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“Challenging, rewarding, and serious fun.”

The PADI Rescue Diver course prepares you to handle dive emergencies with confidence — whether it’s recognizing stress in a buddy or managing real rescue scenarios. You’ll become a more aware, responsible, and capable diver, ready to help others and yourself when needed.

This course is often described as the most rewarding and empowering step in your scuba journey. It combines hands-on practice, realistic scenarios, and lots of teamwork in a supportive learning environment.

About the Course

The Rescue Diver course focuses on accident prevention, self-rescue, and emergency management. You’ll train in both shallow water and open water conditions, guided by your instructor every step of the way.Through roleplay, simulations, and skill drills, you’ll learn how to anticipate, prevent, and respond to a wide range of diving problems — calmly and effectively.

What you will learn

  • Self-rescue techniques
  • Recognizing and managing diver stress
  • Rescuing panicked and unresponsive divers
  • Emergency equipment use & oxygen provision
  • Underwater search patterns and missing diver response
  • Accident scene management & evacuation planning
  • Requirements:

    • Minimum age: 12 years old (for Junior Rescue Diver)
    • Must have a PADI Advanced Open Water certification (or equivalent)
    • Must have completed EFR (Emergency First Response) training within 24 months (Don't have it yet? We offer EFR as part of a bundle!)
    • Good health, strong swimming skills, and confidence in the water

    Become a safer, stronger diver — from ฿12,900 THBAll packages include: ✔️ Full equipment rental ✔️ PADI Rescue Diver eLearning materials & certification ✔️ Professional instructor ✔️ Dive insurance ✔️ Hotel transfer (selected areas) ✔️ Scenario training at Kata Beach and/or boat dive sites ✔️ 2–3 days duration (depending on package)

    OUR PRICING Pakage

    Seawave Diving offers three exciting rescue Divers packages designed to suit every budget and preference. Experience the underwater magic of Phuket with our expertly trained instructors

    Rescue Diver Only

    12900 ฿ Anyone with a valid, equivalent first aid/CPR cert or medical license
    • Full Rescue Diver training over 2–3 days
    • Includes all in-water scenarios & rescue skill training
    • Conducted at Kata Beach and local dive sites
    • Meet at our Dive Shop

    Rescue + EFR (Emergency First Response)

    17600 ฿ Best for divers who want to complete both required courses at once. (Save ฿1,200)
    • Everything in Package 1
    • Plus 1-day EFR First Aid & CPR course (required by PADI)
    • EFR is a dry course, taught in our classroom or online with practical sessions
    • Valid for 24 months and accepted worldwide
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    Rescue + EFR + Oxygen Provider Specialty

    21500 ฿ Ideal for anyone aiming to become a Divemaster or professional diver (Best Value – 3 Certifications)
    • Rescue Diver Course
    • EFR First Aid & CPR Course
    • Learn to recognize and treat diving injuries with emergency oxygen
    • PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider Specialty

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