PADI Rescue Course + EFR
Ready to level up your diving skills and take the next step - PADI Rescue Diver Course
Strengthen your dive skills, sharpen your awareness, and become a more confident and capable buddy with the PADI Rescue Diver Course—often described by divers as the most rewarding course they’ve ever done.
This 3-day training experience combines online learning, hands-on pool practice, and real-world scenarios at sea. You’ll learn to prevent and manage dive emergencies, support other divers in distress, and improve your overall confidence in the water.
Course Includes:
✔️ Independent eLearning (10–12 hours – to be completed before practical sessions)*
✔️ EFR (Emergency First Response) Course – Jumeirah, Dubai**
✔️ Rescue Skills Practice – JA The Resort (Pool + Beach Day Pass included)
✔️ Open Water Rescue Scenarios – Fujairah Sea Dive
✔️ All scuba gear and instructor fees included
✔️ Digital PADI Rescue Diver Certification upon completion
Starting Price: AED 1700
Duration: 3 Days
Pre-Requisites:
PADI Advanced Open Water Diver
Minimum 30 logged dives recommended
12 years old and above
Note:
*eLearning & full equipment included in the price.
**EFR course required unless already certified within the past 24 months.
Additional day surcharge: AED 400
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Why take the Rescue Diver course?
Become a better dive buddy – Recognise problems before they happen and handle them with calm confidence if they do.
Learn life-saving skills – From tired diver to unresponsive diver scenarios, this course trains you to take control in stressful situations.
Build confidence – Knowing you can respond to emergencies transforms the way you dive.
Essential step towards Divemaster – This is the required course if you're planning to become a PADI professional.
Fun, challenging, and empowering – It’s serious, but we promise it’s also a lot of fun!
Course Structure & Schedule
Independent eLearning (10–12 hours)
To be completed prior to practical sessions. (eLearning cost not included in course price)
Day One: EFR (Emergency First Response)
Learn primary and secondary care (CPR & First Aid) in a relaxed, classroom setting in Jumeirah, Dubai.
Already EFR-certified within the last 24 months? You can skip this day.
Day Two: Pool Rescue Drills
Held at JA The Resort’s swimming pool in Dubai. Practise core rescue skills in a controlled environment—with access to the pool and beach facilities for the day. View location
Day Three: Open Water Rescue Scenarios
Put your skills to the test in real-world scenarios during a day of diving in Dubai.
Need extra time?
A surcharge of AED 400 applies for any additional training days.
Is this course for you?
While you can begin the Rescue Diver course straight after your Advanced Open Water certification, we recommend having at least 30 logged dives beforehand. This ensures you're already comfortable with equipment and buoyancy, making the rescue scenarios more effective—and enjoyable.
