PADI Rescue Diver Course

Overview

When you ask very experienced divers which scuba course they consider pivotal in their development as divers, most point to the Rescue course. Most also add that it was the most fun they’ve ever had on a scuba course.

The PADI Rescue Course is a game changer in diving – The preceding courses such as the PADI open water or the PADI advanced open water course teach divers the basics of self rescue (cramp release, ditching weightbelt in an emergency and such) as well as quick response to air-depletion problems your buddy may have. The Rescue course makes a real shift in how you dive – whereas previously as a diver you’d focus on your own issues underwater (keeping buoyancy, checking air, handling small problems and such) as a rescue diver you increase your whole field of awareness. It’s not just about you anymore, it’s about the whole dive team. You’ll know how to handle emergencies, and you’ll gain valuable insight into the psychology of rescue. You’ll spot when someone is not feeling up for a dive, you’ll know how to administer oxygen but most importantly you’ll learn to actually stop, think and analyse an emergency or problem.

Course overview

5 theory modules and knowledge reviews
10 rescue exercises
1 self-rescue refresher dive
A minimum of 2 full rescue “scenarios”
1 end-of-course written exam

The MCP Way

At Marine Conservation Philippines, we usually run rescue courses over a 4 day span. This extra time allows us to run more scenarios and ensure that all students have mastered the previous exercises before moving on to some of the more difficult exercises. This extra time also allows you as the student to make a serious change in your diving mindset. In shorter rescue courses, the mindset change is made, but it often dissipates just a few short weeks after the course. We aim to prepare you for your entire future diving career.

Basic human psychology dictates, that when accidents happen most people either freeze or act irrationally. You’d see people jump in the water to save a drowning man, rather than just throw him some sort of flotation aid for example. In the PADI Rescue Course, you’ll be tested in many different (and really funny ways) to keep your head with you. There’s almost nothing you can’t handle, as long as you can keep thinking straight. This course is all about straight thinking.

Qualifications

The PADI Rescue Diver course does not give you any extra qualifications per-say. However, you will come out of your rescue course a much more confident and safe diver and will be prepared to handle any dive emergencies that may come your way.

Testimonials and Gallery

I loved taking the rescue course at MCP! Even though it’s a course that requires a lot of hard work my instructor managed to make it super fun and even more rewarding. It’s clear that the instructors at MCP wants you to actually learn and become a better diver, so they’re flexible with the schedule rather than just trying to certify you quickly. After the rescue course I definitely feel a lot more confident while diving.
Anna Volunteer/Divemaster Trainee

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