Learning about dive safety makes you a better, more confident diver.

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Rescue Diver

Learn how to rescue yourself and others. This is a huge confidence boost, and recommended for those diving with family members. Rescue Diver is also required for the top-level Master Diver certification.

You should be comfortable in the water and with your buoyancy before taking Rescue Diver. I can help you with that, for example, in the Peak Performance Buoyancy course.

However, you don't need to be particularly strong. Smaller divers can still do all the in-water skills. If you can shore dive in full scuba gear, I can show you how to get most divers out of the water on your own. And part of being a good rescuer is attracting attention, so by the time you're back to the beach, you have bystanders you can get to lend a hand.

You'll need to do the PADI eLearning sometime between signing up and the pool session.

Class time: 1 hour + 3 hours in the pool
Number of dives: 2
Prerequisites: Advanced Open Water Diver, current First Aid / CPR certificate, 12 years old

First Aid and Safety Classes

You can take these classes even if you're not scuba-certified.

Emergency First Response

Learn basic first aid and CPR. This is a good idea whether you're a diver or not. This or a similar course is required for Rescue Diver.

Class time: 6 hours
Number of dives: None
Prerequisites: None

Emergency Oxygen Provider

Emergency oxygen is one of the most effective treatments for scuba diving injuries. Learn how to administer it properly.

This counts as one of your five specialties towards PADI Master Diver, even though no dives are required.

Class time: 3 hours
Number of dives: None
Prerequisites: None