SSI Diver Stress & Rescue

Course Overview & Training Objectives

A specialized safety and emergency program focused on identifying diving stress, preventing panic before it develops, and executing emergency interventions. Consists of 6 academic modules, a minimum of 3 pool/confined water training sessions, and 3 open water rescue scenario dives. Covers self-stress management, tired diver tows, missing diver search patterns, controlled buoyant lifts of unconscious divers from up to 9 meters, in-water artificial respiration, and victim extrication.

Operational Envelope

• Max Depth: 18m (60ft)
• Decompression: No decompression
• Breathing Gases: Air
• Equipment Rig: Single cylinder

Course Structure & Training Requirements

• Course Duration: 2 to 3 Days
• Required Training Dives: 3 in-water dives
• Classroom & Theory: 12 hours instruction

Entry Gates & Prerequisites

SSI Open Water Diver (or equivalent); valid First Aid/CPR and Oxygen Provider training (SSI React Right) within 24 months; min age 12