Master the Depths with the SDI Rescue Diver Package in Ormond Beach, Florida
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
5 days, approximately 8 hours per day
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good physical condition with basic swimming skills to handle strenuous rescue maneuvers underwater.
Overview
Take your scuba skills to new heights with the SDI Rescue Diver Package in Ormond Beach, Florida. This comprehensive five-day course equips divers with essential rescue techniques and life-saving emergency response training, perfect for enhancing underwater safety and confidence.
SDI RESCUE DIVER PACKAGE
All Ages • 5 days (8 hours per day)
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About This Adventure
Embark on an exhilarating 5-day course that combines essential scuba training with life-saving skills. Learn to become a SDI Rescue Diver while mastering CPR, oxygen administration, and bloodborne pathogen response. With no age restrictions and rental rebreathers available, this unique experience prepares you for underwater adventures and emergency situations alike.
Duration
5 Days 8 Hours each day
About
This course includes the following classes: • SDI Rescue Diver • First Response CPR • First Response Oxygen Administration • First Response Bloodborne Pathogens.
Course prerequisites: • Register with Elite Scuba for the program. • Pre-Filled 22-0803 Form for Scuba • No age restriction
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Note: Students normally need to own their own rebreather unit for the course. We do have rental units available. The rental fee depends on the unit, please ask us about availability and current rates.
Adventure Tips
Stay Hydrated
Even though you’re in water, dehydration is common — drink plenty of fluids before and after dives.
Practice Emergency Skills Regularly
The rescue techniques taught require periodic practice to maintain proficiency and confidence.
Check Your Equipment Thoroughly
Before each dive, ensure all gear, especially rebreathers if rented, is functioning perfectly to guarantee safety.
Wear Exposure Protection
Wetsuits or drysuits help regulate body temperature during longer training sessions.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Loggerhead sea turtles
- Spotted eagle rays
History
Ormond Beach has a rich coastal history with early 20th-century roots as a tourist and fishing destination, fostering a strong marine culture ideal for dive training.
Conservation
Dive operators in Ormond Beach are committed to environmental stewardship, emphasizing sustainable practices and reef preservation during training and tours.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Wetsuit
Keeps you warm and protected during long underwater training sessions in Florida's warm waters.
summer specific
Dive Computer
Tracks your dive profile and helps monitor safe ascent rates throughout the course.
Mask and Snorkel
Essential for underwater visibility and surface breathing during training.
Fins
Improve mobility and efficiency while diving and executing rescue drills.