Rescue Diver Course – Be the One Who Helps
Why Take the Rescue Diver Course?
Watch this short intro to get a feel for what rescue training is all about – serious skills, real scenarios, and a lot of team spirit.
Learn to Prevent, React and Rescue
The Rescue Diver Course is one of the most rewarding and empowering certifications in scuba diving. In 3 days, you’ll learn to manage emergencies, perform search and rescue, and help others stay safe – while building your own confidence underwater.
This course is recommended for every diver and required for becoming a Divemaster or Master Scuba Diver.
→ Learn how the Rescue Course works – Step by Step
What You Will Learn
- Recognize diver stress and prevent accidents
- Conduct in-water and surface rescues
- Respond to panicked or unresponsive divers
- Organize search & recovery operations
- Use teamwork and communication under stress
🫀 Bonus: CPR Inspiration with Vinnie Jones
Learn how effective CPR can be – and why it matters. Even tough guys can save lives!
Course Schedule
- Day 1: Meet your instructor, gear setup, review theory, pool rescue skills
- Day 2: 2 rescue scenario dives (max. 60 mins or 50 bar limit)
- Day 3: 2 final rescue scenario dives + skills assessment
📌 Junior Rescue Divers (12–15) max. depth: 21m – parental consent required
Who Can Join?
- Minimum age: 15 (PADI) / 12 (Junior Rescue, SDI)
- Advanced Open Water certification (or equivalent)
- Valid First Aid/CPR certificate (max. 12 months old)
- Online theory must be completed before course start
- Good fitness and strong swimming ability
What’s Included
- 3 day course with 4 open water rescue dives
- Pool training + online theory (SDI or PADI)
- Scenario-based skill practice on the dive boat
- All scuba equipment included
- Small groups (max. 4 students per instructor)
- Lunch, fruit, snacks & drinks onboard
- Hotel pickup (selected areas in Koh Chang)
- ✔ First Aid Course available if needed
⚠️ Optional for Our Guests
- Exclusive for our students & dive guests
- Get a special discount on selected equipment
- Mask, snorkel, fins & more available online
- 💡 Book this equipment together with your course or trip and save instantly!
- Offer valid only for combined online bookings on our website.
- 🛡️ Dive accident insurance – recommended for all divers
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* Prices and discounts may change without prior notice. Book early to secure the best offer.
🌊 What can you discover?
Join our fun dives and explore vibrant coral reefs, fascinating critters, and majestic marine life — including the legendary HTMS Chang Wreck.
🐠 Use our dive site map to plan your adventure or dive deeper into our Marine Life Guide and see what awaits below the surface.
💬 What other divers discovered
Real reviews and experiences from our guests – see what others found on their diving adventures with us!
Ready to Step Up?
Rescue training makes you a more capable, aware, and trusted diver – and it’s your gateway to becoming a Divemaster or Master Scuba Diver!
Rescue Diver
- Realistic rescue scenarios
- Prevent & manage emergencies
- Essential for pro-level diving
👉 Start making a difference underwater!
Book the Rescue Diver Course Now
👉 Student Download
👉 Instructor Tools Download
- RD-Inst.-Manual
- 🤿 Hand Signals Chart (PDF)
- 📝 DCS Evaluation Slate (PDF)
- 🆘 Emergency Plan
- 🆘 Accident_Incident_Report
Important Safety Notice:
Please do not use cannabis before or during your training dives. Diving requires full awareness and responsibility.
🚫 No Drugs – Safety First!
FAQ – Your Questions Answered
❓ Do I need First Aid training before the Rescue Course?
Yes – a valid CPR/First Aid certificate (max. 12 months old) is required. If you don’t have one yet, you can join our First Aid Course before or alongside Rescue training.
❓ How difficult is the Rescue Course?
It’s challenging but very rewarding! You’ll practice realistic scenarios and build real rescue skills – all in a supportive team setting.
❓ How many dives are included?
You’ll do 4 open water rescue scenario dives, plus pool training and lots of hands-on practice above water.
❓ Is this course needed to become a Divemaster?
Yes – Rescue Diver is required for both the Divemaster Course and Master Scuba Diver rating.
❓ Can I take this course as a junior diver?
Yes – from age 12 (SDI Junior Rescue). PADI requires 15+. For 12–15 year olds, the max depth is 21 meters with parental consent.
