The Rescue Diver Refresher Course is designed for certified Rescue Divers who want to revisit, practice, and sharpen their rescue skills without repeating the full certification program. Over time, even the most important skills can fade — and in rescue scenarios, confidence and quick decision-making make all the difference. This course will take place alongside a rescue course. There is no E-Learning. 

This refresher provides hands-on training in the water, focusing on:

• Recognizing and responding to diver stress

• Assisting tired or panicked divers at the surface and underwater

• Surfacing and towing an unresponsive diver

• Rescue scenarios from shore, boat, and confined environments

• Emergency management and use of rescue equipment (e.g., floats, oxygen kits)

Why Take This Course?

• Stay Current: Skills like diver assists and unconscious diver recovery are critical but not often used. A refresher keeps them sharp.

• Build Confidence: Reinforce your ability to act quickly and effectively in an emergency.

• Safer Diving for Everyone: A well-prepared Rescue Diver can prevent accidents from escalating and ensure safe outcomes for themselves and their dive buddies.

• Prepare for Advanced Training: If you’re considering leadership paths like Divemaster or Instructor, staying sharp on rescue skills is essential.

Who It’s For

Certified Rescue Divers who:

• Haven’t practiced their rescue skills recently

• Want to feel confident before a big dive trip

• Are preparing for Divemaster or professional-level training

• Simply want to be the best dive buddy possible