SDI Rescue Diver
Ready to become the diver others can count on? The SDI Rescue Diver course is one of the most rewarding steps in your dive journey. You’ll learn how to recognize and prevent problems before they happen, manage real-world dive emergencies, and perform rescues with confidence. From self-rescue skills to helping a buddy in distress, this course builds both your competence and your confidence underwater. It’s challenging, empowering, and a crucial step toward becoming a true dive leader.
Who this course if for?
The SDI Rescue Diver course is perfect for certified divers who want to take their skills to the next level. Whether you’re a recreational diver looking to become more confident in the water, or you’re thinking about going pro, this course is an essential step. It’s ideal for anyone who wants to be prepared to help themselves and others in stressful situations—and become a more capable, aware, and trusted dive buddy.
What’s in it for you?
By completing the SDI Rescue Diver course, you’ll gain more than just new skills—you’ll build real confidence. You’ll learn how to stay calm under pressure, handle emergencies, and become the diver others look to in critical moments. It’s a challenging course, but also one of the most fun and rewarding. You’ll come away feeling more capable, more aware, and better prepared for any dive scenario. Plus, it’s a key step toward becoming a Divemaster or Instructor in the future.
Course combination
This course can be combined with the Adult, Child and Infant Emergency Care and Oxygen Administration course.
The package price for the course combination would be €599,-.
Other combinations are possible contact us for more information.
Course Duration
The minimum course duration for the rescue diver course consists of
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Recommended 12 training hours of which 8 hours in the water.
Extra training
If the course cannot be completed within the dives planned and further training is deemed necessary we offer additional training. The costs for this are €150,- per extra day of training.
Course prerequisites
- Minimum age of 10 years old.(10 through 17 years with parental consent)
- Certified SDI Advanced Adventure Diver or equivalent; advanced certification must include verifiable experience in deep, navigation, night, and limited visibility specialties.
- Provide proof of current First Response Adult and Child Emergency Care Provider and Oxygen Administration Provider (where local law permits) certification or equivalent.
- Minimum of 15 logged open water dives.
- Divers under age 15 may earn the Junior Rescue Diver certification. Junior students are to train and dive under the direct supervision of a parent, guardian, or active dive professional.
Minimum completion requirements
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