Rescue Diver Course Fort Myers — Learn to save lives above and beneath the surface

FORT MYERS SCUBA FIELD GUIDE

Rescue Diver Course Fort Myers — Learn to save lives above and beneath the surface

A Rescue Diver course in Fort Myers that combines classroom, pool, and open‑water training and includes CPR/First Aid and Oxygen Provider certification.

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Rescue Diver Course Fort Myers — Learn to save lives above and beneath the surface.

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Location
Fort Myers
Operator
Scuba Quest
Category
Scuba
Robert Eric Crews
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In Fort Myers, the Rescue Diver Course teaches certified scuba divers how to manage risks, handle limited in‑water problems and emergencies, and perform surface and depth rescues through a mix of classroom lessons, pool practice and open‑water dives. The program also includes DAN First Aid/CPR and oxygen administration instruction to build practical, lifesaving confidence.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

LIFESAVING SKILLS

Hands‑on rescue training and certifications

The course covers emergency management, victim care, transport and both surface and depth rescues; DAN First Aid/CPR and oxygen provider certifications are included.

TRAINING FORMAT

Classroom, pool and open‑water progression

Training progresses from theory to confined‑water drills to practical open‑water rescue exercises, designed to build competence in staged, realistic scenarios.

PATHWAY

A step toward leadership in diving

Completing Rescue Diver work is a recognized step on the pathway toward NAUI leadership roles such as assistant instructor, divemaster or instructor.

What the day feels like

What the Rescue Diver experience feels like

Expect a compact, intensive weekend rhythm: evening classroom modules on first aid and oxygen, focused pool sessions to practice rescue techniques and confined‑water skills, and open‑water dives where students apply those skills in realistic scenarios. The course emphasizes practical drills and decision‑making so students leave better prepared to spot, respond to and manage diving emergencies.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this course suits — and who should wait.

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Certified recreational diversThis course is intended for divers who already hold a scuba certification and want to add rescue skills; it is not an entry‑level program.
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Teens and adults ready to commitParticipants must be at least 15 years old, making the course appropriate for older teens and adults prepared for intensive classroom and in‑water work.
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Prospective dive leadersDivers pursuing leadership or instructional pathways will find this course a documented step toward NAUI leader roles such as assistant instructor or divemaster.
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Those with current medical clearanceYou must submit a completed medical form to the shop prior to the start of class; the course requires participants who are medically cleared to dive.

Practical planner

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What to Bring

Bring your own mask, fins, snorkel, weights, surface marker buoy, B/C and regulator.

Booking Notice

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Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

What is the minimum age to enroll?

Participants must be at least 15 years old.

Do I need to be a certified diver to take this course?

Yes — you must already be a certified scuba diver before enrolling in the Rescue Diver course.

What certifications are included with the course?

The course includes DAN First Aid/CPR and oxygen administration certifications.

How is the course scheduled?

The course schedule runs Friday night for CPR/First Aid and oxygen, Saturday for pool and classroom sessions, and Sunday for open‑water dives.

Is there any paperwork or medical requirement?

You must turn in a completed medical form to the shop prior to the start of class.

Is there a minimum class size?

The course has a minimum class size of two participants.