PADI Rescue Diver
The PADI Rescue Diver course is the ideal step for certified divers who want to increase confidence, safety skills, and rescue ability underwater. It’s perfect for divers looking to move beyond basic skills and handle emergencies with calm and competence.
At Bespoke Scuba Diving, the course focuses on practical skills, real-world scenarios, and personalised instruction, helping divers become safer and more capable in any diving environment.
The PADI Rescue Diver course teaches divers to:
Recognise and manage stress in other divers
Prevent and respond to emergencies
Perform self-rescue techniques
Assist panicked or unresponsive divers
Handle surface emergencies safely
This course is essential for divers aiming to progress to PADI Divemaster and builds confidence for more challenging dive conditions. It also focuses on you - being safer - and being a better buddy!
Who Can Take the Rescue Diver Course?
You can enrol if you:
Are a certified PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent)
Are at least 12 years old
Have a current Emergency First Response (EFR) course certificate (CPR and first aid)
This course is suitable for UK-based divers from Essex, London, Kent, and surrounding areas, as well as visiting divers seeking advanced safety skills.
What Will You Learn?
The PADI Rescue Diver course combines theory and practical skills, including:
Self-rescue: Recognising and managing your own stress
Diver emergencies: Helping distressed or panicked divers
Rescue techniques: In-water rescues, tows, and lift procedures
Emergency management: Surface support, emergency planning, and first aid
By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident in handling both minor and serious diving emergencies safely and efficiently.
Why Train With Bespoke Scuba Diving?
We focus on personalised instruction rather than mass training. Our benefits include:
Small group or one-to-one teaching
Flexible schedules
Calm, confidence-building approach
Experienced PADI instructors
Hands-on, realistic rescue scenarios
Our approach ensures you learn practical skills you can actually use in the water, not just pass a test.
Course Logistics
Duration: Usually 2–3 days, depending on experience and chosen schedule
Includes classroom theory, pool/practical sessions, and open water scenarios
Equipment: Provided or use your own, depending on preference
Location: Local UK dive sites suitable for Rescue Diver training
Next Steps
After completing the PADI Rescue Diver course, you can:
Progress to PADI Divemaster
Take more specialty courses like Deep, Wreck, or Night Diver
Dive with confidence in challenging conditions
📞 Contact Bespoke Scuba Diving today to book your Rescue Diver course and elevate your diving safety skills.
We Reccomend
Add EFR and save money - £539 - Being first aid trained is a certification requirement
Add Emergency Oxygen Provider - Primary Diver First Aid for a combined - £638
📞 Contact Bespoke Scuba Diving today to book your Rescue Diver course and elevate your diving safety skills.