SDI Rescue Diver Certification – Course Itinerary

1. Course Overview

• Program Goal: Transform into a confident first responder with life-saving dive rescue skills.

• Certification Outcome:

  • SDI Rescue Diver certification (prerequisite for Divemaster/Leadership roles)

  • Skills applicable beyond diving—emergency preparedness for any scenario

• Who Should Enroll?

  • Advanced divers pursuing leadership roles (Divemaster/Instructor)

  • Safety-focused divers wanting emergency response mastery

  • Dive professionals enhancing rescue capabilities

2. Prerequisites

• Certification:

  • SDI Advanced Adventure Diver (or equivalent)

  • Current CPR & First Aid certification (e.g., EFR)

• Age: 18+ (or 10–17 with parental consent)

• Experience: Comfort in open water with strong buoyancy/navigation skills

3. Training Structure

A. Theory Session (Classroom/E-Learning)

• Key Topics Covered:

  • Dive accident prevention & stress recognition

  • Emergency action plans & equipment preparation

  • First aid for dive injuries (DCS, near-drowning, etc.)

  • Legal considerations in rescue scenarios

• Format: Hybrid (self-study + instructor-led case studies)

B. Practical Training (Pool/Open Water)

• Duration: 2–3 days (10+ hours of hands-on drills)

• Environment: Controlled pool + realistic open-water simulations

• Skills Mastered:
  ✔ Self-rescue techniques (fatigue, cramp management)
  ✔ Panicked diver response (tactical approaches, towing)
  ✔ Unresponsive diver recovery (surface/submerged)
  ✔ Emergency oxygen administration
  ✔ Search patterns for missing divers
  ✔ In-water resuscitation & equipment removal

4. Location & Logistics

• Primary Training Sites:

  • Oceanac Dive Center (Bangalore) + coastal rescue scenarios (e.g., Netrani Island)

• Flexibility: Weekend intensives or weekday modules

5. Inclusions

• Provided Equipment:

  • Rescue slings, oxygen kits, first aid supplies

  • Full scuba gear for training scenarios

• Certification Perks:

  • SDI Rescue Diver e-Card

  • Credit toward SDI Divemaster/Master Scuba Diver

  • Free refresher drills for 6 months post-certification

• Fees Covered:

  • Instruction, certification, rescue toolkits, accident management manuals

6. FAQs

1: Is this course physically demanding?
→ Moderate fitness required; focuses on technique over strength.

2: How is this different from first aid training?
→ Combines dive-specific emergencies with medical response (e.g., DCS management).

3: Can I take this without Advanced Open Water?
→ No—foundational deep/navigation skills are essential.

4: What’s next after certification?
→ Progress to SDI Divemaster or specialize in Emergency Oxygen Provider.