Diver Stress & Rescue

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Course is an essential program for divers who want to take their skills to the next level by learning how to prevent and manage emergencies. This course focuses on recognizing stress in yourself and others, developing problem-solving abilities, and mastering rescue techniques for a wide range of underwater and surface scenarios. It’s the perfect training for confident, safety-minded divers.

Key Features of the Course:

• Prerequisites:

  • Open Water Diver certification (or equivalent).

  • Current React Right (or equivalent First Aid, CPR, and Oxygen Administration) certification.

  • Minimum Age: 15 years old.

• Course Structure:

  • Knowledge Development: Learn about stress and its impact on divers, emergency management, and accident prevention strategies through interactive theory sessions.

  • Confined Water Training: Practice self-rescue, buddy rescue, and stress management techniques in a controlled environment.

  • Open Water Scenarios: Apply your skills in realistic rescue situations, such as assisting panicked or unresponsive divers and managing emergency equipment.

Course Highlights:

• Recognize and manage stress in yourself and others before it escalates into an emergency.

• Learn techniques for rescuing panicked and unresponsive divers.

• Gain confidence in handling missing diver situations and performing underwater and surface searches.

• Enhance your dive planning and risk assessment skills.

Certification Benefits:

After successfully completing the course, you’ll earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue certification, which:

• Enhances your safety awareness and ability to act as a dependable dive buddy.

• Prepares you for professional-level certifications such as Divemaster or advanced specialties.

• Equips you with life-saving skills applicable in diving and everyday emergencies.

Why Choose This Course?

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Course is invaluable for divers who want to enhance their confidence, responsibility, and ability to respond in critical situations. Whether you’re diving recreationally or planning to pursue professional training, this course will elevate your skills and make you a more prepared and reliable diver.

Take the next step in your diving journey and become the diver everyone wants to have in their group. Enroll in the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Course today!