Rescue course

Hi there,
I'm just about to start the PADI Rescue Diver course and was wondering if
someone could tell me if it contains much swimming (ie not in dive kit)
rescue or any tests of swimming strength and stamina? I'm going to be going
for a life-guard qualification and wondered if I could offset some of that
if I've got th RD qualification.

Also, is there a list of recognised CPR courses to take the place of the
MFA/EFR course. I've got a valid CPR qualification and don't really want to
spend out on another one if mine is accepted.

Cheers,
Al

"Al Logie" <a.j.logie@durham.ac.uk> wrote in message
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> Hi there,
> I'm just about to start the PADI Rescue Diver course and was wondering if
> someone could tell me if it contains much swimming (ie not in dive kit)
> rescue or any tests of swimming strength and stamina? I'm going to be
going
> for a life-guard qualification and wondered if I could offset some of that
> if I've got th RD qualification.
>
> Also, is there a list of recognised CPR courses to take the place of the
> MFA/EFR course. I've got a valid CPR qualification and don't really want
to
> spend out on another one if mine is accepted.
>
> Cheers,
> Al
>
>

Think we had to do a tired diver tow for about 200 metres, but that was
about it

Gareth

"Gareth Burrows" <gareth.b@btinternet.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Al Logie" <a.j.logie@durham.ac.uk> wrote in message
> news:c9ffp6$i4i$1@sirius.dur.ac.uk...
> > Hi there,
> > I'm just about to start the PADI Rescue Diver course and was wondering
if
> > someone could tell me if it contains much swimming (ie not in dive kit)
> > rescue or any tests of swimming strength and stamina? I'm going to be
> going
> > for a life-guard qualification and wondered if I could offset some of
that
> > if I've got th RD qualification.
> >
> > Also, is there a list of recognised CPR courses to take the place of the
> > MFA/EFR course. I've got a valid CPR qualification and don't really want
> to
> > spend out on another one if mine is accepted.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Al
> >
> >
>
> Think we had to do a tired diver tow for about 200 metres, but that was
> about it
>
> Gareth
>
>

Yup, across Horsea Island, timed, against Jan "the man" Van Der Horst...

....anyway, why would you want to go on a course and mark yourself out by not
taking part in all the exercises and skills? Go do the course - do ALL the
course, its a laugh.

CAS

PS. I would have thought more lifesaving/rescuing practise would be a good
thing, no?
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> > > Also, is there a list of recognised CPR courses to take the place of
the
> > > MFA/EFR course. I've got a valid CPR qualification and don't really
want
which cpr course do you have. Maybe someone can tell if yours is still ok.
PADI
where changing the system when we did our rescue course so a CPR
Qualification became out of date sooner than you would expect, from 4 years
to 2 I think.

but the Rescue course is still the best course I have done and the one where
I learnt most
probably because of the instructor being so good. But I wont mention Jan
from Wittering divers in Wittering because people might think its an advert
for a good local diving shop.


DAvid

Isn't that the question though- is his CPR course sanctioned by PADI? I've
got a CPR qualification that I did in October but I have no idea whether it
is ok to allow me to skip the MFA section of the rescue course.
Is there somewhere that will list the sanctioned courses or is it up to the
instructor?

"James Watson" <winker88@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
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> To be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver, the student diver must have
> successfully completed a sanctioned course in CPR within the past two
years
> (24 months). The MEDIC FIRST AID Course is highly recommended and can be
> used to meet this requirement. MEDIC FIRST AID/EFR is a basic training
> course in CPR and emergency care.

As long as the CPR course is ran within the The "Resuscitation Guidelines
that should dothey only want CPR not first aidso any basic life support
course should do.


"Al Logie" <a.j.logie@durham.ac.uk> wrote in message
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> Hi there,
> I'm just about to start the PADI Rescue Diver course and was wondering if
> someone could tell me if it contains much swimming (ie not in dive kit)
> rescue or any tests of swimming strength and stamina? I'm going to be
going
> for a life-guard qualification and wondered if I could offset some of that
> if I've got th RD qualification.
>
> Also, is there a list of recognised CPR courses to take the place of the
> MFA/EFR course. I've got a valid CPR qualification and don't really want
to
> spend out on another one if mine is accepted.
>
> Cheers,
> Al
>
>

This is determined by PADI. The instructor has no say in it at all.
In fact, your instructor, if in doubt, should check with PADI if you require
additional training or complete EFR.
PADI Standards, however, only require a CPR program completed within last 24
months, EFR is recommended..... not required, so according to standards.....
you should do fine with your training.

Michel Wouterse
PADI IDCS-956249

"Peter Filcek" <p.r.a.filcek@durham.ac.uk> wrote in message
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> Isn't that the question though- is his CPR course sanctioned by PADI? I've
> got a CPR qualification that I did in October but I have no idea whether
it
> is ok to allow me to skip the MFA section of the rescue course.
> Is there somewhere that will list the sanctioned courses or is it up to
the
> instructor?
>
> "James Watson" <winker88@ntlworld.com> wrote in message
> news:3hKuc.1114$sZ3.211@newsfe1-gui.server.ntli.net...
> > To be certified as a PADI Rescue Diver, the student diver must have
> > successfully completed a sanctioned course in CPR within the past two
> years
> > (24 months). The MEDIC FIRST AID Course is highly recommended and can be
> > used to meet this requirement. MEDIC FIRST AID/EFR is a basic training
> > course in CPR and emergency care.
>
>

"Al Logie" <a.j.logie@durham.ac.uk> wrote in message
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> Hi there,
> I'm just about to start the PADI Rescue Diver course

Have fun! Great course

> Also, is there a list of recognised CPR courses to take the place of the
> MFA/EFR course. I've got a valid CPR qualification and don't really want to
> spend out on another one if mine is accepted.

I've just spoken to PADI UK training who've confirmed that any red Cross
/ St Johns First Aid COurse qualification is and I quote.
"More than adequate" to meet the requirements of the CPR / AV standards
needed for teh Rescue or DM / Inst courses.


> Cheers,
> Al


HTH

DaveA




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