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Amanda

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Hi there :)

Just wondering...

I'm going to do a Rescue Diver course this summer, and I don't really know what's it all about. I already have my CFPS (french diploma for Advanced First Aid course, basically).
I think the French Federation puts the focus on security earlier than PADI (but I do respect PADI certification and I think PADI's pedagogy is much better than the French one)

For example, I learned how to rescue someone from 20 meters (sorry- how many feet is that ??) without using my stabilizing system, I know how to give cardiac massage etc...

Do you learn more than that in the Rescue Diver ?
Is it difficult to get it ? ;)

thanX for answers...
 
Originally posted by Amanda

For example, I learned how to rescue someone from 20 meters (sorry- how many feet is that ??) without using my stabilizing system, I know how to give cardiac massage etc...

Do you learn more than that in the Rescue Diver ?
Is it difficult to get it ? ;)

thanX for answers...
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Hi Amanda, I did the rescue course recently (and work in meters), so may be able to help.

You need a valid first aid certificate before you start, so that information is assumed knowledge in the course.
(The PADI medic first aid is not a particularly good first aid course IMHO)

The theory part of the course covers off diving specific first aid (DCI, bites / stings, drowning etc), self recue, lifts and tows, and some rescue scenarios. Bit boring, but not too bad.

The prac part of the course is fun... and hard work. You do lot of towing and carrying of 'patients'. You work through each aspect of a rescue, then finish off doing full simulated rescues. This involves searching for, and locating a victim, bringing the unconscious victim to the surface, removing their gear and yours, and towing them to the beach while supporting their head and performing mouth to mouth / nose /whatever.

We spent about 10 hours in the water over two days. There is lots of hands on which gives you a very good understanding of what a rescue could be like - approaching a panicing diver can be interesting when he weighs 110 kgs, and is acting VERY paniced. (My prefered approch is to watch from a safe distance until he tires out :) ). You do 1/2 dozen or so different tows over about 200m each time, and spend a bit of time on working different gear configs.

It's worthwhile, and strenous, but there are no time limits, so take it easy and you will get through it fine.

Mike
 
You also learn the basics of administering O2, preparing a boat for a helicopter evacuation, dealing with paniced divers, etc. I found it to be a good course, and a great confidence builder.
 
How does the course content on o2 differ from the DAN o2 provider course? Is the DAN or the PADI more complete? Do you need both?
 
Ihaven't taken the DAN O2 course, and have been wondering the same thing. I suspect that, being more narrowly focused on O2, the DAN course is more comprehensive in that regard, but I'm not really sure.:confused:
 
I was planning to take the DAN course the first week in July...I guess I will and see how it goes...
 
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