How do you take a subject like accident prevention and management and turn it into fun? Call it the Rescue Diver program!
The Rescue Diver program develops your Diving knowledge and skills so you can effectively perform Diver assists and rescues, manage SCUBA Diving accident situations and render first aid. The program is an important step in expanding your knowledge and experience as a diver. Rescue Diver (or equivalent) certification is also a prerequisite for all leadership programs.
To get into the Rescue Diver program, you’ll need to be certified as an Advanced Open Water Diver or Advanced Plus (or equivalent) and must be at least 15 years old. The Junior Rescue Diver program is available if you’re between the
ages of 12 and 14 and hold a Junior Advanced Open Water Diver or Advanced Plus (or equivalent) rating.
You'll also need to have successfully completed the Padi Emergency First Response (First Aid) Course or a sanctioned program in CPR within the past two years.
Usual Price: NZ$225.00
The Rescue Diver program covers:
Self-rescue and diver stress
Diving first aid
Emergency management and equipment considerations
Swimming and non swimming assists
Panicked diver response
Underwater problems
Missing diver procedures
Surfacing the unconscious diver
In-water artificial respiration
Egress (exits)
First aid procedures for pressure related accidents
Dive accident scenarios.
After successfully completing the program, you’ll receive the internationally recognized Rescue Diver certification card.
Answer the call – Book Online or contact PERFORMANCE DIVER NZ for more details today!




