Specifications

REWARDING AND FUN BEST DESCRIBES THE PADI RESCUE DIVER COURSE. THIS COURSE GIVES YOU VALUABLE HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. YOU’LL LEARN TO PERFORM DIVER ASSISTS AND RESCUES, MANAGE DIVE ACCIDENT SITUATIONS AND RENDER FIRST AID.

These are the skills that can make all the difference in the unlikely event of an underwater emergency. Although challenging, many divers say this is the best course they've ever undertaken.

Prerequisites:

Be 15 years or older
Have a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification (or have a qualifying certification from another organisation)
Be trained and current for first aid and CPR within the previous two years (ask your instructor about Emergency First Response CPR & first aid courses).

Overview:

Self-rescue
Recognising and managing stress in other divers
Emergency management and equipment
Rescuing panicked divers
Rescuing unresponsive divers
Dive accident situations

Course cost

Cost includes all training, reference materials and certification.

Why should I dive with Auckland Scuba?

• We want you to enjoy your diving experience so you’ll come to love diving as we do.
• Our instructors are passionate about diving and will ensure that your first underwater experience will be a fun and safe experience.
• We have regular dive trips throughout the year from our own boat (not charters). We believe that once you've learnt to dive, you'll want to carry on so why not learn with a centre that actually gets out diving?!
• We have the best price guarantee. If you find a better price for the same equipment, we'll match it.
• We offer our students extra sessions if required so that you are comfortable before going out into the ocean (additional fees may apply).
• We have a high standard of well-maintained equipment in our school including computers.

Understanding the risks

It is important that you understand the risks associated with Scuba Diving before you book any courses with us.  Please click this link to review our risk disclosure document and get in touch if you have any questions.

Scuba Diving - The Risks

EFR - Emergency First Aid Course Included

Emergency First Response training focuses on building confidence in lay rescuers and increasing their willingness to respond when faced with a medical emergency. Course participants learn simple to follow steps for emergency care and practice applying skills in a nonstressful learning environment. All courses are supported by self-study manuals, videos and quick reference cards to enhance learning and allow you to start learning right away.

EFR courses meet the CPR and first aid training requirements for the PADI Rescue Diver course and all professional-level ratings. Most PADI Instructors are also Emergency First Response Instructors.

• Primary Care (CPR) – This course teaches you the steps and techniques for handling life-threatening emergencies. You’ll practice eight skills for aiding patients who aren’t breathing, have no heartbeat, may have a spinal injury, may be in shock or who may have serious bleeding. You’ll learn to how to perform CPR and continue to monitor the patient, so that you provide every possible chance of survival while waiting for emergency medical services to arrive.
• Secondary Care (First Aid) – Because many medical conditions are not life-threatening and emergency medical services are sometimes delayed or unavailable, this course teaches you how to provide first aid that eases pain and reduces the risk of further harm. You’ll learn to assess a variety of injuries and illnesses and practice bandaging and splinting.
• Care for Children – This course allows participants to learn, practice and apply emergency care skills specific to helping infants and children with medical emergencies. It’s designed for those who work with children or are likely to have to respond to emergencies involving youngsters. This course is often integrated with Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid) courses.
• CPR & AED – This course focuses on CPR training and teaching participants how to use an AED (automated external defibrillator). When workplace or governmental requirements specify this training, the CPR & AED course meets the need. This course is often integrated into First Aid at Work programs.
• First Aid at Work – In some areas, such as Great Britain, Australia and Canada, governmental regulations call for enhanced CPR and first aid training for the workplace. First Aid at Work programs designed for these areas include additional topics and skills to meet requirements while following the easy to learn EFR approach to training.
• EFR Refresher – It’s a good idea to refresh your CPR and first aid skills every 24 months, and that’s what the EFR Refresher course is designed to do. Focusing on key skills, the course allows you to stay up-to-date and ready to lend aid when needed.