SCUBA diving is an exciting sport, but like all adventure sports it has inherent risks that may result in injury or worse. Become a responsible diver and learn the techniques needed to prevent and recognize potential diving accidents.

As a Rescue Diver you will be trained first to identify potentially dangerous situations and so prevent accidents from happening. You will also learn what to do in the event that a surface or underwater rescue becomes necessary.

We believe every diver should be rescue-trained. Make yourself an ideal dive buddy by being responsible and knowledgeable of rescue techniques. Don’t put it off any longer, sign up for a Rescue Class today! Remember our motto “SAFETY THROUGH EDUCATION!”

Class Details

WHO:
All certified divers age 12–80+

WHERE:
Aqua Safaris SCUBA Center

WHEN:
Class begins the 4th Friday of every month from 6–10 pm and continue on Saturday (9 am–6 pm), concluding on Sunday (9 am–6 pm).

COST INCLUDES:

• Classroom Session
• Pool Session
• Certification Card

SKILLS LEARNED:
  How to:

• Recognize accidents before they occur for yourself, your dive buddy and your dive group
• Summon help
• Recognize and treat diving ailments
• Perform common first aid for divers
• Perform in-water rescues of a diver in trouble
• Establish buoyancy and provide artificial respiration in and out of water
• Transport a diver in trouble in the water
• Remove an unconscious diver from the water to docks, boats and beaches
• Climb stairs and scale cliffs with an unconscious diver
• Negotiate waves, kelp and currents (yourself and when assisting a diver in trouble)

COST:
$149.00 per person

HOW TO SIGN UP:
A non-refundable $50.00 deposit is required to register for the class. Sign up now to reserve your space.

NECESSITIES:

For the first evening of class, you will need the following:

• Pencil or Pen
• Notebook
• Certification Card

Friday evening is lecture. Saturday will be in the pool and full dive gear will be needed. If you do not own dive gear, rentals are available through Aqua Safaris SCUBA Center.

Sunday, we will be practicing rescues at Cowell’s Beach; full SCUBA gear is needed.

Is this class for me? Why should I take rescue diving?

This class is recommended for all divers! Everyone should be proficient in rescue diving techniques. Taking this class will boost your confidence and strengthen your ability to help yourself and others in the event of a diving emergency. This class is a prerequisite for all SCUBA leadership courses and is a must for all divers!