
PADI Rescue Diver
Take your diving skills to the next level with the PADI Rescue Diver Course on Koh Tao! This essential course builds confidence, sharpens your problem-solving abilities, and prepares you to handle diving emergencies — both minor and major. It’s often described as the most rewarding and challenging PADI course.
Course Highlights:
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Learn how to prevent and manage dive emergencies
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Practice self-rescue, panicked diver response, missing diver search, and more
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Develop leadership and awareness skills
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Taught by experienced, professional PADI instructors
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Realistic rescue scenarios and hands-on training
Requirements / Preparations
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Minimum Certification Level: Must be a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or hold an equivalent certification from another recognized training agency.
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Minimum Age: 12 years old (For divers 12–14, certification will be Junior Rescue Diver)
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CPR and First Aid Training: Must have completed Emergency First Response (EFR) Primary and Secondary Care training within the past 24 months.
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Good Health and Basic Fitness: You'll need to complete a medical questionnaire. If you have any pre-existing conditions, a doctor's approval may be required before participating.
Perfect For:
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Advanced Open Water Divers looking to grow
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Divers wanting to assist others and increase safety
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Anyone aiming to become a PADI Divemaster or Instructor
Price: Contact us for current pricing or package deals (EFR + Rescue)
day 1
Knowledge Development &
Skill Introduction
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM (with a lunch break)
Morning
Classroom / eLearning Review
Introduction to the Rescue Diver course
Knowledge Review
Afternoon
Confined Water Practice
In-water practice of basic rescue skills:
Exercises 1-10
day 2
Open Water Rescue Exercises,
Rescue Scenarios & Final Exam
Time: 9.00 AM – 5.00 PM (usually 2 dives
Morning
Final Knowledge Review & Exam
Knowledge Review
Complete Emergency Action Plan
Finish Final Exam
Afternoon
Diving Boat
Dive 1: Exercises 1-10 in the Open Wate
Dive 2: Final Scenarios
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