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Chicagoland Scuba

732 S. Rand Rd.

Lake Zurich, IL 60047

(847) 540-7211

 

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11-7

Fri-Sun11-5

Hours available by appointment only outside of regular hours.

 

 

 

 

RESCUE DIVER

Why

The PADI Rescue Diver will expand your knowledge and experience beyond purely recreational level because you'll learn to look beyond yourself and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Although this course is serious, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence.

Prerequisites For Entering The Course

PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or PADI Junior Advanced Open Water Diver certification

(or qualifying certification from another organization)

Minimum Age: 15

(12 years old for PADI Junior Rescue Diver)

Successful completion of a sanctioned CPR program in the last 24 months

What Will I Do?

Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies. During the five open water sessions, you'll cover:

 

Self-rescue and diver stress

dive first aid

emergency management and equipment

swimming and non-swimming assists

panicked diver response

underwater problems

missing diver procedures

surfacing the unconscious diver

inwater artificial respiration

egress (exits)

first aid procedures for pressure related accidents

dive accident scenarios

Where Can I Go With It?

The PADI Rescue Diver certification is a prerequisite for all Professional level PADI courses, beginning with the PADI Divemaster certification. Contact Chicagoland Scuba to enroll in a PADI Rescue Diver course and prepare yourself for what lies ahead.

What Will It Cost?

$299 plus course materials (includes EFR Certification)

If you are interested in signing up for this course, please contact us.