PADI Pool Rescue Specialist Course
Why PADI Pool Rescue Specialist?
Where Scuba Diver training or Club activities take place in a pool environment it may be required that a Pool or Club Lifeguard supervise, support or perform a rescue. The PADI Pool Rescue Specialist course is designed to provide qualified Pool Lifeguards and Club qualified rescue competent divers with the necessary additional skills to manage or assist a scuba diving rescue in a swimming pool environment.
What do I need to start?
You need to have a current NPLQ or NaRS Pool Lifeguard qualification or PADI Rescue Dive, BS-AC Sports Diver or equivalent with a current first aid (CPR) qualification.
Minimum Age: 16 years old.
This is a non-diving Distinctive Speciality qualification but can be used toward your Master Scuba Diver rating.
General
As part of the PADI Pool Rescue Specialist course you will learn diver retrieval techniques from the surface without buoyancy aids, site safety orientations, accident reporting procedures, equipment handling and oxygen provision setup. There is also an assessment based renewal qualification.
This is a unique qualification which sets the standard for all club supplied Pool Lifeguards.
How long will it take?
Recommended Course Hours: Four
What will I need?
PADI Pool Rescue Specialist Manual, Normal swimming costume, shorts / skirt and t-shirt... these will get wet.
Where can I go from here?
Other non-diving speciality courses from PADI and Emergency First Response include:
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Take a look at our Adventure Holidays. This is a great opportunity to try something different under the guidance and supervision of our experienced instructors.
To book your PADI Course, call our telephone booking line: 0115 929 0707 or book on-line. We operate across various locations offering flexibility and choice. Combination courses, one to one tuition, mid-week and holiday courses are available.
Please contact the Dive Centre for further details. We are always adding to the schedules, if the dates are not convenient, just ask.
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