Rescue Diver Course in Gastonia, NC | Learn Life-Saving Scuba Skills
SDI Rescue Diver Course – Master Emergency Response & Save Lives
Embark on a transformative journey with our SDI Rescue Diver Course at Sink or Swim Scuba in Gastonia, North Carolina. This program is meticulously designed to enhance your scuba diving skills, focusing on emergency response, diver rescue techniques, and first aid administration.
Course Highlights:
- Comprehensive Rescue Training: Develop proficiency in self-rescue, buddy rescues, and managing panicked divers. Learn to administer first aid for dive-related injuries, execute effective search patterns, and handle accident scenes with confidence.
- Skill Development: The curriculum covers stress management, equipment considerations, emergency protocols, and both surface and underwater rescue techniques.
- Prerequisites: Open to certified Open Water Divers aged 18+ (15 with parental consent). Participants must have current certifications in CPR, first aid, and oxygen provider courses. Don’t have them yet? No problem! You can complete these prerequisite courses with us at Sink or Swim Scuba before starting your Rescue Diver training.
Why Choose Sink or Swim Scuba?
Located in Gastonia, NC, Sink or Swim Scuba offers personalized instruction from experienced professionals dedicated to your safety and growth as a diver. Our comprehensive training ensures you're well-prepared to handle real-world diving emergencies.
Next Steps:
Upon completing the Rescue Diver Course, you're eligible to pursue the SDI Master Scuba Diver Development Program or advance into professional levels with the SDI Divemaster Course.
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Who this course is for:
- Any certified open water scuba diver who wishes to expand their diver knowledge and skillset
- Any certified advanced adventure diver or advanced diver who would like to advance in dive training
- Anyone interested in becoming a dive leader
Course prerequisites:
- Minimum age 18, 15 with parental consent
- Provide proof of current CPR, first aid and oxygen (O2) provider (where local law permits) certification*
- Provide proof of SDI Advanced Adventure Diver certification, SDI Junior Advanced Adventure certification, or equivalent, or open water diver certification and 15 logged open water dives
* Note: CPR, first aid and oxygen provider courses may be combined with the rescue program by qualified instructors.
What you can expect to learn:
The rescue certification course is designed to develop the knowledge and necessary skills for an individual to effectively perform diver rescues and assists, and administer necessary first aid.
You will cover all of the following and more!
Prevention and causes of diving accidents
- Stress and psychological factors
- Physical conditioning
- Equipment
- 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
Hyperbaric injuries and management
- Information collection
- Access to a hyperbaric chamber
Accident Management
- Access to emergency transport/assistance
- Accident reporting
- Liability and related legal considerations
Some of the in-water skills include:
On the surface, identify and assist a properly equipped skin or scuba diver simulating:
- Breathing difficulties
- Tiredness
- Leg cramp
- Early panic symptoms
Locate and bring to the surface a scuba diver simulating unconsciousness to the surface from approximately 6 metres/20 feet
Upon surfacing, transport the unconscious diver 50 metres/150 feet to shore or boat, simulating in-water rescue breathing
Upon reaching the shore or boat, with the assistance of one aide, remove the diver from the water
What’s in it for you?
Ability to conduct rescues for divers in distress
Become qualified to enroll in:
- The SDI Master Diver program
- The SDI Divemaster course
SDI Rescue Diver minimum requirements:
- Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive emergency planning and execution
- Complete all open water requirements safely and efficiently
- Satisfactorily complete the SDI Rescue Diver written examination located in the SDI Rescue Manual with a passing score of 80%, followed by 100% remediation by the Instructor
