The PADI Rescue Diver certification is designed for divers who are interested in learning both general first aid skills and specific SCUBA-related safety and rescue procedures. This class expands diving skills to include spotting potential problems encountered during a dive, reacting to emergency situations in a controlled and efficient manner, providing first aid in the case of an accident, and above all recognizing and preventing problems before they occur.
Course Overview
The Rescue Diver course consists of 5 classroom sessions devoted to developing an understanding of the signs and symptoms other divers exhibit during stressful or emergency situations, diving related injuries and treatments, and methods of avoiding potentially dangerous situations. The second part of the class is Medic First Aid training, where participants will learn and practice CPR and basic first aid skills.
In the two indoor swimming pool sessions you will be applying and testing your new knowledge in a controlled environment. For your two days of checkout dives you will put your training to the test while under the supervision of the instructor and other expert divers.
Prerequisites
Course participants must:
1. Be certified Advanced Open Water Divers.
2. Be a Hoofers SCUBA club member. How do I become a club member?
3. Be a UW-Madison student, staff, or Union member. Wisconsin Union membership is open to everyone! Call 608-262-2263 or visit www.union.wisc.edu/membership to sign up.
4. Have recent (past 6-12 months) logged dives. Direct any questions to education@scuba.hoofers.org, especially inquiries about taking a Review/Refresher Course with the club if required.
Course Fee
The $295 course fee includes a lifetime PADI Rescue Diver certification, two year First Aid / CPR certification, and academic instructional material, including textbooks and dive tables, that participants keep for later reference. Participants who can furnish proof of current first aid certification can reduce the course price by $42.
Equipment
Hoofers SCUBA club provides all tanks and equipment (wetsuit, regulator, BCD, mask, fins, snorkel, weights and weight belts) as part of the class. You're welcome to bring any or all of your own equipment if you prefer.
You will need your dive log book. You'll also need your own bottom timer (a watch that's water resistant to 100 meters or better, or a dive computer). They typically cost $25 and up.
Locations, Dates & Times
The Rescue Diver course is offered on demand. Each class consists of a 5 2-hour Thursday evening classrooms, 2 Monday evening pool sessions and 2 full weekend days of checkout dives. The course schedule can be reviewed on the Hoofer SCUBA calendar, but please enquire if you are interested and no course is currently set.
Classroom Location
Memorial Union, 800 Langdon St, Madison (map)
Check TITU (Today in the Union) for classroom location www.union.wisc.edu/cro/reslist.asp
Pool Location
UW Natatorium, 2000 Observatory Dr, Madison (map)
Equipment
Hoofers SCUBA club provides tanks, regulators, BCDs, and weight belts as part of the class. Mask, fins, and snorkel are available for rental from the instructor at a minimal fee during the first classroom session. New divers are encouraged to use this opportunity to experiment with the many types of equipment available. We also recommend that anyone wishing to purchase their own equipment wait until after the first classroom session, when the instructor will discuss the properties of good dive gear.
Instructor
All of our courses are taught by PADI certified instructors.
Signing Up
Visit or call the Hoofer Outdoor Program Office to secure your spot in a class.
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