NAUI Rescue Diver Course
OVERVIEW
This course trains divers in the knowledge and skills needed
to manage risks and effectively handle limited in-water
problems and diving emergencies. Included are: assists,
transports, surface rescues and rescues from depth involving
both boat and shore based skin and scuba divers. The course
meets the prerequisite rescue training for Skin Diving Instructor,
NAUI Assistant Instructor, Divemaster, and Instructor
certifications. Note: Adult CPR training (approximately four
hours) meets the requirement for Scuba Rescue Diver
certification. However, additional CPR training that includes
two person CPR and the use of rescue breathing barrier
devices, e.g. pocket mask®, face shield, is required to meet
the requirements for NAUI leadership certification.
QUALIFICATIONS OF GRADUATES
Graduates are considered competent to perform assists and rescues in open water provided the diving site and diving situations approximate those of the course. Graduates may use this certification as a prerequisite for the NAUI Training Assistant Specialty Course, Leadership Courses and Instructor Courses.
COURSE PREREQUISITES
Age: Minimum is 15 years.
Certification: Training and experience equivalent to NAUI Scuba Diver.
CPR & First Aid Certification: current certification in both is required for certification.
Open Water. A least one session is to be conducted in open water. An open water session involves one or more skin or scuba rescue exercises.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
The NAUI Rescue Diver Course costs $200 per student for groups of 3 or more and private courses are available for $250 per student. We schedule students together for group classes whenever possible unless a private class is specifically requested. Military and Public Service discounts are also available.
WHAT'S NEXT?
Once you become a Rescue Diver, perhaps you want to become a dive professional and go all the way to Divemaster or even become an Instructor! Whatever your scuba and skin diving needs, we can help you realize your dreams!
