What are the scenarios for the Rescue Diver course?
All Rescue Scenarios are to be conducted in open water.
Considerations for the Rescue Diver Course Scenarios
- When creating scenarios, strive to make them as realistic as possible while adhering to reasonable logistical and safety standards.
- Adjust scenarios to fit the environment and the number of students in the class. Students can work together in teams or individually to complete these scenarios.
- Use course assistants who can act as bystanders, EMS operators, divers, or victims during role‐playing exercises.
- It is recommended to have standard equipment such as first aid and oxygen kits readily available. However, divers should be allowed to set up and place the equipment.
- Repeating scenarios and switching roles among team members may be necessary to boost confidence and enhance rescuer performance.
Scenario 1 ‐ Unresponsive Diver Underwater
Locate a missing diver in a simulated accident. Students should demonstrate the following:
- Gather information by interviewing the victim’s buddy and make logical conclusions based on their learning.
- Efficiently organise a search using both surface and underwater patterns.
- Locate the missing diver.
- Using controlled buoyancy, bring a diver simulating unresponsiveness to the surface.
Scenario 2 — Unresponsive Diver at the Surface:
Respond effectively to an unresponsive, non‐breathing diver during an accident simulation. Students should demonstrate the following:
- Evaluate the diver.
- Tow to the shore or boat
- Perform in‐water rescue breathing.
- Remove equipment
- Exit the water
- Provide CPR