Rescue Diver is regarded by many divers as the most fun and rewarding certification course they have taken. This course teaches you how to be aware of trouble, as well as showing you how to help yourself and others when difficulties arise.
What you learn
Self rescue
Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
Emergency management and equipment
Rescuing panicked divers
Rescuing unresponsive divers
Prerequisites
To enroll in the PADI Rescue Diver course, you must
Be 12 years or older
Have a PADI Advanced Diver certification (or have a qualifying certification from another organization)
Be trained and current for first aid and CPR within the previous two years (Ask your instructor about Emergency First Response CPR and first aid courses).
Cost
The price for Rescue Diver certification is $200 plus course materials. Rental gear and expenses at dive location are not included.
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CPR and First Aid: Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care
First aid and CPR are good skills for anyone at anytime. You also will need these skills for the PADI Rescue Diver course.
Emergency First Response is a PADI affiliate that specializes in teaching these lifesaving skills – and they’re for anyone, not just divers. We have a complete staff of certified instructors to help you through the course.
The Fun Part
The fun part about Emergency First Response training is learning serious medical emergency response skills in an upbeat, positive environment. You gain the confidence that you are prepared to help in an emergency.
What You Learn in the EFR Primary and Secondary Care Courses
BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR and rescue breathing at the layperson level
AED (automated external defibrillator) use (optional)
Preventing and caring for shock
Spinal injury management
Use of barriers to reduce disease transmission risk
Basic first aid and first aid kit considerations
The Learning Materials You Need
Through a combination of independent study and skill practice with an instructor, you’ll build the confidence and skills to provide basic emergency care. The Primary and Secondary Care Manual and video on DVD preview emergency scenarios and provide step-by-step skill demonstrations.
The Emergency First Response Care at a Glance card is a quick-reference guide for emergency situations. Designed to fit in a glove compartment or backpack, the Care at a Glance card is an important component for any first-aid or disaster preparedness kit.
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Prerequisites
To enroll in Emergency First Response courses, you must
Care about other people and want to be able to assist them in a medical emergency
Cost:
Course Fee $100.00
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Amber Waves Diving Co. Owners and Instructors are Public Safety Professionals and are commanders of local Dive Rescue Recovery Teams. Amber Waves Diving was the first dive operation in the Wichita area to offer the Public Safety Diver Course. The program uses proven field techniques and both meets and addresses important National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines found in NFPA 1006 and 1670.
Pre-requisites for Student Divers
The PADI Public Safety Diver program is for PADI Members with a need to train local personnel for rescue, recovery and evidence collection. Only individuals employed in fields such as law enforcement, fire suppression and emergency services are qualified to take or conduct the program.
The minimum prerequisite certification for student divers is PADI Rescue Diver. The PADI Search and Recovery Diver course is strongly recommended due to the techniques used extensively in public safety diver training and in the field.
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BEFORE YOU START DOWN LOAD AND FILL OUT FORMS
You can fill out your liability release paperwork online with Amber Waves! Below are the forms you will need to complete, in .pdf format, before your certification. Print these off, fill them out and bring them in to eliminate the time spent in the store filling out paperwork!
Equipment Rental & Liability Release
Safe Diving Practices Statement of Understanding
Liability Release and Assumption of Risk Agreement
Adventures/Specialty Diver Programs Release & Risk Agreement
Certified Diver Experience Programs Release & Risk Agreement