to become an PADI rescue diver

[chocolate]

Hi all,

I've had my advanced OW for about 2 years now and have logged so far about 35 dives. I'm thinking about becoming a rescue diver but the PADI website says that I would need an EFR first. It seems to me that it is only a first aid course, something that I could acquire for much less money at St. John or Red Cross. Is this the case? If so, which courses should I take at St. John/Red Cross? Or does anyone out there have any other insights as to becoming a rescue diver.

Cheers.

 

[BrianS]

When I did my PADI Rescue, the same instructor also taught EFR. So you should ask if yours would as well.

 

[dlndavid]

When I did my Rescue Diver training through PADI, they also included EFR and CPR as part of the course. It will vary from shop to shop, so check into it.

 

[chocolate]

Yes, they do. But I checked the course fee of the EFR at the dive shops are much higher than those courses at St. John or Red Cross. That's why I tried to find out whether there is anyway I could maybe save some money there.

 

[wylerbear]

You do not need to do the EFR course although as others posted sometimes you do it all with the same instructor which can be very convenient. You can get a First Aid and CPR certification from anywhere as long as it's current (I believe that means within one year) and show proof of that to qualify you to take Rescue. I had my First Aid/CPR certification through the American Heart Association when I took my Rescue class although I have subsequently taken the EFR course. I liked the EFR course a little better-seemed more thorough although that could just be the difference in instructors.
Good luck with Rescue Class-it's one of the most valuable dive classes you'll ever take.

 

[Trixxie]

Hi all,

I've had my advanced OW for about 2 years now and have logged so far about 35 dives. I'm thinking about becoming a rescue diver but the PADI website says that I would need an EFR first. It seems to me that it is only a first aid course, something that I could acquire for much less money at St. John or Red Cross. Is this the case? If so, which courses should I take at St. John/Red Cross? Or does anyone out there have any other insights as to becoming a rescue diver.

Cheers.

I am taking my EFR (first aid with CPR/AED basically) through the Red Cross.
I checked w/my local dive center and they said it would be accepted.
$65.00


http://www.redcross.org/services/hss/courses/index.html?WT.srch=1

it's kinda tricky to find the actual class sched so let me know if you need any
further assistance with this web site.

 

[Markdone]

Just a reminder. Hang on to your CPR card.

If you go through PADI Divemaster training, you must 1) show your card to your instructor and 2) PADI will require a copy with your Divemaster package submittal. They recognize any CPR card (as long as it is current - within 24 months), but must have a copy on file.

If you take the PADI EFR course which includes CPR, then they'll already have the record.

 

[BrianS]

I paid less than that for my PADI EFR course that was part of my Rescue. How much is the PADI guy charging?

I am taking my EFR (first aid with CPR/AED basically) through the Red Cross.
I checked w/my local dive center and they said it would be accepted.
$65.00


http://www.redcross.org/services/hss/courses/index.html?WT.srch=1

it's kinda tricky to find the actual class sched so let me know if you need any
further assistance with this web site.

 

[DiveMaven]

We're doing Rescue later this year and they told us we just need a current First Aid/CPR card from a recognized agency.

 

[Trixxie]

I paid less than that for my PADI EFR course that was part of my Rescue. How much is the PADI guy charging?

I am pretty sure they said around $165-$185 ughhh
that is why I was looking for different options.
The rescue class is $185 + $100 if I do all the required
dives in 1 day or $265 if I do it over 2 (incl hotel).

I am used to diving in Ca where I didn't have to pay
for entry fees etc...