Start your Diver Stress and Rescue Course

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers.

You will learn how to identify stress, how to prevent accidents and be taught practical techniques to conduct rescues and provide emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water practice sessions, you will become well prepared and confident at handling emergency and rescue situations.

Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification.

Facts and Training Standards

• Minimum Age: 12
• Amount of Academic Sessions: 6
• Amount of Pool/Confined Water Sessions: 3
• Amount of Open Water Sessions: 3
• Maximum Training Depth: 18 m / 60 ft
• Suggested duration (h): 10-15
• Certification Prerequisites: Open Water Diver certification, Valid First Aid certification (not older than 2 years)