Become a conscientious diver who is prepared for any situation you may encounter while diving with PADI’s Rescue Diver course. Learn self-rescue, how to rescue panicked or nonresponsive divers, and the importance of emergency equipment. Two classroom sessions, one pool session, and two days of checkout dives are required.

Although diving with a buddy is the norm, there are reasons for an experienced diver to develop self-reliance and independence while diving. Learning to carry out dives without a partner can make you a stronger diver in most dive situations.