SDI Rescue Diver Course
The SDI (Scuba Diving International) Rescue Diver Course offered at Dive Subculture Technical is your gateway to becoming a safer and more confident diver. This essential course goes beyond recreational diving, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to handle emergencies, assist others, and prevent problems before they arise. Whether you’re diving with a buddy or leading groups underwater, the Rescue Diver certification empowers you to respond effectively to challenging situations.
At Dive Subculture Technical, we are committed to delivering top-tier training that ensures every diver is well-prepared for real-world scenarios. Our SDI Rescue Diver course focuses on developing practical rescue skills, self-awareness, and sound judgment. You’ll learn how to identify potential issues, manage stress in the water, and execute rescue techniques efficiently, all while maintaining composure under pressure.
What sets Dive Subculture Technical apart is the breadth of experience our instructors bring to the table. With backgrounds in both recreational and technical diving, our team offers unique insights into emergency management. This dual perspective ensures that whether you’re dealing with a recreational mishap or facing more complex scenarios in technical diving environments, you’ll be equipped with the skills to act decisively.
Through a blend of classroom sessions, confined water practices, and open water rescue exercises, our instructors guide you step by step in mastering essential rescue skills. You’ll learn to handle panicked divers, search for missing divers, and manage emergency oxygen and first aid protocols. The course also emphasizes the importance of teamwork and leadership—skills that extend beyond diving and into everyday life.
Upon completing the SDI Rescue Diver Course, you’ll not only gain a sense of accomplishment but also join a select group of divers who are prepared to make a difference. Whether you’re planning to continue your dive training toward leadership roles like Divemaster or simply want to become a more competent buddy, this course is a crucial milestone in your diving journey. With your new skills, confidence, and the Dive Subculture Technical spirit behind you, you’ll be ready to face the unexpected and keep every dive safe, enjoyable, and memorable.
First Aid Courses
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Why Choose Us?
Experienced Instructors
Learn from seasoned technical divers who are passionate about teaching.
Stunning Dive Locations
Train in the spectacular waters of Khao Lak, Malapascua and Yangon.
Personalized Learning
Enjoy small class sizes for tailored instruction and maximum attention.
Top-Quality Gear
Dive with state-of-the-art equipment that is meticulously maintained
SDI Rescue Diver Course
The SDI Rescue Diver Course is designed for:
- Certified divers who want to improve their emergency management skills and learn to assist others in distress.
- Advanced divers looking to enhance their confidence and safety awareness in various diving situations
. - Divers interested in becoming more self-reliant while also learning how to prevent and manage potential underwater emergencies.
- Those aspiring to pursue professional-level courses like SDI Divemaster or Instructor certifications.
- Anyone passionate about being a better dive buddy by learning essential rescue techniques.
To enroll in the SDI Rescue Diver Course, participants must:
- Be at least 18 years old, or 15 years old with parental consent.
- Hold a certification in Advanced Adventure Diver (or equivalent from another agency).
- Have a current First Aid and CPR certification (SDI provides an optional Emergency First Response course if needed).
- Be in good physical health and comfortable in the water
. - Be familiar with essential diving skills, as this course builds on your existing knowledge.
The SDI Rescue Diver Course focuses on emergency preparedness, prevention, and rescue techniques. You’ll gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience through classroom sessions, confined water practice, and open water scenarios. Topics covered include:
- Self-Rescue Techniques: Learn how to recognize and handle personal issues underwater before they escalate.
- Recognizing Stress in Other Divers: Identify early signs of panic and stress to intervene before an emergency develops.
- Rescue Procedures: Develop skills to assist tired, panicked, or unconscious divers at the surface and underwater.
- Managing Emergency Situations: Learn how to handle missing diver scenarios and organize rescue efforts.
- First Aid and CPR Skills for Divers: Apply first aid, including in-water rescue breaths, and perform CPR if necessary.
- Use of Emergency Equipment: Gain experience with oxygen kits, first aid kits, and safety devices like DSMBs for search and recovery.
- Dive Accident Management: Understand the steps to take after an emergency, including contacting emergency services and preparing accident reports.
By completing the SDI Rescue Diver Course, you will:
- Become a more confident, self-reliant diver, prepared to handle emergencies if they arise.
- Learn to assist fellow divers effectively, making you a safer and more reliable dive buddy.
- Gain essential emergency management skills that enhance your safety both underwater and on the surface.
- Expand your diving opportunities, as some advanced and professional-level courses require rescue diver certification.
- Develop skills that are useful beyond diving, such as first aid and CPR.
- Build a strong foundation for pursuing the SDI Divemaster Course and other leadership-level certifications.
To successfully complete the SDI Rescue Diver Course, students must:
- Complete all knowledge development sessions through eLearning or classroom study.
- Participate in confined water exercises, practicing rescue techniques in a controlled environment.
- Perform rescue scenarios in open water, demonstrating skills such as managing a panicked diver, searching for a missing diver, and conducting an unconscious diver rescue.
- Pass a written exam, covering emergency protocols, rescue procedures, and safety management.
