Rescue Diver

The Rescue Diver programs offered by either PADI or SDI both train you in the skills to rescue divers in a multitude of situations. They also train you to spot a potential problem enabling you to prevent a situation from escalating.

The most important skill you will learn is self rescue - teaching you to get yourself out of sticky situations.

This course is demanding both physically and mentally, requiring you to be able to deal with both diving and non diving rescue and first aid situations. You must also hold a current first aid and resuscitation certificate to complete either the PADI or SDI program.

All rescue programs run by Shiprock Dive are made to be as realistic as possible with all open water sessions being performed at a real ocean dive site and not flat, sheltered bay.

SDI and PADI each structure their courses a little differently...

The SDI program is structured to include around 4 hours of theory and 8 hours of skill training and scenario practice in the open water.  The SDI program also teaches the basics of Oxygen Administration. With all skill training and rescue scenarios being run in the open water, students will get a more realistic feeling for what can happen.

The PADI program is run to include 4 hours of theory and 8 hours of practical training also. The PADI course breaks the practical training into two sections. The first section is run in a pool (or pool like conditions) where you will practice the skill required to perform a successful rescue. You then progress to the open water to complete real life style scenarios to put what you have learned in the pool, into practice.