Scuba Diving

Rescue Diver Course

July 20 & 23, 2026

NAUI Rescue Diver Course in Tampa

Elevate your skills and become the diver everyone wants as a buddy. Our Rescue Diver Course at Bill Jackson’s Shop for Adventure is the most comprehensive training in the area, designed to prepare you for real-world diving emergencies.

Why Take This Course?

  • Comprehensive Training: We aren’t the shortest or cheapest because we prioritize thorough, life-saving education.
  • Expert Instruction: Earn your NAUI certification, recognized globally for safety excellence.
  • Community Preparedness: Gain skills that are applicable both underwater and in your daily life.

What You Will Learn

This three-day intensive program, both in classroom and in pool, covers essential emergency response techniques:

  • First Aid CPR: Immediate response for medical emergencies.
  • Oxygen Administration: Proper use of O2 for diving-related injuries.
  • AED & Blood-Borne Pathogens: Modern life-support and safety protocols.
  • Self-Rescue & Buddy Assists: How to intervene effectively if a buddy experiences common diving problems.
  • Open Water Rescues: Hands-on training in environmental conditions similar to your diving habits.

Course Schedule & Logistics

  • Duration: 3 days.
  • Time: 3 days from 6:00 pm – 9:30 pm. Includes in classroom and in pool instruction.
  • Tuition: $550 (includes open-water dive fees).
  • Required Gear: Students must provide their own scuba and snorkeling gear, bathing suit, and towel.
  • Deposit: A $100 deposit secures your spot, with the balance due on the first night.

Enroll Today

Ready to become a more confident and capable diver? Classes fill up quickly.

Enroll today in person at Bill Jackson’s Shop for Adventure: 9501 US Highway 19 N, Pinellas Park, FL 33782.

If you have any questions, give us a call 727-576-4169 or contact us here

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