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Rewarding and fun - that best describes the PADI Rescue Diver course. This course will expand your knowledge and experience level: Rescue Divers learn to look beyond themselves and consider the safety and well being of other divers. You will focus on how to prevent scuba emergencies occurring in the first place, however, for situations which cannot be prevented, you’ll learn to respond to divers in need of help both above and below the water.

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what do i need to start?

- Minimum age: 12 years old.

- PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or qualifying certification from another organization).

- You must hold valid first aid and CPR training completed within the past 24 months. The Emergency First Response (EFR) course meets these requirements.

- Have a look at this medical form to see if you are fit to dive.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

The Rescue Course takes 2 days plus an online theory course that will need to be completed prior to arrival. If you also need to add on the EFR course then you will need to add 1 day (3 days in total).

what will i do?

Rescue Diver training will prepare you to prevent problems and manage dive emergencies. You’ll complete an online theory course prior to arrival and will then complete two days in-water training (ten rescue exercises and two scenarios).

how much does it cost?

2 day Rescue Course + 1 day EFR: RM 1,750*
2 day Rescue Course: RM 1,325*
1 day EFR course: RM 475

*You must send a completed copy of your online theory course prior to arrival to ensure your course goes as planned. Failure to complete the theory prior to arrival will risk not being able to participate.

Possible additional Single supplement course fee of RM100 per day if you are the only course participant

View our Sipadan packages including Rescue & EFR here.
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WHY CHOOSE SCUBA JUNKIE?

Scuba Junkie is an award winning 5* PADI IDC centre, and your safety is our top priority! Our instructors are friendly and experienced, and most have been trained in-house to ensure that we can offer you top quality training, not only in line with PADI standards, but also by our Scuba Junkie standards!

Group sizes are kept to a maximum of 4 students per instructor, to ensure each and every student gets the attention they need. Our equipment is well maintained, and serviced regularly, and we have all the safety equipment you may need, including emergency oxygen, AED, and first aid kit. Being located on a small island, you will also learn how to handle emergencies from a remote area perspective.

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complete your emergency first response with us

Emergency First Response (EFR) is the fastest-growing international CPR, Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid training organization. Many divers take the Emergency First Response courses to meet program prerequisites, such as PADI Rescue Diver, or as preparation for becoming a PADI Divemaster. However, most have also found the EFR program to be important in everyday life. They have taken a significant step in emergency preparedness, and feel confident that they can provide care should an emergency situation arise.

where can i go from here?

The PADI Rescue Diver certification is a prerequisite for all Professional level PADI courses, beginning with the PADI Divemaster certification.

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Take the most rewarding PADI course!

If you’ve completed your PADI advanced open water course, have gathered some dives under your belt and are feeling ready to level up your skills, then the PADI Rescue Diver course is for you! Many divers describe the rescue course as the most challenging - but also the most rewarding!

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What does the course schedule look like?

The Rescue Diver course will take two days if you're already CPR & First Aid certified. If you need to complete the Emergency First Response, this will be done the day before starting the Rescue Course for a total of 3 days. If you already have CPR & First Aid training valid within 24 months then you won't need to complete the EFR course!

You will need to complete the online theory sessions for the Rescue Course prior to arrival.

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EFR rescue theory

theory

Firstly, you will need to sign up and register for an account with PADI- this can be easily done with the following link: Create a PADI account

If you already have a PADI account please let us know at the time of booking!

Once you have an account with PADI and deposits have been paid, we will issue you your e-learning package that will be linked to your account, allowing you to fully complete your theory training online in the comfort of your home, prior to arrival.

It's essential that the E-learning theory is completed in full before your arrival, without this, you will not be able to start your practical portion of your course!

practical

The practical training will be conducted mainly from our jetty, on the House Reef. There is a mix of shallow confined water, and deeper open water here, making it ideal to practice the different skills of the rescue course. You will learn how to recognize and respond to both tired and panicked divers both underwater and at the surface. You’ll practice response from shore with a range of different props, such as life rings and floating devices. Your navigation skills will also be put to the test, using different search patterns to efficiently locate a missing diver,

One of the most challenging (and important) skills you will learn is surfacing an unresponsive diver, and towing them back to land, all whilst performing in-water rescue breaths and removing their equipment. You will also learn techniques on how to exit the water with an unresponsive diver, both with and without assistance. This may sound difficult, but it will be broken down into smaller steps for you, and you can expect to repeat them more than a few times.

