Rescue Diver Course

Become a Better Diver. Become a Better Buddy.

The Rescue Diver Course is one of the most important steps in a recreational diver's development.

Instead of focusing only on your own diving skills, Rescue Diver training teaches you how to recognize problems before they become emergencies, respond effectively when something goes wrong, and assist divers in distress.

Through knowledge development, confined-water practice, open-water exercises, and realistic rescue scenarios, you'll develop greater awareness, confidence, and responsibility as a diver.

This course is challenging. It is practical. And it can change the way you dive forever.

Course Fee

₱22,500/person

Rescue Diver + Emergency First Response (EFR)

₱18,500/person

Rescue Diver Course Only

Rescue-only pricing applies to students who already have valid/current CPR and First Aid training that meets the training agency's requirements.

Private instruction and additional training days are available upon request.

Course Duration - 3 Days

The standard program consists of:

The schedule may be extended if additional practice is required or if weather and sea conditions affect the training.

Current Philippine Rescue Diver programs commonly run around 2–3 days, while some providers schedule the course over at least 3 days.


Course Structure

Day 1 – Knowledge Development & Self-Rescue

The course begins with the theory and decision-making skills required for effective rescue response.

Topics include:

Students also review essential self-rescue skills and prepare for the practical rescue exercises.


Day 2 – Rescue Skills

Students practice rescue techniques in confined or controlled open-water environments.

Training may include:

The emphasis is on problem recognition, controlled response, communication, and safe execution.


Day 3 – Rescue Scenarios

The final stage puts the skills together through realistic scenarios.

Students may be required to respond to simulated situations involving:

The objective is to develop the ability to think, assess, and act, rather than simply perform memorized skills.


Emergency First Response / First Aid

Current CPR and First Aid training is an important prerequisite for Rescue Diver.

If the student does not have valid CPR/First Aid training within the required period, the Emergency First Response course can be completed together with Rescue Diver training.

Rescue + EFR Package

₱22,500/person

Includes:

The exact EFR curriculum follows the selected training agency's current standards.


Package Inclusions

Rescue Diver Course

Rescue + EFR Package

Also includes:


Not Included


Prerequisites

Students must meet the requirements of the selected training agency.

For the standard Rescue Diver pathway, the diver must generally:

Current Rescue Diver requirements specifically call for an Adventure Diver-level qualification with the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive completed, plus current CPR/First Aid training; EFR can be completed alongside the Rescue course where applicable.


What You Will Learn

By completing the course, you will develop skills in:

Prevention

Learn to recognize situations that could develop into diving emergencies.

Recognition

Learn to identify signs of:

Response

Learn how to respond appropriately while protecting yourself and the diver you are assisting.

Rescue

Develop practical skills for assisting divers both underwater and at the surface.

Emergency Management

Learn how to organize an effective response and work with other divers and surface support.


Why Rescue Diver?

Rescue training changes your mindset.

As an Open Water diver, you primarily focus on managing your own dive.

As a Rescue Diver, you begin developing the awareness to recognize what is happening with your buddy and the surrounding dive team.

The course helps you become:

It is also an important foundation for divers who plan to progress toward professional-level training.


Is Rescue Diver a Professional Certification?

No.

Rescue Diver is still a recreational-level certification.

However, it is an important prerequisite or foundation for many professional progression pathways, including Divemaster training, depending on the training agency.

It does not qualify you to:


Training Conditions

Rescue exercises may be conducted in:

Training locations will be selected based on the exercise requirements and current environmental conditions.


Weather & Safety Policy

Rescue training involves physically demanding exercises and realistic scenarios.

Training may be modified, delayed, relocated, or postponed because of:

Safety takes priority over completing the planned schedule.


What to Bring

Please bring:

Students using their own equipment are encouraged to bring the configuration they normally dive with.


Student Assessment

Rescue Diver is a performance-based course.

Students must demonstrate that they can safely perform the required skills and respond appropriately during rescue exercises and scenarios.

The instructor may provide additional practice when a student needs more time to develop a particular skill.

The goal is competence—not simply completion.


Recommended Preparation

Before starting the course, students should be comfortable with:

Students who have not dived recently may benefit from completing a Scuba Refresher Course before starting Rescue Diver.


Continue Your Diving Journey

After Rescue Diver, you can continue progressing toward:

Divemaster
Specialty Diver
Sidemount Diver
Technical Diving
Deep Diving
Technical Sidemount
Cave Diving
CCR / Rebreather Diving

For divers interested in professional diving, Rescue Diver is one of the key milestones before moving into professional-level training.

Ready to Become a More Capable Diver?

Learn to recognize problems.

Learn to prevent accidents.

Learn to respond.

Learn to help.

RESCUE DIVER COURSE

3 Days | ₱18,500

RESCUE + EFR

3 Days | ₱22,500

Seantric Diving – Samal Island

Be the diver your buddy can rely on.