Scuba Rescue Refresher
The Course
Haven’t conducted a scuba rescue or practiced those rescue skills lately? Feeling a bit rusty on assisting other divers in need? The Rescue Refresher program is just what you need to brush up on your knowledge and skills. A Scuba Frisco Instructor will get you in the water having fun and feeling comfortable tuning up those little used skills. It’s quick and easy, and a good way to prepare for your next scuba course or get ready for adventure on a diving vacation.
Requirements
Any certified Rescue Diver, Master Scuba Diver or Divemaster regardless of certifying agency, who needs a refresher, pre-travel update, pre-assessment for a pro level course or an upgrade from Junior Rescue Diver diver can complete a Rescue Refresher.
*Your Rescue Diver certification does not expire. Participation in Rescue Refresher is not mandatory, but recommended as an easy way to refresh your scuba rescue knowledge and skills.
The Learning
During a short class session you'll review:
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Fundamentals of diver stress and what causes diving accidents.
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Identifying equipment problems.
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Review the basic steps of CPR and AED use.
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Review the use of emergency oxygen systems.
Then, during a pool session you'll review and practice responding to:
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Tired and stressed divers.
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Panicked divers.
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Unconscious divers.
Important Medical Information
All student divers are required to complete the PADI/RSTC Medical Statement Participant Record form. If you can answer "YES" to one or more of the questions in the Divers Medical Questionnaire section of this form, then you are required to obtain a physician's release, without conditions or restrictions, before participating in any in-water component of the course. Please read the complete details and download the form here.
If you have a copy of this form signed by a physician within 12 months prior to the expected completion date of your course, and your medical history has not changed, then you may provide a copy of it to your instructor. Otherwise, you will need to complete a new form.
Pricing
$169
Course Tuition Includes:
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Review session with our professional instructors
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Training in the pool with our professional instructors and divemasters
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Use of scuba equipment in the pool
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Documentation of completion
Get Started
Stop by or call Scuba Frisco at 214-227-2494 to schedule your Rescue Refresher.
Student Agreement: By registering for the Rescue Refresher Course, you indicate that you have read and agree to the course policies, terms and conditions.
Rescue Refresher Schedule
The Gear
You’ll use basic scuba gear including a mask, snorkel, fins, regulator, BCD and a scuba tank. Our staff will explain other equipment you may need to refresh your skills.
The Next Step
Now that you've tuned-up your rescue skills, you may want to expand your diving opportunities even more with a specialty course or consider going pro as a divemaster. Ask your Scuba Frisco instructor or divemaster about the possibilities.