The PADI Rescue Diver course is one of the most challenging and rewarding courses PADI offers. This course will build upon all of the experience you have already gained and help ­you not only know how to prevent problems, but manage them as well if they were to occur. Most divers that have gone through the PADI Rescue Diver course find it to be not only challenging, but extremely rewarding – many say it is the best course they have ever taken! What you will learn during the PADI rescue diver course? The PADI Rescue Diver course will teach you all the things you will need to know in order to have a safe and fun time diving such as: Self rescue Rescuing panicked divers Rescuing an unresponsive diver Managing and recognizing stress in other divers Operating emergency equipment Who can start the PADI rescue diver course? In order to take the PADI rescue diver course, you must be at least 12 years old and already have the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certification, and be trained and current in first aid and CPR within the previous two years. If you want to become a diver that has a strong ability to handle any scuba diving emergencies, then you should enroll today!