From £325 pp
PADI Rescue Course in Hurghada & Emergency First Response (EFR)
The PADI Rescue Course in Hurghada is one of our favourite courses to teach. It is practical, interactive and full of moments that make you think about diving in a different way. Along the way, you learn to look beyond your own dive, notice when someone needs help and respond with greater confidence.
Safety comes first. Our PADI Master Instructors take time to explain each exercise, demonstrate the skills and help you practise. You can ask questions, work through anything you find difficult and build your confidence without feeling rushed.
Some divers take Rescue because they want to progress towards Divemaster. Others simply want to become a more capable buddy. Whatever brings you to us, we want you to leave with useful skills and a real sense of achievement.
Rescue training takes two days. If you also need Emergency First Response (EFR), allow a separate day for this first-aid course. Rescue starts from £325 per person when four people book and take the course together. EFR is charged separately.
Tell us about your diving experience and any first-aid qualification you hold. We will help you plan the right course for your holiday. Have a chat with us on WhatsApp.
Your PADI Rescue course in Hurghada, step by step
Allow two days for Rescue training from shore in Hurghada, plus one shore-based day for EFR if needed. Complete your eLearning before the practical training so you can spend your time with us learning and practising the skills.
- Before you book: send us your dates, diving certification, recent experience and first-aid details. We will check the requirements with you and explain your course plan.
- Prepare at home: once we receive your deposit, we send your eLearning with instructions. Work through it before you arrive, and contact us if you need help.
- EFR, if required: spend a separate day on Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care, learning and practising first-aid and CPR skills. We arrange this alongside your Rescue course.
- Build your rescue skills: start with self-rescue, then practise helping other divers. Your instructor explains each exercise and gives you feedback as you work through it.
- Put it together: then use what you have learnt in realistic rescue scenarios. These bring the skills together and help you think through how to respond.
We never rush your learning. We confirm the daily arrangements with you before training. Certification depends on meeting all course requirements, and we will discuss any further training and costs with you if needed.
Your PADI Rescue course in Hurghada: personal support
There is a lot to enjoy about this course. You work together, solve problems and see your confidence grow as the exercises start to make sense. We love that moment when a student realises they can do something that seemed difficult at the start.
Our PADI Master Instructors teach in small groups, usually with two divers to one instructor. Families who want to learn together can train in groups of up to four, subject to the appropriate age and course requirements. This gives us time to explain, listen and help you improve.
Before you enrol, we recommend excellent buoyancy and excellent control in the water. We also suggest at least 50 fun dives so you can get the most from your Rescue course. This is our recommendation at Dive UK Hurghada, not a PADI requirement. With that experience behind you, you can focus on helping others while staying comfortable in the water yourself.
Rescue training can be demanding, so please tell us if you feel unsure or need a break. We take your concerns seriously. Your safety and learning experience matter far more than hurrying through an exercise.
In addition, EFR adds skills you can use away from diving too. It is a chance to practise helping someone who is ill or injured in a supportive setting, before you ever face that situation outside a classroom.
Read more about the PADI Rescue course, or message us about learning with Dive UK Hurghada.
PADI Rescue course in Hurghada: prices and essentials
Rescue and EFR are priced separately. All prices below are in GBP, per person, for the full course. Group rates apply when you book and take the same course together.
