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Rescue Diver Course

Learn to prevent and manage diving emergencies

Become a Confident Rescue Diver

The Rescue Diver course is a challenging yet rewarding program that teaches you to prevent and manage diving emergencies. This course builds your confidence and prepares you to handle real-world diving situations.

Learn to prevent diving accidents before they happen
Master emergency response and rescue techniques
Develop leadership and decision-making skills
Gain confidence to handle any diving situation

Course Details

Duration:3-4 days
Price:฿12,900
Max Depth:18 meters
Minimum Age:12 years
Prerequisites:Advanced Open Water + EFR

Course Structure

Knowledge Development

  • • Self-rescue techniques and recognition
  • • Stress management and prevention
  • • Emergency management and equipment
  • • Responding to diver emergencies
  • • Panicked diver response
  • • In-water rescue breathing protocols

Rescue Exercises

  • • Tired diver tows and assists
  • • Panicked diver response
  • • Response from shore/boat
  • • Distressed diver underwater
  • • Missing diver procedures
  • • Surfacing the unconscious diver

What You'll Learn

Prevention Skills

  • • Recognizing stress in other divers
  • • Equipment preparation and checks
  • • Dive planning and buddy communication
  • • Environmental awareness and assessment
  • • Emergency action plan development

Emergency Response

  • • First aid and emergency care
  • • Rescue breathing and CPR
  • • Emergency oxygen administration
  • • Accident management and reporting
  • • Leadership in emergency situations

Prerequisites

Advanced Open Water Diver

You must be certified as an Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent from another training organization.

Emergency First Response (EFR)

Complete the EFR Primary and Secondary Care course within the last 24 months, or have a current CPR/first aid certification.

Medical Statement

Complete a medical statement confirming you're fit for diving activities.

Course Schedule

Day 1: Theory & Self-Rescue

Complete knowledge development sessions covering rescue theory, followed by self-rescue skills practice in confined water.

Day 2: Rescue Exercises

Practice responding to distressed and panicked divers, including tows, assists, and emergency procedures in open water.

Day 3: Scenarios & Final Assessment

Complete realistic rescue scenarios, demonstrating all required skills and earning your Rescue Diver certification.

Ready to Dive In?

Join us for an unforgettable underwater adventure in the Gulf of Thailand