PADI Rescue Diver Certification Class

Prerequisites:

• Open Water Scuba Certification is required for this class by NAUI or a PADI recognized agency. 
• First Aid/CPR/Oxygen Administer training (We do offer this for $50 additional if needed add one evening to your class)
• Minimum Age 15 years old (Junior Advanced available for ages 10-14 years)
• Must be able to perform complete basic open water skill circuit
• Must be able to swim without support 450 yards.
• Survival Swim for 15 minutes
• Recover 10lbs. from 10 ft. of water with no bouyancy devices

Additional Requirements/Costs:

• Equipment-Dive Mask, Rescue Breathing Barrier, Dive Fins, Snorkel, Dive Lights (2), BCD, Regulator, Boots, Gauges or Computer (We offer rental of BCD, Regulator, Computer, Gages, Dive Lights & Wetsuit and mask, snorkel and fins if needed for a fee of $50 for the duration of the class.) [Your Rescue Breathing Barrier is only $11 with the class]
• Park Fees $6 per day park fees for 3 days total for DeLeon or Blue Springs Parks. 
• Optional Boat Dive $70 for 2 tank deep dive in West Palm Beach includes tanks
• Maxium of 4 students per instructor ratio in this course.

The price is for the actual class and the book pack combined.  Student will receive training these required areas:

The course includes:

• NAUI Rescue or Advanced Rescue Open Water Scuba Lessons/Class
• 6-9 hours academics much of which is at home study. 
• 2 minimum in water training dives
• Training manual, e-learning or CD's for academic training

Student must complete the academics in advance of the class in the workbook reading all chapters and complete all the quizes in the book prior to the first session with an instructor.  The student must call to book the instructor and class time: 321.299.5796 or 239.297.9447  It is reccomended that you book at least 3 weeks in advanced.

After payment we will send your book pack for study at home before the class starts.  We provide all gear with the exception of a Rescue Breath Barrier, Scuba Mask, Scuba Fins and a Snorkel.  You are welcome to purchase these items on our website.  Please note: Accessories below has reccomended options for these items.  You can purchase these on your own.  Please call with any questions: 321.299.5796 or 239.297.9447. 

This certification if completed will allow a person to recognize and prevent diving problems, to directly manage risks, effectively handle limited in-water problems and diving emergencies.  Included are:

• Assists
• Transports
• Surface Rescues
• Rescues from depth
• Basic Search and Rescue
• use of Rescue Breathing Barrier Devices  like Pocket Mask
• $35.00 Add on- CPR, First Aid, AED, O2 administration

The student must meet or exceed the standards listed in the NAUI Rescue and/or Advance instructors guide in order to pass this class and receive certification.  This is not difficult and our instructors are patient experts happy to provide the training in each skill until we are sure you will be a safe open water diver.  It is always reccommended to get advanced training after open water certification.  This is an advanced course.  Must be 18 years old or accompanied by a parent for all sessions, complete a medical statement and be able to swim comfortably 450 yards and tread water for 20 minutes.  Please note there is some lifting of mock victims taught using special techniques.  Participants must be able to rescue a victim at minimum equal to thier size. 

As a rescue diver we encourage strong physical fitness maintenance.