SDI Rescue Diver Course
One of the most valuable recreational diving certifications. Learn to prevent accidents, recognize stress, and manage diving emergencies.
Become a Confident Rescue Diver
The SDI Rescue Diver course is one of the most valuable recreational diving certifications because it focuses on preventing accidents, recognizing stress, and managing diving emergencies. It is often considered the bridge between recreational diving and professional-level training.
Professional-Level Skills
This course is often considered the bridge between recreational diving and professional-level training. The skills you develop here will make you a safer, more confident diver and a valuable dive buddy.
Prerequisites
Minimum age 15 years (with parental consent) or 18 years depending on local standards
Current CPR, First Aid, and Oxygen Provider certification
SDI Advanced Adventure Diver certification (or equivalent), or Open Water certification with the required logged dives
What You Will Learn
Self-rescue techniques
Recognizing diver stress and panic
Assisting tired or distressed divers
Surface and underwater rescue procedures
Search and recovery techniques for missing divers
Emergency management and accident scene control
Oxygen administration and diver first aid
Hyperbaric injury awareness and emergency response procedures
Ready to Save Lives Underwater?
Develop the skills to handle emergencies and become the diver everyone wants as a buddy.