Get your Rescue Specialty with Under The Sea Diving

Rescue Specialty

The Rescue Specialty is designed to help you build confidence handling emergency situations underwater and at the surface while improving your awareness, communication, and problem-solving abilities in real-world diving environments. Throughout the course, you’ll develop practical rescue skills and learn how to recognize and respond to diver stress before situations escalate.

You’ll begin with approximately 2–4 hours of self-paced eLearning, completed on your schedule. The academic portion covers diver stress, emergency management, self-rescue techniques, assisting tired or panicked divers, underwater problem-solving, and effective rescue response procedures.

The course includes 2 open water training dives focused on building confidence, awareness, and practical rescue skills in realistic conditions:

Dive One focuses on recognizing diver stress, self-rescue techniques, assisting tired or panicked divers, surface response procedures, and improving communication and situational awareness underwater.

Dive Two builds on underwater rescue procedures, including missing diver scenarios, assisting unresponsive divers, controlled ascents, and coordinating realistic rescue situations while staying calm and in control.

Throughout the course, our instructors will guide you every step of the way—helping you improve awareness, build confidence, and develop practical rescue skills in a supportive learning environment.

By the end of the course, you won’t just earn your Rescue Specialty certification—you’ll feel significantly more prepared, capable, and confident responding to real-world diving situations.

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Ready to take your diving to the next level?

Join us for the Rescue Specialty and develop the skills and confidence to prevent, recognize, and respond to diving emergencies. Learn how to identify potential problems, assist divers in distress, manage emergency situations, and become a safer, more capable dive buddy.

Group Classes: $695
Private Classes: $825

Includes eLearning, rental equipment, instructor training, flexible scheduling, and all registration and processing fees.

Take your diving beyond personal skills and learn how to help others in challenging situations. The Rescue Specialty will make you a more aware, prepared, and confident diver both above and below the surface. Contact us today to reserve your spot and start your next underwater adventure!

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🌟 WHY CHOOSE US ?

Choosing where you continue your dive education matters —

and we’ve built our course to be as flexible, transparent, and high-quality as possible so you can focus on what actually matters: becoming a confident advanced diver.

🗓️ Built Around YOUR Schedule

Life is busy—we get it. That’s why we offer fully flexible scheduling designed to work around you.

Whether you:

Need to spread your sessions out over time
Prefer a relaxed, no-pressure pace
Or need to get certified fast for an upcoming trip

We’ll make it happen. If you’re on a tight timeline, we’ll do everything we can to fit you in and get you advanced certified in time—without cutting corners.

💼 Truly All-Inclusive — No Hidden Fees

What you see is what you get. No surprises. No upsells.

Your course includes:

PADI certification processing fees
Online eLearning materials
Full rental gear (including tanks & weights for every dive)
All ocean training sessions

Need to reschedule? Want extra practice time?
No hidden fees. No stress. We’re here to support your success, not charge you for it.

🤿 Experienced, Professional Instruction

You’re in expert hands.

Our instructors bring years of real-world diving experience, professional training, and a genuine passion for teaching. We don’t just certify divers—we create confident, capable, and safety-focused divers.

🌊 Real Experience — 2 Specialty Ocean Dives

We don’t rush the process—we prepare you.

You’ll complete all 2 open water adventure dives, giving you:

Real-world ocean experience
Strong skill development
Confidence in different conditions

By the end, you won’t just be specialty deep diver certified—you’ll actually feel like a Rescue expert.

🌍 More Than a Course — A Foundation for Adventure

This is more than just earning your advanced certification—it’s about continuing your lifelong journey.

With us, you’ll gain the skills, confidence, and experience to explore the underwater world anywhere your travels take you.

👉 Learn the right way. Dive with confidence. Continue your adventure with us.

Frequently Asked Questions - General

Please reach us at info@underthesea-diving.com or text us +1 (619) 888 - 8445 if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What is scuba diving?

Scuba diving is a form of underwater diving where the diver uses a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus (scuba) to breathe underwater.

Do I need to know how to swim to scuba dive?

Yes. Basic swimming ability and comfort in the water are required for scuba diving certification courses. You do not need to be an advanced swimmer, but you should be comfortable floating, treading water, and swimming short distances independently.

Is scuba diving safe?

Scuba diving is a very safe activity when proper training, equipment, and safety procedures are followed. Our courses are designed to help you build confidence, awareness, and safe diving habits from the very beginning.

What age do you have to be to scuba dive?

Children as young as 10 years old can begin scuba training through junior certification programs. Minimum age requirements vary depending on the course level.

Can I scuba dive if I wear glasses or contacts?

Yes. Many divers wear contact lenses while diving, and prescription dive masks are also available.

What if I feel nervous underwater?

That’s completely normal, especially for new divers. We focus on creating a relaxed, supportive learning environment where you can learn at your own pace and build confidence step by step.

How long does it take to get certified?

Most Open Water certification courses can be completed over a few days, depending on scheduling and individual pace. Flexible scheduling options are available.

How deep can I dive after certification?

Open Water Divers are certified to dive up to 60 feet (18 meters). Advanced Open Water Divers may dive up to 100 feet (30 meters).

Can I dive if I haven’t dived in years?

Absolutely. We recommend a refresher or Reactivate session to help you regain comfort, review skills, and rebuild confidence before returning to diving.

Can I scuba dive if I wear glasses or contacts?

Yes. Many divers wear contact lenses while diving, and prescription dive masks are also available.

Frequently Asked Questions - Course Specific

Please reach us at info@underthesea-diving.com or text us +1 (619) 888 - 8445 if you cannot find an answer to your question.

What will I learn during the Rescue Specialty?

You'll learn how to recognize and prevent diving emergencies, assist tired or distressed divers, respond to underwater and surface incidents, and apply effective rescue techniques. The course focuses on building awareness, problem-solving abilities, and the confidence needed to handle unexpected situations while diving.

Do I need Advanced Open Water?

No. You do not need an Advanced Open Water certification to enroll in the Rescue Specialty. You must be at least a PADI Adventure Diver (or hold a qualifying certification from another training organization) and be 15 years of age or older.

What’s included in the course price?

Course pricing typically includes eLearning, instructor training, pool sessions, ocean dives, and use of scuba equipment unless otherwise specified.

Do I need to buy my own gear?

No. We provide all essential scuba equipment for training courses. Many divers eventually choose to purchase personal gear such as masks, fins, and wetsuits for comfort and fit.

How long is the eLearning?

eLearning length depends on the course. Most courses range from approximately 2–12 hours of self-paced online learning.