Diving is an adventurous activity that involves a lot of unexpected elements underwater and can quickly and potentially turn a fun, relaxing getaway into a stressful situation. The Rescue Diver course will teach you how to prevent and manage problems in the water while also increasing your confidence as a diver. At Scuba Junkie Kota Kinabalu this is one of our top courses to teach as it is so much fun and very rewarding.
Here are just some of the benefits of becoming a Rescue Diver.
The Rescue Diver course will teach you new techniques and ways to apply your water skills in a crisis situation. By practicing problem-solving skills until they become second nature, you will learn to be a better buddy. With skills and training comes confidence, and the Rescue Diver course is designed to help you build that confidence underwater. This course is often described as the most challenging, yet most rewarding.
The Rescue Diver course includes lessons on becoming more aware of your surroundings and environment. Navigation. It’s something that some of us either mastered right away or struggled to grasp. Your navigation skills will be put to the test as you learn how to navigate, search, and recover underwater during the Rescue Diver Course. This is a valuable skill in case you need to search for a missing diver. By the time you are finished you will be able to navigate through any type of condition!
Are you prepared in case of an emergency during your dive? Well, to do the PADI Rescue course, you must first complete the Emergency First Response course, which will provide you with some life-saving skills. When combined with your Rescue course training, this will round out your skills and ensure you’re ready for any medical emergency – on top or beneath the water. Unquestionably a life skill that will come in handy as a diver.
The Rescue Diver course is the final scuba course you must take before embarking on your journey to become an underwater guide. Your Rescue Diver knowledge and skills will serve as the foundation for your PADI Divemaster training. So, if you want to take the next step and make diving a career, this will be the next path in your journey!
While much of the course is serious and demanding, it is also a lot of fun! Throughout the course, your instructor will keep you on your toes by surprising you with different rescue scenarios; you may even be required to leap into the water for a rescue scenario while trying to enjoy a relaxing snack break. There will be plenty of laughter and fun in between the focused learning, as well as some diving along the way – which is always enjoyable!
Despite all of the benefits listed above, the most important benefit of enrolling in a Rescue Diver course is having the skills and being prepared to carry out the proper procedure to save a life if the moment arises.
Do you think you have what it takes to be a rescue diver? If you are interested in continuing your dive education, give us a message!
