Who should take this course?
If you ask divers what their most memorable class was, a lot of them will say Rescue Diver. Not because it was easy, but because it mattered.
This course is for divers who want to stop just thinking about themselves underwater and start paying attention to the whole dive. You’ll learn how to recognize problems early, manage stress in yourself and others, and step in calmly when something starts to go sideways. You’ll become a better buddy, a more confident diver, and someone other people are genuinely glad to have in the water with them.
It’s a serious course, but it’s also a fun one. There’s focus, there’s problem solving, and yes, there’s plenty of laughter in between. Learning works better that way.
To enroll, you’ll need to be a PADI (Junior) Advanced Open Water Diver or qualifying equivalent, and you must have current CPR and First Aid training within the last 24 months. If you don’t have that yet, no problem. Frank teaches those too, and they can be completed alongside Rescue.
What will you learn?
The PADI Rescue Diver course prepares you to deal with real-world dive emergencies, both minor and major, using practical, proven techniques.
Through knowledge development, skill practice, and realistic scenarios, you’ll learn what to look for, how to prioritize, and how to respond without rushing or panicking.
Topics include:
- Self rescue and managing your own stress
- Recognizing stress and problems in other divers
- Emergency management and the use of rescue equipment
- Assisting panicked divers
- Rescuing unresponsive divers at the surface and underwater
This course is about learning to stop, think, and act instead of reacting. Those skills don’t just make you safer. They make every dive better.
You may also be eligible to earn college credit for the Rescue Diver course. Ask Frank for details.
How can you start learning now?
Getting started is simple.
Knowledge development is typically completed using PADI eLearning. Once we lock in dates and locations, Frank will make sure you have access to everything you need and a clear plan for what to complete before training begins.
What scuba gear will you use?
You’ll use your standard scuba equipment along with a few additional items used specifically for rescue training.
This includes a pocket mask for in-water rescue breathing and training with oxygen units, floats, marker buoys, and other emergency equipment. You’ll also work with training aids such as CPR mannequins during certain exercises.
Frank will review gear requirements ahead of time so you know exactly what you need to bring, rent, or borrow.
How Long Will This Take?
Rescue Diver training typically includes one or two long pool sessions focused on skill development and scenarios, followed by at least one open water training day. Most classes are completed within the same week, depending on scheduling and conditions.
This course isn’t rushed. The goal is confidence, not checking boxes.
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The PADI Rescue Diver course is taught by Frank in small groups or private formats at locations and schedules that actually work for real people.
If you’re ready to become the diver others trust when things get interesting, this is the class.