- Hold a current First Aid and CPR certification (or earn it during the course).
- Meet the fitness and in-water performance standards required for rescue divers.
SDI Rescue Diver Course Structure
📚 Course Structure
The SDI Rescue Diver Course focuses on developing the knowledge and practical skills needed to handle emergencies confidently, both underwater and on the surface. It combines theory, hands-on practice, and real-world scenarios to ensure you become a capable, self-reliant diver prepared to assist others. The course is divided into three essential components:
Build a strong theoretical foundation through interactive eLearning modules or in-person classroom sessions. This section introduces the core principles of rescue diving and emergency management.
Topics covered include:
- Self-Rescue Techniques: Learn how to recognize and manage your own stress or equipment issues underwater before they escalate.
- Recognizing Diver Stress: Identify physical and psychological signs of distress in other divers to prevent accidents.
- Rescue Procedures: Understand how to assist tired, panicked, or unconscious divers safely and efficiently.
- Emergency Management Protocols: Learn the steps for organizing and conducting a rescue, from the initial response to post-incident management.
- Use of Rescue Equipment: Gain knowledge on deploying oxygen kits, first aid kits, and surface markers (DSMBs) for search and rescue.
- Accident Reporting and Emergency Services Contact: Learn what to do after an incident, including filling out reports and contacting emergency services.
Practice critical rescue skills in a controlled environment, such as a pool or shallow water, before advancing to open water scenarios. These sessions allow you to build confidence with key techniques and refine your response to different situations. Skills you’ll practice include:
- Towing and Surface Rescues: Practice assisting tired or panicked divers back to safety.
- Rescue Breaths and In-Water CPR Techniques: Learn to provide life-saving care while still in the water.
- Underwater Problem Management: Develop the ability to handle out-of-air situations, entanglement, and other emergencies calmly.
- Controlled Ascent with an Unconscious Diver: Practice bringing an unresponsive diver to the surface safely.
- Teamwork and Communication: Build skills in coordinating with your buddy or team during simulated emergencies.
Take your rescue skills to real-world settings by completing open water scenarios. These dives simulate various emergency situations, preparing you to act quickly and confidently in different environments. You’ll perform a series of exercises such as:
- Panicked Diver Rescue: Learn how to safely approach, calm, and assist a diver in distress.
- Unconscious Diver Recovery: Practice locating and surfacing an unresponsive diver, followed by in-water rescue breaths and first aid.
- Search Patterns for Missing Divers: Use different search techniques to locate a missing diver.
- Emergency Oxygen Deployment: Administer oxygen to an injured diver as part of post-rescue care.
- Incident Management and Debriefing: Participate in mock emergencies where you’ll coordinate with a team and manage the incident from start to finish.
Course Duration - 4 Days
Academics 1 Day
Pool Session 1 Session
Open Water 5 Dives
Highest Safety and Standards
Dive Subculture Technical is fully committed to your safety. We conduct our courses following the highest SDI Certifications
Certification, Unlimited Adventures
You’ll unlock access to dive sites worldwide, preparing you for exciting underwater journeys and lifelong exploration.
Personal Learning Experience
We tailor our instruction to match your learning pace and comfort level, ensuring every student builds confidence and skills.
Protect Your Dive Adventure with DAN Insurance
At Dive Subculture Technical, we prioritize safety on every dive, especially as you expand your skills through our SDI Rescue Diver course. While rescue training builds your ability to manage emergencies, it’s essential to protect yourself too. That’s why we recommend purchasing DAN (Divers Alert Network) Insurance, an affordable way to ensure your safety during every dive.
For as little as $65 per year, DAN offers insurance plans that cover medical emergencies, dive accidents, and evacuation services—giving you peace of mind so you can focus on mastering rescue skills.
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What's Included :-
At Dive Subculture Technical, we provide everything you need for a seamless and enjoyable learning experience. Our SDI Rescue Diver Course ensures that you are fully equipped and prepared for your underwater adventure. Here’s what’s included:
Comprehensive Learning Materials
– Access to eLearning modules or printed manuals or through our DST App, covering the theory and fundamentals of diving.
– Classroom sessions (if applicable) for further discussion and Q&A with instructors.
Full Equipment Rental Use of premium scuba gear, including:
– Mask, fins, and snorkel
– Buoyancy Control Device (BCD)
– Regulator with alternate air source and gauges
– Dive computer for real-time monitoring
– Wetsuit appropriate for the dive environment
Confined Water and Open Water Sessions
– Confined water training dives to develop essential skills (If required) in a safe and controlled environment.
– Five open water dives at scenic dive sites, applying what you’ve learned under the supervision of our expert instructors.
Certification Fees and SDI Certification Card
– SDI Rescue Diver certification card upon successful completion of the course, valid worldwide.
Logbook
– A dive logbook to document your training dives and track future dives, building your diving portfolio.
– Slates provided by SDI for the Rescue Course (Recommended)
Refreshments and Surface Intervals
– Snacks and refreshments during surface intervals to keep you hydrated and energized throughout the day.
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