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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 reach out within 24 hours 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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Pool training — we handle everything

We book the pool, bring all the gear, and schedule around your availability.

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Open water checkout dives

Finish your certification at a local dive site. Real diving, real skills.

Ready?

Ready to get in the water?

Book online in minutes. eLearning starts instantly. We reach out within 24 hours to schedule.

Call (512) 489-4404

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