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scenarios

After you have successfully completed the ten rescue exercises, and feel comfortable with what you have learned you will demonstrate your skills with two final rescue scenarios. These scenarios involve responding to two different (simulated) dive accidents. Upon completion, you should feel tired but very accomplished! The skills you have learned will help you become a more confident diver and more observant underwater. The problem-solving skills and situational awareness you will gain are likely to be helpful to you, not only underwater but also in your daily life!

The subject is of course serious, but you will learn all of this in an enjoyable way, and you’ll probably witness some (not so) award-winning acting from your instructor and their assistants… If you’re part of a larger group you may even get to play the victim yourself!

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frequently asked questions

I have done first aid training. Do I still need to do EFR?

If you send us your certificate (must have been completed within the last 2 years) then we can check with PADI if this can be recognized as an equivalent to the Emergency first response course.

I have not been diving for a while. Can I start my Rescue course straight away?

We recommend you do a day of diving including a light refresher the day before you start the course as the Rescue course has quite a few skills to focus on so we want to make sure you start comfortably.

How many students will be in my group?

We like to keep class sizes small for safety and control. There would be a maximum of four students on the course with one instructor.

What is the minimum age to start the Rescue course?

You can start the course from 12 years old onwards.

Can I do EFR Prior to arrival to save time?

Yes, as long as you complete the EFR and it has been done within 2 years of you starting your Rescue course.

Rescue Diver, EFR & Sipadan Packages

We offer awesome EFR, Rescue & Sipadan packages which include accommodation at our resort with full meals, the courses, all equipment and materials needed plus extra fun dives! If you do not wish to book a package, you'll find the stand-alone course rates further down the page.

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rescue diver packages

RESCUE DIVER & sipadan packages

Prices are valid until 31st Dec 2024
  • Prices include 6% SST on accommodation at Mabul Beach Resort.
  • Prices exclude Sipadan permit & conservation fees (per person per Sipadan day):
    Non-Malaysian Diver: RM450
    Non-Malaysian Snorkeller: RM100
    Malaysian Diver: RM300
    Malaysian Snorkeller: RM50
  • Prices exclude Malaysian Tourism tax of RM10 per room per night (not applicable to dorm)
  • The above rates are based on twin or triple share, single supplements per night are for divers: Ensuite Fan: RM105, Deluxe AC: RM155, VIP AC: RM155
  • A high season supplement of RM25 per person per night will be applicable for the following dates: 15th December 2023 - 5th January 2024, 5th - 15th February 2024, 28th March - 15th April 2024, 15th May- 15th September 2024, 1st- 7th October 2024 & 15th December 2024- 5th January 2025
  • Above packages include accommodation at Mabul Beach Resort, the PADI Rescue course and the Emergency first response course, fun dives as specified around Mabul, Kapalai and Sipadan islands, equipment rental, boat transfers to/from Mabul at specified times, meals, tea, coffee & water
  • All trips are subject to weather conditions and permit availability at the time of booking
  • Minimum required certification level Advanced Open Water or equivalent & minimum age is 10 years for Sipadan Dive packages
  • Possible additional Single supplement course fee of RM100 per day if you are the only course participant
  • A single supplement fee of RM200 per day is applicable if you are the only participant on your fun diving day
  • You must send a completed copy of your online Rescue theory course prior to arrival to ensure your course goes as planned. Failure to complete the theory prior to arrival will risk not being able to participate.
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RESCUE DIVER non-PACKAGE rates (per person)

Prices are valid until 31st Dec 2024
  • Prices include the courses as specified with all necessary material, equipment rental and lunch on course days.
  • All trips are subject to weather conditions and permit availability at the time of booking
  • You must send a completed copy of your online theory course prior to arrival to ensure your course goes as planned. Failure to complete the theory prior to arrival will risk not being able to participate.
  • Possible additional Single supplement course fee of RM100 per day if you are the only course participant

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"I spent 9 nights at Mabul Beach Resort, which I can wholeheartedly recommend. If you are a diver, and like some adventure, this is probably one of the best places in the world to go to. I did my rescue diver certification there, I can only highly recommend them."
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