Master Rescue Diving Skills with Taba Diving Centre in Protaras
Difficulty
challenging
Duration
4–5 days (8 hours/day)
Fitness Level
Participants should have moderate physical fitness to handle in-water rescue simulations and first aid drills effectively.
Overview
Take your scuba skills to the next level in Protaras with Taba Diving Centre’s Rescue Diver Gold Package. This 4-5 day intensive course blends rescue techniques, first aid, and emergency oxygen training in an unforgettable Mediterranean setting.
Rescue Diver Gold Package
Ages 10+ • 4-5 Days • Advanced Level
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About This Adventure
Embark on an exhilarating 4-5 day journey with the PADI Rescue Diver Course, where you'll enhance your diving skills and gain vital First Aid and rescue techniques. This transformative experience empowers you to ensure the safety of fellow divers while earning credentials as an Emergency First Responder and Emergency Oxygen Provider.
Serious Fun!
Duration
4-5 days 8 hrs a day
About
EFR Course Emergency Oxygen Provider Course
The Rescue Diver Course is one of the most rewarding courses PADI offers.
Prepare yourself to prevent problems and manage dive emergencies with the challenging and rewarding PADI Rescue Diver Course.
Learn to consider the safety and well-being of other divers and build your own confidence. Many divers say this is the best course they have ever taken.
The Rescue Diver course improves your diving skills, develops First Aid Skills and introduces Rescue skills in a challenging but fun way.
The Rescue Diver Gold Package includes the Rescue Diver, Emergency First Response and Emergency Oxygen Provider courses. The EFR course is prerequisite to the Rescue diver course. Get ready to react to medical emergencies in the Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary care First aid course. During the Emergency Oxygen Provider Course, you learn to recognize scuba diving illnesses treatable with emergency oxygen and prepares you to offer aid.
The Courses will take about 4-5 days and you receive credentials as an Emergency First Responder, Emergency Oxygen Provider and Rescue Diver.
Adventure Tips
Stay Hydrated During Outdoor Sessions
Even though the course is water-based, remember to drink plenty of fluids between dives to prevent dehydration.
Prepare for Physically Demanding Training
The course involves stress and rescue drills requiring good stamina; ensure you are in moderate physical condition before starting.
Review Basic Rescue Theory Beforehand
Familiarizing yourself with rescue and first aid basics can streamline your learning and skill application during the course.
Use Reef-Safe Sunscreen on Surface Intervals
Protect local marine ecosystems by applying eco-friendly sunscreen before dives and surface breaks.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mediterranean grouper
- loggerhead sea turtles
History
Protaras sits near ancient trade routes, with the nearby Fig Tree Bay named after fig trees that once lined its shores centuries ago.
Conservation
Taba Diving Centre promotes reef-friendly practices and participates in local marine conservation to protect Cyprus's underwater habitats.
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Adventure Hotspots in Larnaca
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Full Scuba Kit (BCD, Regulator, Mask, Fins)
Bring your complete, well-maintained gear for in-water rescue practice and confidence underwater.
summer specific
Wetsuit (5mm recommended)
A wetsuit protects against cooler water temperatures throughout most of the year in Protaras.
spring|fall|winter specific
Dive Computer
Critical for monitoring dive time and safety stops during complex rescue exercises.
Personal First Aid Kit
Useful for practice scenarios and to review first aid techniques outside the water.