PADI Rescue Diver Course (2024)
Our Rescue Diver training program helps you become not only a self-rescuer but capable to assist other divers and
non-divers. You will learn very useful and important information while practicing the real-life rescue skills. Most people agree this course is the most rewarding course! Emergency First Response (CPR and First Aid) Course is also available for prerequisite Rescue Diver certification.
Prices (effective 1st January 2024)
| Standard Rescue Diver Course (available all season) [starts daily, 2 days] Contact us for group discount with 4 or more taking the course together. | 12,900 THB |
| Emergency First Response Course (CPR/1stAID with AED & Emergency Oxygen training) meeting requirements to be certified PADI Rescue Diver | 4,500 THB |
| Combo Courses option: | |
| Rescue Diver & Emergency First Response Courses (available all season, TOP Value) [starts daily, 3 days] contact us for availability | 16,900 THB |
| Rescue Diver + Emergency First Response & Emergency Oxygen Provider Courses (meeting international standards in responding to diving emergency). 3 certifications. | 19,900THB |
| Rescue Diver + Emergency First Response + Deep Diver Courses (gaining additional training to plan deep dives, decompression stop procedures, dive safety preparation to 40m and more. Best all-around training for the diver looking toward qualification to enroll into the PADI Divemaster Course or becoming a Master Scuba Diver!) | 24,900THB |
Rescue Diver Course Information
- COMBO Rescue Diver & EFR Courses, price: 16,900 THB
- Independent knowledge development via PADI Elearning
- 5 open water training Sessions (from Kata Beach and/or Boat depending on logistics)
- Lunches during the course
- Emergency First Response Course (CPR/1st Aid/AED/Emergency Oxygen Use) and Certification
- Emergency Oxygen Provider Training
- Schedule is flexible.
- Experienced PADI Instructor as your trainer
- 3 days training schedule
- BONUS for Early booking: FREE CPR pocket mask
- Standard Rescue Diver Course, Price: 12,900 THB (November to April only)
- Independent knowledge development via PADI Elearning
- 5 open water training Sessions (Kata Beach)
- 2 days duration
- BONUS for Early Booking: FREE CPR pocket mask
- Add-on: Emergency First Response Course (CPR/1st Aid/AED/Emergency Oxygen Use) and Certification at Special rate 3,500 THB
- Emergency First Response – Primary & Secondary with AED Courses, price: 4,500 THB (for PADI Rescue Divers or
Divemaster, teachers, sailors or anyone needing a 2 year certification credits to continue or applying for employment)
- EFR Elearning
- 9 Primary Skills and 4 Secondary Skills and AED training
- Emergency First Response Examination and Certification
- 1 day course
- Also available for Add-on or Stand-alone certification: Emergency First Response – Care for Children & Infant, CPR & AED and Re-fresher Courses
^ Conditions apply, depending on availability. Exclude peak period: 20 December – 15 January.
What’s Included?
- Training on global standard emergency equipment:Manikins by Prestan, Laerdal AED training unit, DAN Oxygen kit (we have the proper equipment for your training)
- PADI and EFR Certification Fees
- PADI Rescue Diver Course Elearning
- Emergency First Response Elearning (for EFR Course booking)
- Full Set Scuba Equipment Rental
- Diving Insurance
- Transfer to/from hotel to Chalong Pier on boat diving days (if in Kata, Karon or Patong area)
Click HERE to contact us for info!
Sample Course Schedule
- Day 1
Independent study and/or classroom with our instructor to go over the theory in the Rescue Diver Course Manual and Emergency First Response manual. After theory you will attend the skills practical for the Emergency First Response Course. The final exam will follow the training at the end of the day.
- Day 2
You will demonstrate and practice the required training exercises underwater and on the surface for the course in the Open Water dive site (The Standard course will take place at Kata Beach Reef during the months of November – April). For the summer season, pick up between 7:30 – 8:30 am from your hotel and transferred to Chalong pier. Then board a spacious, comfortable dive boat which will have a light breakfast, buffet style lunch, fruit, tea, coffee and drinking water all included. You will be transferred back to your hotel from Chalong pier around 3:30 – 4:00 pm.
- Day 3
You will manage two diving incident scenarios, underwater and on the surface for the course in the Open Water dive site (The Standard course will take place at Kata Beach Reef during the months of November – April). For the summer season, pick up between 7:30 – 8:30 am from your hotel and transferred to Chalong pier. Then board a spacious, comfortable dive boat which will have a light breakfast, buffet style lunch, fruit, tea, coffee and drinking water all included. You will be transferred back to your hotel from Chalong pier around 3:30 – 4:00 pm.
Prerequisites
- Must be certified as PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent from other organization)
- Be certified EFR within last 24 months (or equivalent) prior to be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver
Course Prices Include: all required training sessions, rental dive equipment, your own PADI manual, PADI certification fee, transfer from/to your accommodation (Kata, Karon, **Patong area), *comprehensive student insurance (max. benefit 2 million THB)
**Patong area only on BOAT DIVING DAYS
Course Prices Exclude: (available on requests) Airport transfer, accommodation & meals unless stated, transfer from/to outside of Kata, Karon.