IANTD Rescue / Divemaster

Course Overview & Training Objectives

IANTD Rescue Diver develops proactive diver risk awareness, emergency prevention, and rigorous rescue skills within recreational limits. Candidates are trained to recognize subtle physiological and psychological stressors, execute rapid underwater problem-solving, and coordinate surface extraction. It establishes the rescue competencies required prior to entry into IANTD Divemaster and technical training.

Operational Envelope

• Max Depth: 18m (60ft)
• Decompression: No decompression
• Breathing Gases: Air or Nitrox
• Equipment Rig: Single cylinder

Course Structure & Training Requirements

• Course Duration: 3 Days
• Required Training Dives: 4 in-water dives
• Classroom & Theory: 12 hours instruction

Entry Gates & Prerequisites

IANTD Advanced Open Water Diver (or Open Water with 10 logged dives); min age 15; valid CPR/First Aid and O2 Administrator