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The PADI Rescue Diver course prepares you to deal with dive emergencies, minor and major, using a variety of techniques. Through knowledge development and rescue exercises, you learn what to look for and how to respond.

The PADI Diving Certificate can be obtained here at our Bali Dive Centre with our experienced team of PADI Dive Instructors.

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The PADI Rescue Diver course is a crucial step in your scuba diving education, focusing on developing your rescue and emergency response skills. It prepares you to prevent and manage diving emergencies, both for yourself and for others. Here's what you can expect from the PADI Rescue Diver course:

1. Course Structure: The PADI Rescue Diver course consists of knowledge development, confined water (pool) sessions, and open water scenarios. The course typically takes 2-3 days to complete, depending on the schedule and pace of the course. This is not including your theory that you’ll do in your own time and pace.
2. Knowledge Development: You'll study self-rescue techniques, recognizing and managing stress in other divers, emergency management, and equipment considerations through self-study using the PADI Rescue Diver manual or e-learning materials. You'll review this knowledge with your instructor through classroom sessions or online discussions.
3. Confined Water Sessions: In confined water sessions, usually conducted in a pool or calm shallow water, you'll practice and develop rescue skills under the guidance of a certified PADI instructor. These sessions involve simulated rescue scenarios, allowing you to apply the knowledge you've learned in realistic situations.
4. Open Water Scenarios: The open water scenarios are where you'll put your skills into practice in real-life diving situations. Under the supervision of your instructor, you'll participate in various rescue exercises, such as assisting a tired diver, managing a panicked diver, and conducting search and recovery operations.
5. Emergency First Response (EFR) Training: As part of the Rescue Diver course, you'll also need to have completed or acquire Emergency First Response (EFR) Primary and Secondary Care training within the past 24 months. This training focuses on providing first aid and CPR skills necessary for emergency response. This course is a separate course from PADI.
6. Certification: Upon successful completion of the knowledge development, confined water sessions, open water scenarios, and EFR training, you'll be awarded the PADI Rescue Diver certification. This certification demonstrates your ability to respond to diving emergencies, making you a more confident and competent diver.
7. Continuing Education: The Rescue Diver certification is an important step in your diving journey and opens doors to further education and specialization. It's a prerequisite for pursuing professional levels of training, such as becoming a Divemaster or Instructor.

The PADI Rescue Diver course is designed to expand your knowledge and skills beyond self-diving to become a responsible and capable buddy. It emphasizes proactive accident prevention, recognizing potential problems, and developing effective rescue techniques. It's a challenging but highly rewarding course that enhances your safety and the safety of those you dive with.