Rescue Diver Course: September 13-14
Challenging and rewarding best describes the PADI Rescue Diver course. This class will expand your knowledge and experience level. Rescue Divers learn to look beyond themselves and consider the safety and well being of other divers. Although this course is challenging, it is a rewarding way to build your confidence. Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies. Many divers say this is the best course they’ve ever taken. You’ll cover:
- Self-rescue and diver stress
- Emergency management and equipment
- Panicked diver response
- Under water searches
- Surfacing an unconscious diver
- In-water rescue breathing protocols
- Egress (exits)
- Dive accident scenarios
Click here to visit the PADI website and see a video about the Rescue Diver Course
Dates: Saturday and Sunday, September 13-14 (9:00am – 5:00pm each day)
Cost: $395 includes student kit (textbook, slate, resucitation mask)
Students must also pay $15 per day entry fee to Falling Rock Park
Instructor: Justin Byall
Prerequisites:
- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent from other agency
- CPR training from New Horizons or equivalent agency
* Important: If you are not yet trained in CPR, you must take the EFR course at New Horizons before the Rescue class (click here for details on the class on Sept. 11).
Come to New Horizons to pay for the course and to get your student materials. Join us in this fun and challenging course!

