Rescue Diver
Expand Your Knowledge
Ready to Develop As A Diver
The SDI 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 SDI Rescue Diver Course you can enroll in the SDI Master Scuba Diver Development Program or start in the professional ranks and sign up for the SDI Divemaster Course.
Get In Touch > E-Learning > In Water Sessions
First step is to Get in touch with us here with us at 'Southern Divers'.
Then complete the academic requirements for your chosen diver certification online. You can get started on this right now (ask us how).
You then join us to complete your in-water skill-development sessions and/or the open-water training dives. Normally we do this with you at one of the inland dive sites or from the shore or boat down on the southern coast.
Who This Course Is For:
Any certified open water scuba diver who wishes to expand their diver knowledge and skillset
Any certified advanced adventure diver or advanced diver who would like to advance in dive training
Anyone interested in becoming a dive leader
Course Prerequisites:
Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent
Provide proof of current CPR, first aid and oxygen (O2) provider (where local law permits) certification*
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
* Note: CPR, first aid and oxygen provider courses may be combined with the rescue program by qualified instructors.
What's In It For You:
Ability to conduct rescues for divers in distress
Become qualified to enroll in:
The SDI Master Diver program
The SDI Divemaster course
Course Standards & Procedures:
Pricing & Sign Up Process:
Cost - Please refer to our 'Price List'
Group booking discount of 10% for 3 or more people on same booking
To get booked on:
Call us on 07733 161010
What Else Can I Try?
What Comes Next?
You have experienced some speciality diving and now you want to explore this in more detail.
Learn the skills required to provide in water assistance and effect a rescue of another diver in distress.