Embark on a journey where adventure meets safety with the SDI Rescue Diver Course. Gain the confidence and skills to become the diver everyone relies on, skilled in managing dive emergencies and providing essential first aid.
Rescue Diver
This course is ideal for certified open water scuba divers who are eager to expand their skills and dive deeper into the world of diving safety. It’s also perfect for advanced divers aiming to progress in their diving career or anyone aspiring to become a dive leader. Prerequisites include a minimum age of 18 (or 10 with parental consent), current CPR and first aid certifications, and proof of advanced diving experience. This course sets the stage for advancing to the SDI Master Scuba Diver or Divemaster levels.
- Minimum age 18, 10 with parental consent.
- Provide proof of current First Response Adult and Child Emergency Care Provider and Oxygen Administration Provider (where local law permits) certification or equivalent. *
- Provide proof of SDI Advanced Adventure Diver certification, SDI Junior Advanced Adventure certification, or equivalent, or Open Water diver certification and 15 logged open water dives.
- Divers under age 15 may earn the Junior Rescue Diver certification. Junior students are to train and dive under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or active dive professional. * Note: First Response courses may be combined with the SDI Rescue Diver course by qualified instructors.
All courses start with an E-Learning module that you complete at your own pace. After completion we will contact you to schedule your classroom and in water sessions. When you purchase this course an E-Learning code will be sent to you along with instructions on how to log into the SDI website to redeem it and get started on your course!