Be the diver others rely on.
SSI Diver Stress & Rescue
Stay calm. React fast. Make a difference.
The SSI Diver Stress & Rescue course is one of the most rewarding programs you can take as a diver. It’s designed to build your awareness, boost your confidence, and give you the practical skills to handle emergencies — in and out of the water.
You’ll learn how to identify stress in yourself and others, respond to panic, manage accidents, and perform diver rescues with real-world techniques. It’s hands-on, challenging, and often described as the most valuable course divers ever take.
Course Overview
- Self-Rescue: Stay in control and manage your own response first
- Recognising Stress: Learn to spot signs of stress before they become problems
- Rescue Techniques: Practise helping panicked or unresponsive divers
- Emergency Management: Use the right tools, protocols, and communication techniques
- Dive Accident Scenarios: Train in realistic scenarios to build muscle memory
Who It’s For
- Divers who want to be more confident and capable in the water
- Anyone planning to become a dive professional
- People who enjoy being calm under pressure and helping others
What You Need
- Minimum age: 12
- Open Water Diver certification or equivalent
- Be fit and healthy to dive
- Valid first aid and CPR certification within the past 2 years (see React Right program)
Course Details
- Duration: 3 days
- Confined Sessions: 1
- Open Water Dives: 2
- Depth: Varies
- Includes: Online training, full scuba gear, instructor-led training, recognition certificate and e-card
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SSI STRESS AND RESCUE
$599.00
COURSE OVERVIEW
- Self-rescue
- Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
- Emergency management and equipment
- Rescuing panicked divers
- Rescuing unresponsive divers
- Dive accident situations
Complete your rescue training with emergency response skills. To enrol in Diver Stress & Rescue, you’ll need a valid First Aid and CPR certification. The React Right program is a simple add-on that gives you the essential skills to respond to emergencies both in and out of the water. It covers primary assessment, first aid, CPR, and emergency oxygen use — making it the perfect companion to your rescue training. Add React Right for just $200 when booking your Diver Stress & Rescue course.
