The Rescue Diver Course is an important and crucial step in expanding a diver’s knowledge and experience beyond a purely recreational level. RescueDivers learn to look beyond themselves to consider the safety and well being of other divers. This is why the PADI Rescue Diver Rating is a prerequisite for all PADI leadership training (Divemaster, Assistant Instructor, Open Water Scuba Instructor). Rescue Diver training readies student divers to help prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies using a variety of techniques.The course is designed to be demanding, though realistic in its conduct, content and approach. Although the nature and context in which rescue training may be used is serious, the course will be enjoyable and build diver confidence. Candidates must be certified as a PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or have equivalent rating and proof of 20 or more logged dives documenting experience in deep diving and underwater navigation. Candidates must be 12 years of age or older and have successfully completed a sanctioned course in CPR within the past 2 years.