DIVING COURSES
RESCUE DIVER COURSE
The Rescue Diver course is one of the most rewarding courses offered at Sea Dragon. It is a two-day course that involves classroom and practical training and open water scenarios. You will learn to protect others and become a better dive buddy.
Rescue Course & EFR
Become a safer, more confident dive buddy… Learn self-rescue skills & how to assist others… Prevent & manage potential dive incidents…
The challenging yet rewarding PADI Rescue Diver course will take your diving skills to the next level as you consider the safety of others as well as yourself and become a better, safer diver – and dive buddy – along the way.
This 2-day course has online theory, practical rescue skill sessions in our on-site pool and from Khao Lak beach, plus training dives with rescue scenarios at the local reef. It can be quite intense, and there’s a lot to absorb – but these are serious matters! This realistic and interactive course is designed to be as much fun as possible whilst you practise a high level of rescue theory and skills. Your future dive buddies will always appreciate being paired with a certified Rescue Diver as it shows you take your diving very seriously indeed.
PADI RESCUE DIVER
PADI EFR / CFC
PADI RESCUE DIVER
A demanding and inspiring course
Increase your diving competence and improve your problem-solving and safety skills by learning how to look after yourself and others while diving, both underwater and on the surface.
During the practical training exercises, you will focus on problem prevention, self-rescue skills, stress recognition, and accident management. There are ten in-water rescue exercises plus simulated, realistic emergency scenarios. It’s quite an active course so be prepared to get fully involved and enjoy the interaction and laughs with your instructor and fellow students.
This interesting and beneficial course will strengthen your confidence and self-reliance – and increase your buddy’s trust in you!
You need to hold a valid first aid + CPR certificate before you start your Rescue Diver course. We recommend the PADI EFR (Emergency First Response): Primary & Secondary Care course, detailed below. If you already have first aid certification then please contact us and we will confirm if it is eligible as a pre-requisite for this course.
On completion of your course, you will receive a PADI Rescue Diver certification e-card.
Also available for Juniors aged 12-14 years.
When you learn to dive with us, you become part of our Sea Dragon family. Which means you’ll get Return Customer Discounts on all future courses or liveaboard trips. The more you dive with us the bigger your discount! You can even earn a FREE liveaboard trip! That’s the Sea Dragon way of saying thank you ♥
Focus on dive safety and problem prevention – for yourself, and for others
Prerequisites: PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent) OR PADI Adventure Diver with a certified Underwater Navigation Adventure dive PLUS EFR: Primary & Secondary Care (or equivalent) dated within the past 2 years.
Age: 12 years
Course length: 2 days
Course overview: Quick theory review, 10 rescue exercises in our on-site swimming pool and at Khao Lak beach & 2 emergency scenario dives at our local reef
Group size: Max. 4 students per course
Rescue Diver Manual: You will already have access to this online.
Medical: Please check the medical requirements for diving by clicking this link. If you will answer YES to any questions, please contact us for advice as we may need additional medical statements. Your safety whilst diving is our primary concern
Certification: You will be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver, just one step below the professional certification level of Divemaster! Junior Rescue Divers must always be accompanied by an adult
B12,500
*** Did you do your Open Water or Advanced course with us? Or have you already been on one or more of our liveaboard trips? Don’t forget to deduct your return customer discounts of at least 10% from the price! ***
This is a 2-day course, scheduled upon request
Before the course starts: Come to the dive center no less than one day before the course starts for the registration session. Please bring your Advanced or Adventure certification card and your log book with you.
Day 1 – Classroom briefing+ rescue exercises in our on-site swimming pool and at Khao Lak beach
Day 2 – 2 Rescue scenario dives at our local reef in Khao Lak
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Everything you need is included in the price of your course, there are no hidden extras!
- PADI Rescue Diver e-manual
- PADI certification fees and Rescue Diver certification e-card
- Transport from the dive center to and from the harbour for your diving trips
- All jetty fees for your boat trips
- Free lunch, water & fruit on day 2 (vegetarian options available)
- Free use of diving equipment
- Free collection from your hotel every morning and return transport every evening
- Free tea/coffee/water in our dive center
- Free Wi-Fi at our dive center
- Lifetime return customer discount eligibility, ranging from 10% off a course to a totally free liveaboard!
These are the additional services we provide that you may like to take advantage of.
Insurance: Does your travel insurance cover you for scuba diving? Check your policy wording before you arrive. If you are not already covered, we offer diving insurance as an optional extra. You can book daily or weekly insurance through us when you check in, and get instant cover
Taxis: Can be arranged for you on request. Please contact us if you would like an airport taxi. We can also arrange a car and driver for private day trips around the area. Minibuses are available for larger groups
EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE (EFR) COURSE
practical first aid and cpr skills
EFR (EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE): PRIMARY & SECONDARY CARE
A land-based first-aid course with CPR training – recommended for everyone
Who knows when we may encounter an emergency situation? With these basic first aid and life-saving skills you will be more confident and well prepared to deal with a sudden crisis. This PADI affiliated course includes an introduction to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR – Primary Care) and first aid instruction (Secondary Care) with many practical exercises.
The EFR: Primary & Secondary Care course is a pre-requisite for the PADI Rescue Diver course.
EFR (EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE): CARE FOR CHILDREN
A first-aid course with CPR training focusing on care for injured or sick children up to age 8, aimed at parents and people working with children. This course is the same as the EFR course detailed above but with specific age-related advice for treating the younger generation in emergencies.
The EFR: Care for Children course is NOT a requirement for the PADI Rescue Diver course but may hold a special interest for many of our customers. As there is no diving in either of these courses they are open for both divers and non-divers. On completion of your course you will be certified as an Emergency First Responder and/or an Emergency First Responder – CFC, both accredited, globally recognised first-aid certifications.
Focus on dive safety and problem prevention, for yourself – and for others
Prerequisites: None
Age: No minimum age
Course length: 1 day
Course overview: Theory only – no diving
Group size: Max. 4-6 students per course
Emergency First Response e-manual / Emergency First Response e-manual – CFC: These are included in your course price
Medical: None required
Certification: You will be certified as an Emergency First Responder and/or an Emergency First Responder CFC, both accredited, globally recognised first-aid certifications.
B4,500: EFR Primary & Secondary Care course
B4,500: CFC Primary & Secondary Care course – Care for Children
B7,500: Combination of both courses
These are short 1-day courses, scheduled upon request. If both courses are booked it is possible to complete them both in 1 day
Before the course starts: Come to the dive center no less than one day before the course starts for the registration session and to collect your EFR manual(s).
Day 1 – Classroom theory and practical exercises at our Khao Lak dive center
INCLUDED IN THE PRICE
Everything you need is included in the price of your course, there are no hidden extras!
- EFR certification fees and certification e-card(s)
- Free collection from your hotel in the morning and return transport in the evening
- Free tea/coffee/water in our dive center
- Free Wi-Fi at our dive center
These courses do not qualify for our return customer discount programme.
These are the additional services we provide that you may like to take advantage of.
Insurance: Does your travel insurance cover you for scuba diving? Check your policy wording before you arrive. If you are not already covered, we offer diving insurance as an optional extra. You can book daily or weekly insurance through us when you check in, and get instant cover
Taxis: Can be arranged for you on request. Please contact us if you would like an airport taxi. We can also arrange a car and driver for private day trips around the area. Minibuses are available for larger groups
