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RESCUE DIVER Prevent problems, and manage them if they occur.

The PADI Rescue Diver Course with Blue Water Divers

"Challenging" and "rewarding" best describe the PADI Rescue Diver course. Building upon what you've already learned, this course expands on what you already know about how to prevent problems, and how to manage them if they occur.


The Fun Part

The fun part about this course is rising to challenges and mastering them. Most divers find this course both demanding and rewarding, and at the end, say it's the best course they've ever taken. The PADI Rescue Diver course is the first step in expanding your knowledge and experience beyond a purely recreational level. It is the foundation for all leadership-level training: Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Instructor and beyond.


What You Learn

  • Self-rescue
  • Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
  • Emergency management and equipment
  • Rescuing panicked divers
  • Rescuing unresponsive divers


The Scuba Gear You Use

You use all your basic scuba gear including a dive computer and accessories. Divers are also expected to furnish their own Knife, Sea Snips, Dive Light, and a Pocket Mask.


The Learning Materials You Need

The PADI Rescue Diver crewpak or eLearning includes all materials required to complete the PADI Rescue Diver knowledge portion. You'll learn how to think like a rescue diver and preview skills you'll practice with your PADI Instructor. This tool box of knowledge and technique will give you the expertise to handle almost any emergency situation.


Prerequisites

To enroll in the PADI Rescue Diver course, you must be:

  • 15 years or older
  • Have a PADI Adventure Diver certification (or have a qualifying certification from another organization)
  • Be trained and current for first aid and CPR within the previous two years (Ask your instructor about Emergency First Response CPR and first aid courses).

For all your learning materials and equipment, contact Blue Water Divers.


Your Next Adventure

After completing CPR and first aid and the PADI Rescue Diver course, you should take the PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider course Together, these three courses round out your ability to handle scuba diver emergencies.

For more information about this or other PADI courses have a chat with one of the Blue Water Divers Team members.

    Start Date Course Course Type End Date Places Available   Price    
10 Apr 2025 RESC 4/10/2025 Rescue Diver 27 Apr 2025 8 US$ 350.00

Rescue Diver

Introduction + Lecture 1
Thu 10 Apr 2025
07:00 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
BWD Rochelle Park Class Room
Open Water Day 1
Sat 26 Apr 2025
08:00 AM
09 hours 00 minutes
Lecture 2
Sat 26 Apr 2025
07:00 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
BWD Rochelle Park Class Room
Open Water Day 2
Sun 27 Apr 2025
08:00 AM
09 hours 00 minutes

Multilevel weekend: April 26/27

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08 May 2025 RESC 5/8/2025 Rescue Diver 18 May 2025 8 US$ 350.00

Rescue Diver

Introduction + Lecture 1
Thu 08 May 2025
07:00 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
BWD Rochelle Park Class Room
Open Water Day 1
Sat 17 May 2025
08:00 AM
09 hours 00 minutes
Lecture 2
Sat 17 May 2025
07:00 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
BWD Rochelle Park Class Room
Open Water Day 2
Sun 18 May 2025
08:00 AM
09 hours 00 minutes

Multilevel weekend: May 17/18

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12 Jun 2025 RESC 6/12/2025 Rescue Diver 22 Jun 2025 8 US$ 350.00

Rescue Diver

Introduction + Lecture 1
Thu 12 Jun 2025
07:00 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
BWD Rochelle Park Class Room
Open Water Day 1
Sat 21 Jun 2025
08:00 AM
09 hours 00 minutes
Lecture 2
Sat 21 Jun 2025
07:00 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
BWD Rochelle Park Class Room
Open Water Day 2
Sun 22 Jun 2025
08:00 AM
09 hours 00 minutes

Multilevel weekend: June 21/22

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10 Jul 2025 RESC 7/10/2025 Rescue Diver 20 Jul 2025 8 US$ 350.00

Rescue Diver

Introduction + Lecture 1
Thu 10 Jul 2025
07:00 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
BWD Rochelle Park Class Room
Open Water Day 1
Sat 19 Jul 2025
08:00 AM
09 hours 00 minutes
Lecture 2
Sat 19 Jul 2025
07:00 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
BWD Rochelle Park Class Room
Open Water Day 2
Sun 20 Jul 2025
08:00 AM
09 hours 00 minutes

Multilevel weekend: July 19/20

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31 Jul 2025 RESC 7/31/2025 Rescue Diver 10 Aug 2025 8 US$ 350.00

Rescue Diver

Introduction + Lecture 1
Thu 31 Jul 2025
07:00 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
BWD Rochelle Park Class Room
Open Water Day 1
Sat 09 Aug 2025
08:00 AM
09 hours 00 minutes
Lecture 2
Sat 09 Aug 2025
07:00 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
BWD Rochelle Park Class Room
Open Water Day 2
Sun 10 Aug 2025
08:00 AM
09 hours 00 minutes

Multilevel weekend: Aug 9/10

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04 Sep 2025 RESC 9/4/2025 Rescue Diver 14 Sep 2025 8 US$ 350.00

Rescue Diver

Introduction + Lecture 1
Thu 04 Sep 2025
07:00 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
BWD Rochelle Park Class Room
Open Water Day 1
Sat 13 Sep 2025
08:00 AM
09 hours 00 minutes
Lecture 2
Sat 13 Sep 2025
07:00 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
BWD Rochelle Park Class Room
Open Water Day 2
Sun 14 Sep 2025
08:00 AM
09 hours 00 minutes

Multilevel weekend: Sept 13/14

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02 Oct 2025 RESC 10/2/2025 Rescue Diver 12 Oct 2025 8 US$ 350.00

Rescue Diver

Introduction + Lecture 1
Thu 02 Oct 2025
07:00 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
BWD Rochelle Park Class Room
Open Water Day 1
Sat 11 Oct 2025
08:00 AM
09 hours 00 minutes
Lecture 2
Sat 11 Oct 2025
07:00 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
BWD Rochelle Park Class Room
Open Water Day 2
Sun 12 Oct 2025
08:00 AM
09 hours 00 minutes

Multilevel weekend: Oct 11/12

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24 Oct 2025 RESC 10/24/2025 Rescue Diver 09 Nov 2025 8 US$ 350.00

Rescue Diver

Introduction + Lecture 1
Fri 24 Oct 2025
07:00 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
BWD Rochelle Park Class Room
Open Water Day 1
Sat 08 Nov 2025
08:00 AM
09 hours 00 minutes
Lecture 2
Sat 08 Nov 2025
07:00 PM
02 hours 00 minutes
BWD Rochelle Park Class Room
Open Water Day 2
Sun 09 Nov 2025
08:00 AM
09 hours 00 minutes

Multilevel weekend: Nov 8/9

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