SDI Rescue Diver

Course Overview & Training Objectives

SDI Rescue Diver shifts the diver's mindset from self-awareness to proactive buddy monitoring, accident prevention, and emergency response management. The curriculum covers self-rescue techniques, panicked diver intervention, missing diver search grids, and complex surface resuscitation protocols. Graduates possess the emergency preparedness required to handle diving crises and progress into professional leadership ratings.

Operational Envelope

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

Course Structure & Training Requirements

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

Entry Gates & Prerequisites

SDI Advanced Adventure Diver (or Open Water Diver with 15 logged open water dives); min age 18 (10–14 for Junior); current First Response Emergency Care and O2 Administration