.

Prerequisites

To enrol on the PADI Rescue Diver course, you must:

The PADI Rescue Diver Course gives you the confidence to know what you need to do in an emergency

Be at least 12 years old

Have PADI Adventure Diver certification (or equivalent certification issued by another training organisation).
Have valid first aid and CPR training certification, issued within the previous two years (Ask your Instructor about Emergency First Response CPR and first aid courses).

Your next adventure

After completing the CPR and first aid and PADI Rescue Diver courses, you might want to enrol on the PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider course. Together, these three courses significantly improve your ability to manage dive emergencies.