Rescue Diver Certification

Service Description

The Rescue Diver Certification is designed for divers who want to move beyond basic skills and become calm, confident leaders in emergency situations. This course teaches you how to recognize diver stress early, prevent accidents, and respond effectively when problems occur underwater or at the surface. This hands-on, scenario-based training focuses on real-world rescue situations, including: • Advanced self-rescue techniques • Recognizing diver stress before it becomes an emergency • Assisting panicked or unresponsive divers • Managing surface and underwater rescue scenarios • Organizing and executing effective rescue responses • Building confidence, leadership, and situational awareness This is hands-on, scenario-based training designed to push your limits in a controlled, supportive environment. Prerequisites: To enroll in the Rescue Diver course, you must: • Be a certified Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent) • Complete the online self-paced eLearning prior to in-water sessions • Provide a completed medical questionnaire and liability waiver before your first dive. Click the "Sign Our Waivers" button. 👇 👉 Emergency First Response / CPR & First Aid is required for certification and can be completed separately or as a package if needed. Why Train with Sunshine State Scuba? This is where we’re different — and why our students keep coming back. ✅ Small-group instruction that emphasizes leadership, awareness, and control ✅ Flexible statewide scheduling across Florida’s springs, rivers, reefs, and wrecks ✅ All-inclusive pricing with no hidden fees or surprise add-ons ✅ Personalized coaching from instructors who focus on your confidence and safety Ready to Become the Diver Others Trust? If you want to feel more confident, more prepared, and more capable on every dive, this is the course that makes the difference. 👉 Enroll today and earn your Rescue Diver Certification with Sunshine State Scuba.