PADI Rescue Diver Course
Join our PADI Rescue Diver course to learn how to prevent problems and help other divers underwater.
Become a Certified Rescue Diver
Push your limits and become an asset to your dive team. Learn how to identify problems before they arise and respond correctly in a bad situation.
Course Duration
Training requires about 2 days to complete all of the requirements successfully, but timing may vary.
Lifetime Certification
Divers will earn a rescue diver certification. This certification is accepted worldwide.
E-Learning or classroom sessions
1 confined water training dive
2 open water training dives
Course Components
Course Details
What is the PADI Rescue Diver course?
The Rescue Diver course teaches you how to be an asset for everyone on your dive team. You learn how to identify and prevent problems before they arise or spiral out of control. A rescue diver will be prepared to respond to small problems like a leg cramp to major emergencies like an unconscious diver underwater.
Why take the Rescue Diver course with Salty Boogers?
We are serious educators and are flexible to operate on your schedule. We offer private courses that are tailored to each individual or small group and we strive to make you as comfortable as possible. Offering fully private courses allow us to accommodate last minute changes or individual challenges. We also provide mixed level training for groups with divers of different experience levels, perfect for families and friends.
How much does it cost?
The price for the Rescue Diver course is $500 USD including the eLearning ($225 alone), equipment rental, and certification fees. We accept payments in Dollars, Lempiras, Venmo, Paypal, and major cryptocurrencies.
The price for the EFR course is $185 USD including the eLearning materials, CPR and First Aid training, and certification fees. This course satisfies the Emergency First Response requirement for the PADI Rescue Diver certification.
If bundled together together, the price for the Rescue Diver and EFR is $665.
Prices are listed in USD and include instruction, equipment rental, PADI eLearning, and certification fees unless otherwise noted. Payment processing fees may apply for credit card, PayPal, or other third-party payment methods.
What will we do in the course?
The PADI Rescue Diver course consists of three main phases:
Knowledge development: You'll learn about the mindset of a rescue diver. The course covers a wide range of potential problems and prepares you to respond to a dive emergency. Most of this can be done in advance through E-Learning, or it can be completed in more traditional classroom sessions with your instructor.
Confined water: You'll learn essential skills in a controlled environment like a swimming pool or shallow bay. You'll practice essential diving skills to prepare for your open water dives, and hopefully see some interesting sea creatures along the way!
Open water: You'll complete at least 2 training dives on Roatan's beautiful coral reef. After successfully completing these phases, you will receive your PADI Rescue Diver certification.
The course typically takes 2.5 to 3 days to complete and includes all necessary equipment, training materials, and certification fees. Come and explore the underwater world with us!
Emergency First Response (EFR): Rescue Divers need more than just diving skills. To earn your certification, you'll need current CPR and First Aid training completed within the last 24 months. Don't have it yet? No problem. We can complete the Emergency First Response course before or during your Rescue Diver training. If you've already taken CPR and First Aid through another organization, let us know and we'll help determine whether it meets the requirement.
Who will be my instructor?
At Salty Boogers, you will have the same instructor for every day in your course. Your instructor knows about you, any challenges you might experience, and what you have already learned. Our experienced instructors are training students everyday and strive to make this a fun, safe, and informative experience.
How can I contact you?
WhatsApp: +504 9823-4413
Email: info@saltyboogers.com
Remember, we are usually underwater, but we will respond as soon as we dry off!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rescue course physically demanding?
Rescue Diver is more active than most recreational diving courses, but it is designed for everyday divers—not elite athletes. You'll practice assisting tired divers, responding to simulated emergencies, and towing divers at the surface. A reasonable level of comfort in the water is all that's required.
What should I bring?
Just bring a good attitude and the willingness to learn! We recommend wearing your bathing suit under a t-shirt in the morning and bringing a rash guard or quick-dry shirt to wear into the water. Consider bringing a water bottle, towel, change of clothes, and a little cash for the local shops.
Where will we do the course?
The 2 open water dives will be conducted at a shallow dive site close by the shop. The confined water training is typically conducted in Half Moon Bay in West End. Any classroom sessions can be done at the dive shop or in a variety of locations including your hotel. We often meet in the morning at Bean Crazy for a comfortable place to talk and do paperwork. This coffee shop is located right in front of the swim zone in Half Moon Bay.
Do I need Emergency First Response training?
Yes. To earn your PADI Rescue Diver certification, you must have completed CPR and First Aid training within the last 24 months. If you have not complete an EFR course, we can do it in conjunction with the rescue course. The PADI EFR course is the most common option, but equivalent training from other recognized organizations may also qualify. If you're not sure whether your training meets the requirement, contact us and we'll help you figure it out.
Can I use my own gear?
Of course! Rental gear is included in the course, but using your own gear is the best way to dive. We do highly recommend using your own gear during the rescue course. The exercises will increase your familiarity with your gear and expose any potential interferences with your dive setup.
Will this course make me a better dive buddy?
Yes. One of the biggest benefits of Rescue Diver training is learning to recognize problems before they become emergencies. You'll develop stronger situational awareness, better communication skills, and greater confidence helping other divers in the water.
Contact us for the Rescue Course
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