Next Rescue Diver Class starts May 26th 2009

The PADI rescue diver program is both challenging and rewarding. The focus of this class is learning how to recognize potential problems before they happen and coming to the aid of divers who may be experiencing a problem during a dive. This training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies. This is probably the most physically demanding of all the recreational certifications. Many divers say this is the best course they’ve ever taken. You'll cover:

• Self-rescue and diver stress
• Emergency management and equipment
• Panicked diver response
• In-water rescue breathing protocols
• Egress (exits)
• Dive accident scenarios

Depending on class size there will be two or three knowledge review sessions. These sesiions will be a review of the material covered in the PADI Rescue Diver manual. You must complete all of the knowledge reviews in this manual prior to attending the classroom sessions.

There will be one or two (again depending on class size) pool training sessions. During pool training you will learn rescue techniques and practice different scenarios. The pool training sessions will help you increase your skill level and increase your confidence while performing rescues.