The Rescue Diver course is one of the most important steps in advancing your diving skills. Unlike basic certification programs, it focuses not only on your personal safety but also on assisting other divers in emergency situations. Many divers describe this course as the most rewarding and confidence-building experience in their diving journey.
What You Will Learn During the Rescue Diver Course
The training covers a wide range of scenarios, from preventing minor issues to handling life-threatening emergencies. You will learn how to recognize potential problems before they escalate and how to stay calm and focused under pressure. Key skills include:
- Self-Rescue & Buddy Assistance – mastering techniques to help yourself and other divers in challenging situations.
- Panic Diver Recognition – identifying early signs of stress and preventing panic underwater.
- First Aid & Emergency Oxygen Use – providing immediate care, stabilizing injured divers and administering oxygen when needed.
- Search & Recovery Patterns – organizing effective search operations for missing divers or lost equipment.
- Accident Management – controlling emergency situations both underwater and at the surface.
Additional practice includes improving underwater navigation, managing buoyancy in stressful situations, and troubleshooting minor scuba gear problems. You will also learn how to assist a diver with a suspected spinal injury, apply splints or bandages, and tow an unconscious diver to safety.
Course Duration and Requirements
The Rescue Diver course typically takes 3 days. Mornings are dedicated to theory and problem-solving exercises, while afternoons focus on practical skills and in-water scenarios. You should already hold an Advanced Open Water certification, and require current First Aid and CPR certification (Add Extra Day To the program). Participants are expected to bring their own Pocket Mask Solid Bore Snorkel the diving equipment is included at My Diving Vietnam dive center.
Why Take the Rescue Diver Course? BE The HERO Save Your Family or Diving BUDDIES IN EMERGENCY
🛟 Rescue Diver Training Program
Be Prepared. Stay Calm. Save Lives.
The Rescue Diver Course is one of the most rewarding and transformative certifications in scuba diving. It teaches you how to prevent problems, manage emergencies, and assist other divers with skill and confidence — all while becoming a safer, more aware diver yourself.
✅ Why Take the Rescue Diver Course?
- Master Emergency Response: Learn how to handle diver stress, fatigue, and panic
- Build Leadership Skills: Take control in real-world rescue scenarios
- Boost Confidence: Become the diver others rely on in critical moments
- Advance Your Training: Required for Divemaster and professional-level certifications
📅 2–3 Day Training Schedule
- Confined Water Practice: Rescue techniques, towing, and surface management
- Open Water Scenarios: Realistic rescue simulations with instructor guidance
- Theory & Final Exam: Complete online study at your own pace, then review and test
📘 What’s Included
- Mobile-accessible e-learning materials
- Hands-on rescue training in confined and open water
- Digital certification card (smartphone-ready)
- Training aligned with EN and ISO international standards
🧠 What You’ll Learn
- Self-rescue and diver stress management
- Emergency response planning and execution
- Search patterns and missing diver protocols
- In-water rescue techniques and exit strategies
🚀 Who Should Enroll?
Ideal for certified divers who want to:
- Take responsibility for group safety
- Prepare for leadership roles in diving
- Improve their awareness and response skills
- Make a real difference in emergency situations
📲 Become a Rescue Diver Today
Train to be the diver who stays calm, acts fast, and makes a difference. The Rescue Diver Course is your next step toward mastery and leadership.
Lifelong Certification
Upon completion, you will receive an internationally recognized Rescue Diver certification, valid for life. Whether you dive recreationally or plan to continue your education, this qualification is respected worldwide and demonstrates your commitment to safe and responsible diving.
Ready to take your diving skills to the next level?