Stress & Rescue
Learn to identify stress, prevent accidents, and learn rescue diver skills with this essential Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty program. Help yourself and other divers to stay safe. Get started now!

Start your Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty adventure
The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers.
Course Highlights
- Learn to identify stress in divers
- Develop accident prevention skills
- Master practical rescue techniques
- Learn to provide emergency care
- Combine pool and open water practice sessions
What You’ll Learn
- Stress identification in diving situations
- Accident prevention strategies
- Practical rescue techniques for various scenarios
- Emergency care procedures for diving-related incidents
- Self-rescue and diver assistance methods
Course Structure
- Theoretical sessions on stress, prevention, and rescue
- Pool practice: Controlled environment for skill development
- Open water sessions: Real-world application of rescue techniques
Skills You’ll Develop
- Quick stress recognition in diving situations
- Effective accident prevention
- Confident execution of rescue techniques
- Ability to provide emergency care
- Enhanced overall diving safety awareness
Certification
Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification.
Benefits of This Course
- Increased confidence in handling diving emergencies
- Enhanced safety for yourself and your diving buddies
- Valuable life-saving skills applicable beyond diving
- Prerequisite for many advanced diving and professional-level courses
Who Should Take This Course?
This course is ideal for:
- Divers looking to enhance their safety skills
- Those interested in diving leadership roles
- Divers preparing for professional-level certifications
- Anyone wanting to be a more responsible and capable dive buddy
Become a Safer, More Confident Diver!
Ready to take your diving skills to the next level and become a valuable asset to any dive team? Enroll in the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty course and gain the knowledge and skills to handle diving emergencies with confidence!
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)