BECOME A MORE CONFIDENT DIVER
PADI RESCUE DIVER COURSE IN KOH TAO
Learn how to spot problems earlier, support other divers and respond more calmly when something does not go to plan.
The PADI Rescue Diver Course is a practical next step for certified divers who want stronger awareness, better control and more confidence
in real diving situations.
HOW YOUR RESCUE COURSE WORKS
A practical course focused on recognising problems earlier, helping other divers and staying calmer when something needs your attention.
Start With Awareness
You learn how to notice stress, tiredness or small problems before they turn
into something bigger.
Practise Rescue Skills
You work through practical rescue exercises with your instructor, building each skill slowly before bringing them together.
Handle Realistic Scenarios
The course includes rescue scenarios where you bring the skills together and practise making clear decisions.
Become A Better Buddy
You finish with stronger awareness, better control and more confidence supporting yourself and other divers.
BEFORE YOUR PADI RESCUE DIVER COURSE
Just the practical details before you start: who can join, how long it takes, what is included and what we take care of.
The Key Details
Duration: 3 days
Price: 18,500 THB per person
Course includes: PADI Rescue Diver and EFR
Certification needed: Advanced Open Water or equivalent
What We Take Care Of
We include your PADI Rescue Diver and EFR materials, scuba equipment, diving insurance, rescue practice, scenarios and your digital certification card.
GET READY FOR YOUR RESCUE COURSE
Before the practical training starts, we make sure your certification, medical form, EFR training and course plan are clear.
Before You Arrive
You can begin the PADI Rescue Diver and EFR learning in your own time. It introduces rescue thinking, first aid basics and the skills we will practise during the course.
When You Meet Us
We check your certification, medical form and equipment, then talk through the schedule, rescue exercises and EFR sessions before the practical training begins properly.
THINK LIKE A RESCUE DIVER
The Rescue course helps you move from simply managing your own dive to noticing what is happening around you.
More Than Helping Others
You learn to recognise stress, prevent small problems from growing
and respond with clearer decisions when another diver needs support.
The aim is not to make the course dramatic —
it is to build steady awareness that you can use on every dive.
Practical Skills, Clear Feedback
Your instructor guides you through rescue exercises and realistic scenarios, with time to practise, ask questions and understand what each response is for.
You finish with better control, stronger buddy skills and more confidence in
real diving situations.
WHO CAN JOIN THE RESCUE COURSE?
You need the right diving background before Rescue, and EFR is included if you need current first aid training.
Certification Needed
You need to be at least PADI Adventure Diver with the Navigation Adventure Dive, or hold Advanced Open Water/equivalent.
Minimum Age
The Rescue Diver course is open to divers from 12 years old. Younger divers complete the junior version of the certification.
EFR Included
Flow lists this programme as PADI Rescue Diver and EFR, so your CPR and first aid training can be completed as part of the course.
Medical Form
Every student completes a short scuba medical questionnaire before diving. Some answers may require doctor clearance.
HOW YOUR PADI RESCUE DIVER + EFR COURSE RUNS
Four days covering EFR training, confined water rescue skills, open water rescue practice and final rescue scenarios around Koh Tao.
DAY ONE — EFR & RESCUE BRIEFING
9:00 / 9:30 — Meet & EFR Classroom
12:30 — Break
13:30 / 15:30 — EFR Classroom & Rescue Briefing
Your first day focuses on emergency care training on land,
then preparing for the Rescue course.
DAY TWO — CONFINED WATER TRAINING
10:00 — Meet At Flow Divers
10:30 — Confined Water Rescue Skills
14:00 — Rescue Open Water Briefing
You practise the core rescue skills in a controlled setting
before moving into open water.
DAY THREE — OPEN WATER RESCUE
11:00 — Meet At Flow Divers
11:50 — Open Water Rescue Training
16:30–18:00 — Return To Flow Divers
You bring the rescue skills into open water and
practise responding to realistic dive situations.
DAY FOUR — FINAL RESCUE SCENARIOS
11:00 — Meet At Flow Divers
11:50 — Final Rescue Scenarios
16:30–18:00 — Return To Flow Divers
Your final day brings the course together
with full rescue scenarios and a review of the training.
Please note: this is the usual course flow, but the exact timing can change depending on boat schedule, dive sites, conditions and your course plan. We’ll confirm the best schedule before the course starts.
YOUR DIVES, PROFESSIONALLY CAPTURED
Your dives are a big part of the experience. If you would like photos or video from your course, we can help arrange a dedicated underwater photographer or videographer, so you can focus on the training while still having something beautiful to remember.
During training dives, your instructor’s main focus is your safety, comfort and progress.
If you would like photos or video, the best option is to arrange someone dedicated to capturing the dives properly.
STAYING ON KOH TAO FOR YOUR COURSE?
If you are planning your dives and still choosing where to stay,
Flow Divers can help point you towards nearby accommodation options, so getting to the dive centre and boat is simple.
MAKE IT DELUXE
Want a little more from your PADI Rescue Diver + EFR course?
The Deluxe option follows the same Rescue + EFR course plan, with a few extra touches added around your training days.
ALL-INCLUSIVE DELUXE — 25,500 THB PER PERSON
Deluxe extras:
Professional photos on two dives
Flow Divers T-shirt
Lunch for 4 days
Choose the Deluxe option in the booking section below.
BOOK YOUR PADI RESCUE DIVER COURSE IN KOH TAO
Ready to become a more aware and capable diver? Join Flow Divers for the PADI Rescue Diver Course with EFR included,
practical rescue training and realistic scenarios.
Not sure if your certification level or first aid training is ready? Send us a message before booking and we’ll help you check the right option.
PADI Rescue Diver Course and EFR in Koh Tao
Price range: ฿19,500 through ฿25,500
WHAT COMES AFTER THE PADI RESCUE DIVER COURSE?
After the PADI Rescue Diver Course, you can keep building experience through fun dives,
Specialty courses or the first step towards professional-level training.
Use Your Rescue Skills
Bring your new awareness into real dives, practise better buddy habits and keep building confidence in how you handle different situations underwater.
If you want to keep training, we can help you choose the next step —
from Deep, Wreck or Nitrox to the Divemaster route
when you are ready.
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOUR PADI RESCUE DIVER COURSE
Answers to the main questions divers usually have before joining the Rescue Diver course.
Do I need to be certified already?
Yes. You need to be at least a PADI Adventure Diver with the Underwater Navigation Adventure Dive, or hold Advanced Open Water / equivalent certification.
Is EFR included in this course?
Yes. This programme includes PADI Rescue Diver and EFR, so your CPR and first aid training can be completed as part of the course.
What will I learn in the Rescue course?
You will learn how to recognise stress, prevent problems, assist other divers and respond more clearly in realistic rescue scenarios.
Is the Rescue Diver course difficult?
It is more challenging than earlier courses, but it is taught step by step. The goal is to build confidence, not throw you into chaos.
How long does the course take?
With Flow Divers, the PADI Rescue Diver and EFR programme is usually completed over 3 days.
How old do I need to be?
The minimum age for the PADI Rescue Diver Course is 12 years old.
Can I fly after the course?
You should leave enough time before flying. After multiple dives or multiple days of diving, it is safest to wait at least 18 hours before flying.
Do I need to complete a medical form?
Yes. Every student completes a short scuba medical questionnaire before training. Some answers may require doctor clearance.
Still have a question?
If you are unsure about anything before booking, send us a message with your dates and what you’d like to do. We’ll get back to you and help you choose the right next step.