RCCR Rescue Diver
Recreational rebreather rescue and emergency response training for managing in-water emergencies and assisting distressed divers on rebreather. This course develops proficiency in self-rescue and buddy-rescue techniques, building confidence and problem-solving skills in open-water scenarios. Essential for anyone diving rebreather regularly and responsible for dive partner safety.
Prerequisites
IANTD Recreational CCR Diver or equivalent; IANTD CPR, IANTD Diving First Aid, and IANTD Oxygen Administrator certifications; minimum 10 logged RCCR dives; minimum 18 years old
Standards
What a diver must demonstrate to pass this course — not always published by the certifying agency.
Conscious and unconscious rebreather diver rescue, bailout assistance on rebreather, surface towing, rebreather-specific emergency procedures, CPR and first aid application for rebreather divers, oxygen administration
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 IANTD RCCR Rescue Diver
What are the prerequisites for IANTD RCCR Rescue Diver?
IANTD's standards require: IANTD Recreational CCR Diver or equivalent; IANTD CPR, IANTD Diving First Aid, and IANTD Oxygen Administrator certifications; minimum 10 logged RCCR dives; minimum 18 years old.
What is the minimum age for IANTD RCCR Rescue Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Minimum 18 years old.
How many dives do I need before starting IANTD RCCR Rescue Diver?
IANTD's standards state: Minimum 10 logged RCCR dives.
What does IANTD RCCR Rescue Diver training involve?
According to IANTD's published standards: Conscious and unconscious rebreather diver rescue, bailout assistance on rebreather, surface towing, rebreather-specific emergency procedures, CPR and first aid application for rebreather divers, oxygen administration.
Where can I take IANTD RCCR Rescue Diver?
9 dive centres and 13 instructors in the TecDiveTools directory teach IANTD RCCR Rescue Diver, in Mexico, Thailand and Indonesia. Each is listed further up this page.