Rescue Diver Certification

Be the Diver Others Rely On.

The Rescue Diver course is one of the most rewarding and transformative scuba classes you can take. Designed to build confidence, awareness, and problem-solving skills, this course teaches you how to prevent, recognize, and manage diving emergencies—for both yourself and others.

Through a combination of knowledge development, practical scenarios, and hands-on rescue skills, you’ll learn to think beyond yourself and become a safer, more capable diver.

What You’ll Learn

Self-rescue and stress management techniques

Recognizing and preventing diver emergencies

Assisting tired or panicked divers at the surface

Responding to missing diver situations

Managing in-water rescue scenarios

Basic emergency response and accident management

How the Course Works

Online eLearning

Confined water skill practice

Open water rescue scenarios

Realistic, instructor-guided training exercises

This course is challenging, fun, and incredibly empowering—and is often described by divers as their favorite class.

Who Is This Class For?

Certified Advanced Open Water divers

Divers looking to improve safety and situational awareness

Those preparing for Divemaster or professional training

Anyone who wants to be a stronger dive buddy

Prerequisites

Minimum certification level as required by the training agency

Valid CPR/First Aid certification (or completion alongside the course)

Become a More Confident Diver

The Rescue Diver course changes how you dive—giving you the skills, mindset, and confidence to handle unexpected situations and help others when it matters most.

Train for the unexpected. Dive with confidence.

Contact us today to schedule your Rescue Diver class or to learn about private and semi-private options.