From: 350€

Probably the most important speciality of all.

Have you ever thought, would I know what to do if my buddy got into trouble? or how can proper preparation help to avoid accidents? It is a truism that many dive accidents could have been prevented before entering the water by carrying out the correct procedures for the preparation and checking of equipment. The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue course is designed to help you learn to consider the safety and wellbeing of yourself and your fellow divers. Although the course has a serious purpose, it is an enjoyable way to build your confidence and skill levels. The importance of this speciality is shown by the fact that it is a pre-requisite for becoming an SSI Master Diver.

Many divers say that the Rescue Diver course is one of the most enjoyable and valuable of all diver certifications. The Stress and Rescue Diver course training will help you to understand how to prepare for your dive so as to prevent problems and, if necessary, manage dive emergencies. During the three open water sessions, you’ll cover aspects including:

Self-rescue and diver stress dive first aid underwater problems missing diver procedures egress (exits) surfacing the unconscious diver

emergency management and equipment swimming and non-swimming assists first aid procedures for pressure related accidents dive accident scenarios panicked diver response inwater artificial respiration

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• The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue course costs 255€ and includes three open water dives. The course can be completed in two days and is open to any diver aged 15 or over holding an Open Water certification.
• Please note that before commencing the course all students must hold the SSI React Right certification. Alternatively, you must have completed a first aid and CPR course within the last two years.
• The React Right and Diver Stress and Rescue bundle costs 400€ and can be completed in three days.