RAPID PROGRAM DIVER PSAI
DIVE RESCUE AND FIRST AID
The PSAI RAPID Program Diver course combines first aid and CPR training with practical preparation for responding to diving emergencies.
The course develops your ability to recognize hazards, assist injured divers, and carry out rescue procedures both underwater and at the surface. Upon completion, you will be better prepared to respond confidently and effectively in emergency situations.
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Why do divers choose Demon Ray?
- Experience in recreational and technical diving
- Training led by an active TEC Instructor
- Personalized development for every diver
- Focus on technique, control, and safety
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
The PSAI RAPID Program Diver course is designed for divers who want to improve their safety, develop rescue skills, and learn how to respond effectively to life-threatening emergencies.
Safety-Conscious Divers
Do you want to know how to respond correctly in a diving emergency? The course will teach you how to recognize problems and provide effective assistance both underwater and at the surface.
Divers Who Want to Help Others
Do you want to gain skills that could help save someone's health or life? You will learn first aid, CPR, and how to properly care for an injured person and secure the accident scene.
DIVERS PLANNING FURTHER DEVELOPMENT
Are you planning to continue your training toward becoming a Dive Leader or Dive Guide? Completing the Rescue Diver course is one of the next steps in the PSAI professional diving pathway.
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THE COURSE?
The PSAI RAPID Program Diver course develops the skills needed to provide first aid and carry out rescue procedures during diving emergencies.
During the training, you will learn:
- Assessment of the situation and the condition of the injured person
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Rescue Breathing and Chest Compressions
- Securing the injured person and the accident scene
- Management of fractures, bleeding, and burns
- Response to impacts, bites, and electric shock
- Alerting Emergency Services
- Recognizing Problems in an Underwater Diver
- Locating and Recovering an Unconscious Diver
- Towing and recovering an injured diver from the water
The aim of the course is to prepare participants to respond calmly, confidently, and effectively in diving emergencies and rescue situations.
COURSE INFORMATION
- Minimum Age: 15 years (Participants under the age of 18 must have written consent from a parent or legal guardian.)
- Prerequisites for the First Aid Module: Basic or junior diving certification, completed required documentation
- Prerequisites for the Rescue Diver Module: Advanced Open Water Sport Diver certification or an equivalent qualification, a minimum of 40 logged dives, and a valid medical clearance for diving.
- Health requirements: A health condition that allows participation in the course
- First Aid and CPR: Minimum of 4 hours of theoretical and practical training
- Rescue Diver: Minimum of 10 hours of training, with at least half of the course conducted in open water.
- Theory: First aid, CPR, emergency situations, rescue procedures, and legal considerations.
- Practical Training: CPR manikin exercises, first aid simulations, and in-water rescue scenarios.
- Water Skills: Locating and recovering an unconscious diver from a depth of approximately 5 meters, towing the injured diver for about 50 meters, and recovering the diver onto shore or into a boat.
- Practical Examination: Assessment of the correct performance of CPR, first aid, and rescue procedures.
- Certification: PSAI RAPID Program Diver, PSAI Rescue Diver, PSAI CPR First Aid
- First Aid Qualification Validity: A refresher course is required every 2 years
HOW DOES THE COURSE WORK?
From learning the fundamentals of first aid to performing a practical rescue operation during a simulated diving accident.
First Aid and CPR
You will learn how to assess an injured person's condition, perform CPR, and secure the accident scene.
Emergency Situations
You will learn how to respond to fractures, bleeding, burns, bites, electric shock, and other emergency situations.
Dive Rescue
During practical training, you will practice recognizing emergencies, locating an injured diver, bringing them to the surface, towing them, and recovering them from the water.
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE COURSE PRICE?
Everything you need to develop first aid and dive rescue skills.
SZKOLENIE Z PIERWSZEJ POMOCY
Poznasz zasady resuscytacji, zabezpieczenia poszkodowanego oraz reagowania w nagłych sytuacjach.
PRAKTYKA RATOWNICZA
Przećwiczysz realne scenariusze w wodzie, holowanie poszkodowanego oraz organizację akcji ratunkowej.
INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION
Po ukończeniu szkolenia otrzymasz certyfikaty potwierdzające kwalifikacje z zakresu pierwszej pomocy i ratownictwa nurkowego PSAI.
PREREQUISITES
Ready to gain skills that can save lives?
MINIMUM AGE OF 15
Participants must be at least 15 years old. Divers under the age of 18 require consent from a parent or legal guardian.
ADVANCED OPEN WATER SPORT DIVER
The Rescue Diver module requires an Advanced Open Water Sport Diver certification or an equivalent qualification.
DIVING EXPERIENCE
A minimum of 40 logged dives and a valid medical clearance for diving are required.
WHY DEMON RAY?
Develop your rescue skills with an experienced instructor.
Realistic Scenarios
The exercises are based on realistic situations that may occur during diving and in everyday life.
PROCEDURES AND SAFETY
Each part of the course develops good habits, risk assessment skills, and the ability to act effectively under pressure.
REAL SKILLS
The goal of the course is not only to earn a certification, but to prepare participants to provide responsible assistance in emergency situations.
FAQ
Does the course include both first aid and dive rescue?
Yes. The program includes both the CPR First Aid course and the Rescue Diver module focused on responding to diving emergencies.
What is the minimum age to start the course?
The minimum age is 15 years. Participants under the age of 18 require consent from a parent or legal guardian.
What certifications are required before starting the Rescue Diver course?
An Advanced Open Water Sport Diver certification or equivalent qualification, a minimum of 40 logged dives, and a valid medical clearance for diving are required.
How long does the course take?
The First Aid course lasts a minimum of 4 hours. The Rescue Diver module requires at least 10 hours of training, with at least half of the course conducted in open water.
What exercises are included in the course?
The course includes CPR practice on a manikin, first aid simulations, recognizing problems in divers, recovering an unconscious diver, towing, and water rescue procedures.
Does the first aid qualification need to be renewed?
Yes. A first aid refresher course is required every two years.
READY TO HELP OTHERS?
Gain practical first aid skills, learn how to respond to diving accidents, and improve safety for yourself and others.
RAPID Program Diver PSAI at Demon Ray – knowledge, responsibility, and skills that can save lives.
