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PADI Rescue Diver

It is good to know that you are looking beyond yourself to consider the safety and well being of other divers! This will be a crucial step in expanding your dive knowledge and experience.

What is required?

  • Minimum age – 15 years old / 12 years old (PADI Junior Rescue Diver Course)
  • PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent from another training organization) with 20 or more logged dives
  • Valid Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR - Primary Care) within past 24 months (or Emergency First Responder)
  • Valid Basic First Aid (Secondary Care) within past 24 months (or Emergency First Responder)

What is in this Course?

  • 1 Theory session (3 hours)
  • 1 Pool session (3 hours)
  • 5 Open Water Scuba Dives
  • PADI Rescue Diver Course Manual
  • Full equipment rental
  • 2D/3N Full board trip to Malaysia (Pulau Dayang/Tioman)
  • Instructor fees (ratio for practical sessions - 6 students : 1 instructor)
  • Certification fees

What will you be learning?

With PADI Rescue Diver Certification Course, you will learn to broaden your focus not only to your skills and the environment, but also to other divers as well. You will learn to prevent and manage dive emergencies if necessary, in turn increasing your skill level and confidence. The syllabus includes:

  • The psychology of rescue
  • Being prepared for a diver emergency
  • Accident management
  • Responding to diver emergencies

Where it will be conducted?

Theory Lesson
Pool Session
Dive Trip (Option 1)
Dive Trip (Option 2)
Dive Trip (Option 3)

How long does it take?

Our PADI Rescue Diver Certification Courses are conducted on a weekly basis from March till November and it is a performance based program which allows you the flexibility to participate at any point of the week. The recommended duration of the course is one week, however, if required, it can be customized to suit your schedule. Below is a schedule of how our courses are usually arranged.


Recommended One Week course
  Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun
Week 1 Rescue Theory
7 – 10pm
    Rescue Pool
7 – 10pm
Depart Malaysia
7pm
  Return Singapore
9pm

How much does it cost?


Take on the Emergency First Responder at the same time for just an additional $120!

 

How to register?

Before you visit Gill Divers personally to complete the registration (ideally 1 week before the intended trip), please complete the following forms.

  • Personal and Rental Information (Register Online)
  • PADI Liability Form (Print Form)

And also bring along

  • Two (2) passport sized photos (if you are taking a course)
  • Deposit of $150.00 to confirm your placement (Cancellation policy)