Rescue Diver Course

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2 days (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Do you know how to rescue somebody? What are you going to do if it is you who needs to respond? If you are an advanced diver then the next step is to become a rescue diver. Take a look at our 2 day courses & learn how to look after others.

By booking this activity you confirm you have read and agree with our Terms & Conditions.
If we have to cancel the activity, we will contact you to reschedule, or you receive store credit.
You'll have to complete the dive medical declaration before participating in any in-water activities, and might need to be signed off by a dive doctor before being allowed to dive.

What's Included

Full Gear Hire
Dive instructor
Lunch
Transportation to/from dive sites

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet at New Zealand Dive Centre

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

The Rescue Diver Course is designed to develop your knowledge and necessary skills to effectively perform diver rescues and assist and administer necessary first aid. You will learn skills such as how to perform self rescues, buddy rescues, recognize and calm potential panic divers, administer proper first aid to divers that have experienced dive related injuries, conduct effective search patterns and manage accident scenes.

You will cover all of the following and more:
Prevention and causes of diving accidents; Stress and psychological factors; Physical conditioning; Surface drowning syndrome; Diving lifesaving; Self rescue; Diver assists; Surface and underwater rescues; Types of transports; In-water artificial respiration; Boat and shore exit techniques; Diver first aid; Review of oxygen administration and Hyperbaric injuries and management.

Student Prerequisites

1. Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent 2. Provide proof of current CPR, first aid and oxygen (O2) provider (where local law permits) certification* 3. Provide proof of Advanced Diver certification, or equivalent, or open water diver certification and 40 logged open water dives.

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age is 15 years
  • Evidence of advanced diver certification is required from all divers wishing to participate
Supplied by New Zealand Diving Ltd

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Tags

Scuba Diving
On the Water
Small Group
Zombie
Zombie Slice

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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