PADI Rescue Diver Course

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• Be certified as an Adventure Diver/AOW Diver/ or Junior Adventure Diver (or qualifying certification) with completed Underwater Navigation Dive; EFR Primary and Secondary Care training (or qualifying training) within 24 months
• Total time commitment: 2-4 days
• Minimum age: 12 years or older
• Depth: 0

• Be a better dive buddy
• Improve your navigation skills
• Enroll in a divemaster course

• Help other divers
• Fix minor gear issues
• Use an emergency oxygen kit

PADI Rescue courses consist of 2 components with optional confined training

We recommend breaking the course up to make it work for your busy lifestyle.

Theory: Students complete e-learning knowledge development and reviews within a few days of beginning your scheduled course. 

Rescue Skills (9) & Scenarios 1 & 2 in open water: Students learn to perform required, rescue skills at the surface and at depth, practicing to achieve confidence until mastery. Finally, students put skills together to complete two life-like rescue scenarios on location in  Old San Juan, Puerto Rico. 

(Rates are per person. 50% due on booking with final payment due 1 week prior to course start. Group discounts available to early birds, at least one month prior to the course start date.)

Course Cost $

E-LEARNING THEORY  & OPEN WATER with ADVENTURE MERMAID

(Complete the entire course with Adventure Mermaid in San Juan, Puerto Rico)

• PADI fee (includes all theory online and certification fee) = $211
• Gear rental (all equipment is included) $85/day for 2 days = $170
• Instructor fees = $250

Total cost of course = $631

(Note: Adventure Mermaid reserves the right to adjust course prices based upon actual costs incurred. Students should confirm the cost of the course when inquiring.)

Additional costs: 

• Additional certification as an Emergency First Response or Red Cross first-responder  within 2 years is required to complete the Rescue Diver certification. Inquire in advance to ensure you meet this prerequisite to certify as a PADI Rescue Diver. 
• A wetsuit is  not required for this course in tropical water, but one can be rented for a modest fee locally. Light wetsuits 1-3 mm or "shorties" are appropriate for tropical water, if desired. 

We encourage previous students to continue their education as SCUBA divers by earning this important PADI certification as a Rescue Diver. Each year, we can assist a small number of students with demonstrated financial need by absorbing some costs or by fundraising in their name. Inquire to learn more by sending  your name and the reasons why you'd like to continue your education as a SCUBA diver by clicking the 'Book Now' button at the top of this page.