Why the PADI Rescue Diver Course Might Be Your Favourite Yet
There’s a point in every diver’s journey when things shift.
You stop thinking just about your own buoyancy or air consumption. You start noticing your buddy’s trim. You catch the signs of someone looking overwhelmed. You understand how easy it is for small problems to turn into big ones, and how satisfying it feels to step in with confidence.
That turning point is usually the Rescue Diver course. And honestly? Most people say it’s their favourite course.
Becoming the diver who stays calm under pressure, thinks ahead, and knows what to do when things don’t go as planned. Through this; becoming the diver who trusts themselves such that other people look at you while you’re fun-diving thinking “how are they so cool, calm and collected?!”
The Value of Rescue: It's Not Just About Emergencies
You’ll learn how to deal with real-world problems, of course, but you’ll also learn how to prevent them.
This course builds your situational awareness. That doesn’t just mean spotting problems when they’re already happening, it also means recognising what might lead to trouble in the first place and how to act correctly.
● A tired diver at the end of a dive in strong current?
● A subtle change in a buddy’s behaviour, communication, or awareness?
● A dangling SPG or Alternate Air Source begging to get stuck in the reef?
It’s about training your brain to scan the full picture. And not just observe what you see, but understand what it means, and anticipate the future. You’ll start picking up on cues you never noticed before.
What Does the Rescue Course Involve?
You’ll get hands-on, practical experience, on the surface and underwater.
Our PADI Rescue Course runs over 3 days, during this time you will spend 1 day of skill introduction in our beachside pool, and 2 days putting it into action out on our dive boats. Expect to:
● Identify and respond to tired, panicked, and unresponsive divers
● Practice surface rescues, exits, and emergency management
● Run through in-water search patterns
● Role-play scenarios with other divers and instructors
● Understand oxygen’s role in dive emergencies and how to administer it
● Think on your feet and build confidence through action
It’s physical, engaging, sometimes a bit chaotic… and a LOT of fun. Our students often end up laughing just as much as they’re learning.
Looking After Yourself Comes First!
One of the biggest lessons in rescue training? You can’t help others if you’re not in control of yourself.
Alongside learning to be there for other divers, we focus on reinforcing your own self-rescue by refining:
● Self-awareness to minimise the chance of you having problems yourself
● Calmly dealing with personal emergencies & equipment problems
● Scene assessment to help others while maintaining your own safety
You’ll finish the course with a whole new level of comfort and control in the water, which you can take with you into every dive.
Who’s It For?
Any diver 12 years or older with Advanced Open Water certification can take the Rescue Diver course. You’ll also need to have completed EFR (CPR/First Aid) training within the last 24 months, but don’t worry if you haven’t done that already! Most students take it with us alongside the Rescue Course!
We run courses regularly and can schedule to suit your travel plans or goals, whether you’re just here for a short holiday and looking for a way to be a more refined and confident diver, or thinking about going pro in the future. The Rescue Course is the way to go!
Why Blue Corner Dive
At Blue Corner Dive, we’re a PADI 5-Star Career Development Centre. That means we don’t tick boxes; we train future professionals. Even if you’re not planning to go pro, you’ll benefit from getting in the mindset of a dive pro! And who knows? Maybe you’ll realise you’re paving your path to join the professional ranks as a Divemaster and beyond!
You’ll train with experienced instructors who care about building your confidence, not just your skills.
Plus, we do it all here in Nusa Lembongan, with real conditions, a supportive team, a few great laughs along the way, and a beachside bar for a good old debrief over a beer at the end of the day!
Ready to Level Up?!
If you're ready to be the diver who leads with calmness, acts with confidence, and knows how to keep others safe, the Rescue Diver course is your next step.
We’d love to show you just how rewarding it can be! And trust us, you won’t regret it!
Send us an email, a WhatsApp, or come by in person to express your interest in levelling up!
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