PADI Rescue Diver & EFR

Learn to Save a Life

THE EXPERIENCE

The Rescue Diver course is all about becoming a safe diver, preventing, and managing problems in the water, and learning how to save lives. It’s challenging, yet very rewarding.

The Rescue course also includes full training and certification as an Emergency First Responder (EFR), including how to properly apply an AED (automatic external defibrillator), treat a choking adult, and administer medical oxygen to a diver in need, among other first and secondary care skills.

TRAINING DETAILS

Consider the main components of this service:

- Price – Varies per location, enter “Book Now” link for details
- Special Discount – $25 off per person when booking 2+ participants, plus 20% discount on any gear purchased on or before your first training day
- Duration – Typically completed in three (3) days; two (2) days Rescue Training in water and one (1) day learning primary and secondary care techniques in the EFR course
- Private Training – This is a unique service that we are happy to offer when only one participant has signed up and for customers wanting to receive a higher level of personalized attention with an exclusive PADI Instructor. The price is double, but it will allow you to schedule at your best convenience and optimize the quality of your training.

STEP BY STEP

The course is offered in three (3) stages:

1. Knowledge Development: The theoretical component is critical in becoming an efficient Rescue Diver covering the principles, terms, and techniques you need to properly manage and avoid emergencies. Kindly enter here to enroll and complete the theory portion of your course directly with PADI.COM. Be sure to select Scuba Dogs to avoid the $50 certification processing fee.

2. Open Water Training: Practice handling scenarios such as panicked diver, managing an unconscious diver, rescue drills from shore, and assisting a tired diver on the surface, and more by role-playing with other students and your Instructor. A total of twelve (12) rescue scenarios is taught and practiced in the five (5) open water dive immersions included in the course; three (3) dives one day and the remaining two (2) training dives the following day.

3. Emergency First Response (EFR) Course: Primary and secondary care training teaches you what to do in the critical moments between the moment a life-threatening emergency occurs and when medical services arrive. Learn how to perform CPR, provide first aid that stabilizes your patient and eases pain, assess a variety of injuries and illnesses, practice bandaging, and splinting, and more.

Once completed, you’ll be officially a PADI Rescue Diver ready to keep yourself and others safe, as well as respond effectively in case of an emergency. You are now also ready to continue to more advanced trainings specialties for your Master Scuba Diver certification, the highest level of recognition within the PADI recreational dive training structure, or become a professional diver by completing the PADI Divemaster course.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

This experience service includes:

Excellent Facilities – Gift shop, lockers, restroom, showers, storage, swings, and seating area
SCUBA Rentals – Top quality BCD jacket, regulator, tanks, and weight belt
Theory Review – Thorough briefings on all rescue dive drills and scenarios with your PADI Instructor
Open Water Training – Five (5) open water training sessions with total of twelve (12) rescue skills in water
Certified Professionals – PADI Instructors; fully trained and certified
PADI Certification – Processing fee to generate the required digital certificate ($50 certification processing fee only applies if Scuba Dogs is not the selected dive center when purchased with PADI)

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

Consider the following options for your adventure:

Swim Wear – Please bring a bathing suit; rash guard or wetsuit is available for purchase or rent
Snorkeling & Rescue Gear – As a Rescue Diver, we strongly recommend that you have your own mask, snorkel, fins, SMB, whistle, cutting device, and pocket mask to dive and provide assistance. If purchased at Scuba Dogs on or before your 1^st training day, you will receive a 20% discount on all items purchased. You may also choose to rent for $20 per day.
Transportation – Rental car, taxi or Uber are recommended

CRITERIA TO JOIN

All participants must meet the following requirements for this service:

Skills – Advanced Diver certification from an internationally recognized agency (PADI, SSI, NAUI, SDI, TDI, CMAS, RAID, BSAC, GUE)
Age – Minimum 12 y/o. If 10 or 11 years old, you may do it as a private service (double rate)
Guardian Approval – Minors under 18 years old must obtain an adult guardian approval to participate
Safety First – All participants must be in good health. Kindly fill out and submit this medical waiver to confirm you are safe. If you have a health issue, you are required to see your physician for a medical approval.
Liability Release – All aquatic experiences always have a certain level of risk, thus a liability release must be filled and signed by all participants

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Following are answers to some of the most common questions and concerns:

What is the Rescue Diver certification? The Rescue Diver course is designed to make you a more confident, prepared, and capable diver. It expands your skills and knowledge to not only handle yourself and different advanced scenarios, but also provide safety for others both on surface and underwater.
Is the Rescue Diver course difficult? It is known as the most challenging, but most rewarding recreational course. The training is highly practical and scenario-based, focusing on problem-solving and teamwork rather than exams.
What is the difference between the “Junior Rescue” and the “Rescue Diver” course? It is virtually the same training requiring the same skills, but upon completion the children between 10-14 years old obtain the “Junior Rescue Diver” certificate.
What skills will I learn? Some of the skills include how to prevent accidents before they happen; respond to missing diver situations; handle tired, panicked, and distressed divers; provide in-water rescue breaths; manage emergency equipment and oxygen delivery systems; and lead an emergency action plan.
How long is the certification valid? Lifetime on the Rescue Diver certification and two (2) years on the EFR certification. As for the Rescue Diver, refresher sessions are recommended whenever you feel a bit rusty or haven’t dived in a while. The industry standard is over one (1) year without diving.

SPECIAL OFFERS

We appreciate your business and will happily extend these special deals:

$25 discount per person when booking for 2+ participants
$10 discount for Copamarina Resort guests in Guánica
50% discount for GoPro rental to capture your own pictures and videos
50% discount for groups events with 15+ participants
20% discount retroactively from all courses taken with Scuba Dogs when reaching the PADI Divemaster or Instructor level *

* Interested in professional training? We can put together a special package to reach your goals. Email us to start your journey to dive mastery. You could join our “Alpha Dogs” team to work with Scuba Dogs and get paid for doing what you love! ♥

Cancellation Policy

Payment is required to make your reservation and our duty is to provide the best available service; this is our mutual commitment. Full refunds apply for cancellations notified in writing 48 hours prior and a 50% refund when notified 24 hours prior to the reservation. We do not offer refunds for cancellations made less than 24 hours, no-shows, or extreme circumstances that may impede continuing a service.

AVAILABILITY AGREEMENT

All bookings are subject to change due to factors like weather conditions, staff availability, quorum and unexpected events. If a reschedule is necessary, your flexibility to properly coordinate services is greatly appreciated.

PROCESSING FEES

All prices are based on our service only. A 17.5% processing fee is added at checkout to include the 10.5% state tax, 1% municipality tax, and 6% service fee. We sincerely appreciate your support and understanding.