SSI DIVER STRESS AND RESCUE
Rewarding, challenging, and fun — the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue program is often described as one of the most valuable and enjoyable dive courses available.
This program provides essential hands-on training in preventing and managing dive emergencies, giving you the confidence to handle unexpected situations with skill and calm.
You’ll learn how to identify stress in yourself and others, perform diver assists and rescues, manage accident scenarios, and deliver effective first aid at the surface and underwater.
These are life-saving skills that can make a real difference when it counts. Many divers consider this their most empowering and transformative course — a true milestone in their diving journey.
COURSE OVERVIEW
The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue program is designed to build your confidence and competence as a diver by teaching you how to prevent, recognize, and manage dive emergencies. It is one of the most rewarding programs you can complete, providing the skills needed to help both yourself and others in stressful or emergency situations. Many divers consider it the most valuable course in their training journey.
During the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue program you will complete academic online study, confined water training, and open water rescue scenarios. You’ll start with self-paced digital learning to understand the theory behind diver stress, emergency procedures, and rescue techniques. In the pool, you’ll practise key rescue skills in a controlled environment, and then apply what you’ve learned during open water dives, managing realistic accident simulations.
Key skills include recognizing and responding to diver stress, emergency management and equipment use, and performing rescues for both panicked and unresponsive divers. You’ll also learn how to manage dive accident situations, assist tired or injured divers, and build strong situational awareness. The course not only prepares you for emergencies—it transforms you into a more confident, capable, and supportive dive buddy.
PREREQUISITES
Minimum Age: 12
Be physically capable of completing the course
Be trained and current for first aid and CPR within the previous two years (CLICK HERE for the React Right program)
Academic Sessions: Online learning
Confined sessions:1
Open Water Dives: 2
Depth: Varies Suggested
Time: 3 days
COST $600
add on React Right $150 (save $50)
Includes:
Total diving system
Online training
Practical application
E-card
Light refreshments during your course
Dive club membership
Student rates on new equipment purchases from us
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