Rescue Diver

Save a life!

Duration

1-2 days

About

The rescue certification course is designed to develop the knowledge and necessary skills for an individual to effectively perform diver rescues and assists, and administer necessary first aid.

You will cover all of the following and more!

Prevention and causes of diving accidents
Stress and psychological factors
Physical conditioning
Equipment
Surface drowning syndrome
Diving lifesaving
Self rescue
Diver assists
Surface and underwater rescues
Types of transports
In-water artificial respiration
Boat and shore exit techniques
Diver first aid
Review of oxygen administration
Hyperbaric injuries and management
Information collection
Access to a hyperbaric chamber
Accident Management
Access to emergency transport/assistance
Accident reporting
Liability and related legal considerations

Some of the in-water skills include:

On the surface, identify and assist a properly equipped skin or scuba diver simulating:
Breathing difficulties
Tiredness
Leg cramp
Early panic symptoms
Locate and bring to the surface a scuba diver simulating unconsciousness to the surface from approximately 6 metres/20 feet
Upon surfacing, transport the unconscious diver 50 metres/150 feet to shore or boat, simulating in-water rescue breathing
Upon reaching the shore or boat, with the assistance of one aide, remove the diver from the water

Includes:

• eLearning
• Instructor time on required dives
• If you do not have your own gear yet, rental equipment and tanks are available
• Dive charters and quarry admission not included