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GUE Rescue Primer
A two-day foundational rescue course covering basic rescue techniques, emergency procedures, and teamwork for assisting distressed divers in shallow water. Emphasizes recognition of diver distress, approach techniques, and communication under stress. Establishes rescue competency foundation for recreational divers and prerequisite skills for professional rescue roles. Can be conducted as part of GUE Recreational Diver Level 2 program.
Prerequisites
Minimum age 16; GUE Open Water Diver, Performance Diver, or Fundamentals certification; minimum 15 non-training dives from GUE certification; current BLS (Basic Life Support) within 24 months; GUE Navigation Primer completion or demonstrated navigation competency; drysuit experience (15 non-training dives or 10 dives after Drysuit Primer) if applicable; physically and mentally fit; non-smoker; able to swim.
Standards
What a diver must demonstrate to pass this course — not always published by the certifying agency.
Minimum of four in-water sessions (three dives) and at least 16 hours of instruction.
Instructors Teaching This Course
Dive Centres Offering This Course
We're still building out the directory country by country, so this list isn't every instructor or dive centre teaching it in the world — more locations are coming soon.
Common questions about GUE Rescue Primer
What are the prerequisites for GUE Rescue Primer?
GUE's standards require: Minimum age 16; GUE Open Water Diver, Performance Diver, or Fundamentals certification; minimum 15 non-training dives from GUE certification; current BLS (Basic Life Support) within 24 months; GUE Navigation Primer completion or demonstrated navigation competency; drysuit experience (15 non-training dives or 10 dives after Drysuit Primer) if applicable; physically and mentally fit; non-smoker; able to swim.
What is the minimum age for GUE Rescue Primer?
GUE's standards state: Minimum age 16.
How many dives do I need before starting GUE Rescue Primer?
GUE's standards state: Minimum 15 non-training dives from GUE certification.
What does GUE Rescue Primer training involve?
According to GUE's published standards: Minimum of four in-water sessions (three dives) and at least 16 hours of instruction.
Where can I take GUE Rescue Primer?
4 dive centres and 8 instructors in the TecDiveTools directory teach GUE Rescue Primer, in Mexico. Each is listed further up this page.