The Rescue Diver program develops your knowledge and skills so you can effectively perform diver assists and rescues, manage diving accident situations and render first aid.
The program is an important step in expanding your knowledge and experience as a diver.
Rescue Diver (or equivalent) certification is also a prerequisite for all PADI leadership programs.
To get into the Rescue Diver program, you'll need to be certified as an Advanced Open Water
Diver, prove minimum 20 logged dives with experience in deep dive and underwater navigation and must be at least 12 years old.