Description
Rescue divers are divers that manage underwater emergencies. They prevent and manage problems underwater, handle dive emergencies and operate rescue equipment. Rescue divers manage diving operations in seas or waterways. They work under demanding physical conditions to rescue and retrieve people or objects.
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Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
ensure diving operations conform with plantolerate stressperform search and rescue missionsdive with scuba equipmentprovide first aidhandle stressful situations in the work placeperform diving interventionsassist in maritime rescue operationsapply crisis managementdeal with pressure from unexpected circumstancescheck diving equipmentcomply with legal requirements for diving operationscomply with the planned time for the depth of the divereact calmly in stressful situationsimplement dive planscoordinate rescue missionsdisplay warnings around dive siteensure health and safety of dive teamsmaintain diving equipmentinterrupt diving operations when necessaryassess nature of injury in emergencyassist with emergenciesconduct physical examination in emergencycritique the dive with the dive teammaintain equipment