FORT LAUDERDALE SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Rescue Certification: Three Days to Master Scuba Life‑Saving Skills in Fort Lauderdale
A 3‑day Rescue Certification course with Scuba Steve Force‑E Scuba Centers that teaches CPR, dive rescue, and safety across classroom, pool, and open‑water sessions.
Rescue Certification: Three Days to Master Scuba Life‑Saving Skills in Fort Lauderdale.
Force‑E’s Rescue Certification course is a focused, three‑day program for certified divers who want to learn practical life‑saving skills — from CPR and first aid to dive planning and open‑water rescue techniques — taught across classroom, pool and beach training sites.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
CPR, First Aid and Realistic Rescue Drills
The curriculum includes CPR/first aid certification and hands‑on rescue skills practiced in classroom, pool and open‑water training dives, giving students a practical toolset for handling dive‑related emergencies.
A Concentrated Three‑Day Weekend Course
Designed to run over three consecutive days (typically Friday through Sunday), the group course meets monthly and requires students to attend and complete all training days.
Bring Personal Scuba Essentials; Tanks and Weights Provided
Students must bring personal items such as mask, snorkel, fins, surface signal marker, cutting tool, wetsuit and pocket mask; Force‑E supplies tanks and weights for the course.
What the day feels like
What the Course Feels Like
The program moves from classroom briefings to controlled pool practice and then to beach‑based open‑water training dives, with an emphasis on practiced responses: planning rescues, executing surface and in‑water assists, and validating rescue fitness through scenarios under instructor supervision.
THE SKILLS
CPR, First Aid and Realistic Rescue Drills
The curriculum includes CPR/first aid certification and hands‑on rescue skills practiced in classroom, pool and open‑water training dives, giving students a practical toolset for handling dive‑related emergencies.
THE FORMAT
A Concentrated Three‑Day Weekend Course
Designed to run over three consecutive days (typically Friday through Sunday), the group course meets monthly and requires students to attend and complete all training days.
THE GEAR
Bring Personal Scuba Essentials; Tanks and Weights Provided
Students must bring personal items such as mask, snorkel, fins, surface signal marker, cutting tool, wetsuit and pocket mask; Force‑E supplies tanks and weights for the course.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course is built for — and who should think twice.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring swimsuit, towel, water bottle, sunscreen and personal items; you must own mask, snorkel, fins, surface signal marker with finger spool, cutting tool, wetsuit and pocket mask. Tanks and weights are provided by the operator.
All divers must own a BCD, regulator and dive computer; if you need personal items, the retailer at Force‑E can help outfit you and offers student discounts.
Each student is responsible for their own transportation and for moving personal scuba equipment to and from the pool and training sites; on selected course dates your dive professional will provide meeting details.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Rescue Certification course?
The course runs over three days and is structured as a weekend program that students must attend in full.
What are the age and certification prerequisites?
The group course is open to students age 15 and older and requires prior Open Water Diver certification.
Do I need to complete anything before I arrive?
Students are encouraged to complete the Rescue digital academics prior to the course to maximize in‑person training time; once purchased you will receive your digital kit and instructions by email.
Will I receive CPR/first aid certification?
Yes — the course includes CPR/first‑aid instruction and certification as part of the curriculum.
Are tanks and weights provided?
Yes — Force‑E provides tanks and weights during the class; students must bring or own other required personal scuba gear.
What if I answer yes on the medical questionnaire?
If you answer “yes” to any medical question, a physician’s clearance is required before participating in any in‑water sessions.
Who arranges the meeting location?
On your selected course dates your dive professional will send a schedule with the exact meeting location and what to bring; meeting sites are determined by the instructor.
Can I get a refund on the digital academics kit?
There are no refunds on digital kits once they have been assigned to you.