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SSI DIVER STRESS & RESCUE

 “Be prepared for those unexpected emergencies."

Stress is a major contributor to rescue situations and diving accidents. Through this course you will learn accident prevention, as well as how to handle problem situations if they occur.

The program is about avoiding, recognizing and solving problems on the surface and under water. The course runs two - four days in which you will participate in academic and in-water sessions in the pool and in the open water. As a prerequisite for certification you need to have a valid CPR & First Aid certificate.

If you want to learn more about DIVER STRESS & RESCUE, you can buy the manual or the DVD even if you don't want to sign up for the course.

DIVER STRESS & RESCUE SPECIALTY COURSE Content:

  • What Is Stress?
  • Stress In Diving:Causes And Prevention
  • Detecting And Dealing With Stress
  • Accident Management
  • Skills Needed To Deal With Panic And Rescues
  • Conditions That Complicate Rescues
The primary goal of any SSI Specialty course is to teach you important skills in a fun environment. All courses are taught using home study, short academic sessions, and in-water training.

Combine other specialties while taking the DIVER STRESS & RESCUE course! NAVIGATION or SEARCH AND RECOVERY are great add ons. The possibilities are limitless!

For more information about SSI Specialty Programs contact your local SSI FACILITY!

What is EFR?

Emergency First Response (EFR) is the fastest-growing international CPR, Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid training organization.

Many divers take the Emergency First Response course to meet program prerequisites, such as SSI Stress & Rescue, or as preparation for becoming an SSI DiveCon. However, most have also found the EFR program to be relevant in everyday life. 

Course Schedule

Day one Independent Study 
In our air-conditioned classrooms, watch the informative and fun SSI videos for both Rescue and EFR.

LUNCH BREAK
EFR classroom lecture and skills practice
 
Day two Classroom Session
One of our highly trained instructors reviews sections 1-3 of the knowledge reviews, offering you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

LUNCH BREAK

Confined Water Skills Practice
Practice various techniques, such as self-rescue, diver tows, methods of dealing with divers in distress and responding to an emergency from a boat or shore.
 
Day three Classroom lecture
This second classroom session continues with reviewing chapters 4 and 5 and a final multiple-choice exam.   

LUNCH BREAK

Open Water Training Session
Practice more techniques for dealing with divers in distress, such as underwater search patterns, boat management and surfacing unconscious divers.
 
Day four Open Water Scenarios
Here's a chance to put your newly acquired skills to the test with four realistic open water rescue scenarios.  Be prepared for anything to happen!
Congratulations!  You're a certified Rescue Diver!