Rescue Diver

• Any certified open water scuba diver who wishes to expand their diver knowledge and skill set
• Any certified advanced adventure diver or advanced diver who would like to advance in dive training
• Anyone interested in becoming a dive leader

Age Requirement

 Minimum age 18 or 15 with parental consent

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Course Prerequisite

• Provide proof of current CPR, first aid and oxygen (O2) provider (where local law permits) certification
• Provide proof of SDI Advanced Adventure Diver certification, or equivalent, or open water diver certification along with 40 logged open water dives

• Ability to conduct rescues for divers in distress
• Become qualified to enroll in:
  • The SDI Master Diver program
  • The SDI Divemaster course

• Demonstrate mature and sound judgment concerning dive emergency planning and execution
• Complete all open water requirements safely and efficiently
• Satisfactorily complete the SDI Rescue Diver written examination located in the SDI Rescue Manual with a passing score of 80%, followed by 100% remediation by the Instructor