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SDI Rescue Diver Course
Advanced certifiedSDI Certified

SDI Rescue Diver Course

The course divers say changed everything. Learn to prevent and manage dive emergencies — a major step toward DiveMaster and Instructor.

$395.95Enrollment Open
Have questions? Call (512) 489-4404
  • ✓eLearning access as soon as you check out
  • ✓We’ll be in touch to schedule your sessions
Taught by Brady Huddleston
SDI Course Director & Instructor Trainer · PADI IDC Staff Instructor · American Red Cross Instructor
Meet the team

What's included

✓SDI Rescue Diver eLearning
✓Hands-on rescue scenarios with a certified SDI Instructor
✓Self-rescue and diver-assist skill development
✓Emergency prevention and management training
✓Lifetime SDI Rescue Diver certification
“Best decision I made. The instructors were patient, the small class size meant real attention, and I booked everything online without a single phone call.”
— Recent Open Water graduate

Who it's for

This course builds on prior certification and experience — here's what you'll need before you start.

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SDI Advanced Adventure Diver (or equivalent)Advanced open water experience is required before starting Rescue.
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Current CPR, First Aid & Oxygen Provider certificationWe can arrange this training first if you need it.
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Minimum age 1510 with parental consent for junior-approved programs.

What you'll learn

Knowledge Development

✓Accident Prevention: understand the common causes of diving accidents and how to avoid them before they happen.
✓Stress & Panic Management: learn to recognize and calm potential panic in yourself and other divers.
✓Dive-Related Injuries: gain the knowledge to manage diving injuries and provide appropriate first aid.
✓Accident Scene Management: learn how to coordinate a rescue, access emergency services, and handle the aftermath of an incident.

Rescue Skills & Scenarios

✓Self-Rescue Techniques: build the skills and confidence to get yourself out of trouble underwater.
✓Buddy & In-Water Rescues: practice assisting and rescuing other divers through simulated real-life scenarios.
✓Handling Panic Symptoms: respond to distressed or panicked divers calmly and effectively.
✓Hands-On Practice: combine theoretical knowledge with practical rescue drills to prepare for real emergencies.

Frequently asked questions

An Advanced (or equivalent) certification and current CPR/First Aid — we can arrange the first-aid course if you need it.

Simple process

How it works

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eLearning at home

Complete the academic portion online at your own pace — videos, quizzes, no classroom required.

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Open water dives at the lake

Skills and dives happen at a local dive site, on a date we set with you.

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Get certified

Finish your dives and we issue your certification — card in hand, recognized worldwide.

Ready?

Ready to get in the water?

Book online in minutes. eLearning starts instantly. We’ll be in touch to schedule.

Call (512) 489-4404

Already certified? Advanced Adventure Diver is a popular next step.