Above water Gili Trawangan is a backpacker mecca. The island is very relaxed and laid-back, with countless little beachside cafes playing reggae and serving up banana pancakes, but also at the other end of the scale, elaborate seafood buffets, fresh salads and very good western and Asian food. Best of all, there are no cars or motorbikes to disturb the peace. The white sand beaches are without a doubt better than anywhere on Bali or Lombok. There is a strong environmental focus on the reefs after they have been damaged in the past. While once people came to dive, snorkel and party, a more up-market tourist is showing up now and while it is still all about the beach, there are many more options to wine and dine or hang out and meet new friends.

The Rescue diver course is full of challenges and hands on learning experiences - it's also a lot of fun! The course involves learning in-water rescue skills which are then tried and tested in Open water Rescue scenarios/dives until mastered. The Rescue Diver Course does involve reading the Rescue Diver Manual, academic sessions with your Instructor and a multiple choice written exam at the end.

DIVE PACKAGE:
Courses are strictly following all the PADI or SSI standards, but can and will be conducted to fit your performance. But roughly, your first day will consist of confined water skills and class work, equipping you with basic skills such as assisting a panicking diver, surfacing an unconscious diver, and out of air drills. In the classroom you will learn how to quickly identify stress in divers and how to minimise the risks associated with differing diving conditions. The second, third and forth days are spent on the boat or shore simulating emergencies, conducting searches, and learning how best to manage the human resources available, as well as learning how to administer oxygen, and in-water artificial ventilation techniques. Be prepared for unexpected rescue scenarios! Day five will be spent on land with theory and the final exam. Remember no diving 24 hours before flying. Please remember to book an EFR course, if you are not already an Emergency First Responder (within 24 months). This is an extra day added to the package. An extra day after the course for some fun diving is a nice luxury after the tough course!

Please allow a minimum of 24 hours, after your last dive, before flying.
(some countries will allow you to fly after 18 hours on land).

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