Master Rescue & EFR Excellence
Elevate your diving skills beyond personal safety. Learn to manage emergencies, provide critical first response, and become the diver everyone trusts in the water.
Who Is This Course For?
The Rescue Diver & EFR course is designed for divers looking to expand their knowledge beyond personal safety to assisting others and managing dive emergencies with confidence.
Advanced Certification
Prerequisite: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification or equivalent professional diving qualification.
Logged Dives
A minimum of 20 logged dives is recommended to ensure you are comfortable with your buoyancy and basic skills.
First Aid Ready
Completed EFR Primary and Secondary Care training within the last 24 months (often taken concurrently).
12+ Age Limit
Available for divers aged 12 and older who are physically fit for the demands of rescue scenarios and surface swims.
Course Structure & Duration
01
Theory & E-Learning
Master rescue concepts online or via workshops before getting in the water.
02
Rescue Skills Practice
Confined water training to refine diving emergency response techniques.
03
Open Water Scenarios
Simulated oceanic emergency scenarios to test and certify your mastery.
Duration: 3-4 Days + Home Study
1:4 RATIO
Personalized Training
We prioritize your safety and learning curve with ultra-small groups, ensuring direct instructor supervision during every critical rescue scenario and hands-on skill practice session.
Provided by DDS
- Specialized Rescue Manequin
- Emergency Oxygen Provider Kits
- Pocket Masks & First Aid Supplies
- Rescue Buoys & Signal Devices
- Scenario Simulation Materials
Student Gear
- Standard Scuba Diving Equipment
- SMB (Surface Marker Buoy) & Reel
- Dive Computer and Compass
- Cutting Tool (Whistle also recommended)
- Logbook and EFR Learning Materials
Subject Areas & Skills
Self-Rescue
Master the fundamental ability to identify and address personal issues before they escalate into emergencies.
Assisting Divers
Learn systematic approaches to assist tired divers at the surface and manage panicked divers in varied conditions.
Emergency Management
Develop critical thinking for organizing rescue efforts, including shore and boat based emergency protocols.
Search Patterns
Practical execution of underwater search techniques to locate missing divers using efficient navigational patterns.
CPR & First Aid
Comprehensive EFR training covering primary and secondary care, essential for all rescue certification levels.
Rescue Scenarios
Realistic simulation of emergency situations in open water that challenge your skills and decision making.