Rescue & Emergency First Responder Diver Certification

Become a Rescue Diver - Advanced Open Water Certification Required

• Self rescue
  
• Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
  
• Emergency management and equipment
  
• Rescuing panicked divers
  
• Rescuing unresponsive divers
  

During the course, you learn to become a better buddy by practicing problem solving skills until they become second nature. Plus, the course is just fun – albeit it’s serious fun – and it allows for lots of laughter in between the focused learning. The course happens in 2 stages: knowledge development with eLearning and followed with practical, in water rescue scenarios.

Upon certification, you’ll hold a globally recognized, lifetime credential as a PADI Rescue Diver. This certification is your passport to becoming a more capable and responsible diver, with no renewals or fees required. Whether you’re diving with friends, family, or new buddies, you’ll bring the assurance that you’re equipped to handle unexpected challenges, making you a trusted dive partner and an asset to any dive community.

Duration of Adventure

• The course takes up to 3 half days depending on your level of certification.
  
• eLearning section is to be completed on your own time ahead of the open water dives.
  
• Rescue training exercises and open water dives typically take place over two days after completing the eLearning.
  
• If you need to complete the EFR course, that will take another day.
  

Location / Where to Meet

1. Shop Address: 410 Atkinson Dr, Suite #1F3-1, Honolulu, HI 96814
   
2. Boat Address: 1651 Ala Moana Blvd, Slip #71, Honolulu, HI 96815
   

• All training will be conducted at the Aloha Scuba Dive Shop classroom or from the shore (location TBD by your instructor).
  

Ages & Requirements

• Participants must have an advanced open water certification
  
• PADI (Junior) Adventure Divers who are at least 12 years old and have completed the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive may enroll in the Rescue Diver course. 
  
• All students need to have completed Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care (CPR and First Aid) training within the past 24 months. If they haven't completed it prior to enrolling, students can complete this training during the Rescue Diver course. 
  
• Your instructor may also offer the PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider specialty course at the same time.
  
• Maximum Student-to-Instructor Ratio is 4:1
  

What’s Included

• PADI eLearning Materials
  
• PADI Certified Instructor
  
• Rental scuba equipment (BCDs, wetsuits, regulators, etc.) 
  
• Tanks & Weights
  

Not Included

• Gratuity - Never expected but if you have a great experience, please consider gifting 10 to 25% to your instructors and captains!
  
• Please rent or buy a prescription mask, if needed, ahead of your class start time.
  
• If diving with your own gear, the shop provides washing and storage of your gear between diving days for an extra fee.
  
• Dive computers are available for an extra fee.
  

What to Bring / Wear

• Swimsuit
  
• Towel
  
• Reef-Safe Sunscreen
  
• Extra layers of clothing - sweatshirts and warm hats
  
• Dry bag
  
• Snacks & Water
  
• Sunglasses & Hats
  
• Certification Cards
  
• Required Paperwork - Signed medical form if required, waivers, etc.
  
• Waterproof & Pressure Proof Camera (e.g. GoPros NEED the special DIVE case) - The company is not responsible for any damaged or lost items.
  
• Seasickness medications - If you are prone to seasickness, it is recommended to take sea sickness medication at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before the scheduled boat time. It is too late to take the medication if you are already seasick on the boat.
  
• Please remove any jewelry, watches, or anything that can get caught by the equipment or damaged by the water and pressure.
  

Wildlife Guidelines

Please be respectful of the fact that coral is a living organism and any standing, touching, or knocking over will irreparably damage the organism that takes a very long time to grow and is essential to our marine reefs. Please also be respectful of any marine animals including but not limited to turtles, rays, sharks, seals, and dolphins. Please never chase, harass, feed, or TOUCH any of the marine species. Enjoy their company if they approach from a distance and calmly move away from them if in their path.