Padi Rescue Diver

Challenge yourself and become a more capable, aware diver with the PADI Rescue Diver course in Bali—a transformative experience that many divers call the most rewarding course they’ve ever taken. Designed for advanced divers, this course teaches you how to prevent and manage diving emergencies, improve safety awareness, and respond confidently to real-world situations both underwater and at the surface.

Set against Bali’s varied dive environments—from the calm bays of Amed to the currents of Nusa Penida—you’ll practice essential rescue skills such as self-rescue, assisting tired or panicked divers, handling unresponsive divers, and conducting effective search and recovery operations. The course combines realistic scenarios with supportive training, all led by experienced PADI professionals.

The PADI Rescue Diver certification in Bali doesn’t just make you a better diver—it makes you a better dive buddy and a leader in any dive group. It’s also a key step toward becoming a Divemaster or Instructor.

Highlights

Emergency Management and Equipment: Learn to effectively manage diving emergencies and use specialized equipment.
Self-Rescue Skills: Enhance your ability to recognize and respond to your own potential problems underwater.
Rescue Techniques: Master various rescue techniques, including assisting panicked and unresponsive divers.
Stress Recognition: Develop the ability to identify and address diver stress before it escalates into an emergency.
Enhanced Confidence: Build confidence in your diving abilities and increase your overall enjoyment of the sport.

Inclusions

Comprehensive Rescue Training: Learn rescue techniques and emergency management both in theory and practical applications.
PADI Rescue Diver Manual: A thorough guide covering all aspects of the course, including emergency scenarios and solutions.
Certification Card: Receive a PADI Rescue Diver certification card upon successful completion of the course.
Rescue Scenarios: Participate in realistic rescue scenarios to practice and hone your skills.

Padi e-Learning

PADI e-Learning offers a convenient way to complete the theoretical portion of the Rescue Diver Course online. This platform provides interactive presentations, videos, and quizzes to help you understand key concepts and prepare for in-water training. Completing e-Learning at your own pace allows you to focus on practical skills during the course, making the most of your time in the water.

Activities

Self-Rescue Review: Refresh and practice essential self-rescue skills learned in previous courses.
Recognizing Diver Stress: Learn to identify signs of stress in yourself and others, and how to mitigate it.
Emergency Management: Develop strategies for managing dive emergencies, including effective use of emergency equipment.
Rescue Exercises: Engage in various exercises that teach you to respond to diver emergencies, both at the surface and underwater.
Realistic Scenarios: Participate in simulated rescue scenarios to apply your skills in real-world contexts.

Prerequisites

To enroll in the PADI Rescue Diver Course, you must:

Be a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or hold an equivalent certification from another training organization).
Be at least 12 years old.
Have completed CPR and First Aid training within the past 24 months. (PADI Emergency First Response course meets this requirement.)

Duration

The PADI Rescue Diver Course typically takes three to four days to complete, depending on your schedule and the dive conditions. This includes both theoretical learning (which can be completed online through PADI e-Learning) and practical in-water sessions.

Whats next?

After completing the PADI Rescue Diver Course, you have several options to continue your diving education and adventures:

PADI Specialty Courses: Further develop your skills with courses like Emergency Oxygen Provider, Search and Recovery Diver, or Deep Diver.
PADI Divemaster Course: Take the first step toward a professional diving career and become a PADI Divemaster.
Master Scuba Diver Rating: Achieve the highest non-professional rating in recreational diving by completing five PADI Specialty courses along with the Rescue Diver course.
PADI Instructor Development Course (IDC): For those interested in teaching and sharing their passion for diving, the IDC prepares you to become a PADI Open Water Scuba Instructor.

Frequently Asked Questions

You will learn how to manage diving emergencies, perform self-rescue, recognize and respond to diver stress, and execute various rescue techniques.

Yes, completing the PADI e-Learning before the practical sessions is highly recommended. It allows you to understand the theoretical concepts and focus on practical skills during the course.

Basic scuba gear, including a mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, buoyancy control device (BCD), dive computer, and a wetsuit. You will also need additional equipment for rescue scenarios, such as a pocket mask and marker buoys.

You must be a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver, be at least 12 years old, and have completed CPR and First Aid training within the past 24 months.

Your PADI certification does not expire; however, it is recommended to keep your skills fresh and continue diving regularly.

The minimum age to enroll in the PADI Rescue Diver Course is 12 years old.

You must be in good health and fit for diving. A medical questionnaire will be provided to ensure you do not have any conditions that could pose a risk while diving.

Cost: 6,600,000 IDR (pp)

Course Length: 3 Days

Pool Sessions: Yes

Ocean Dives: Yes

Start From: 12 Years Old

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