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The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program teaches you the skills you need to protect yourself and other divers.

You will learn how to identify stress, how to prevent accidents and be taught practical techniques to conduct rescues and provide emergency care. With a combination of pool and open water practice sessions, you will become well prepared and confident at handling emergency and rescue situations.

Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification.

Safety, confidence and ability

Here are the benefits you can expect from attending this training program:

• Experience more comfort by understanding how to recognize and prevent stress
• Learn the proper techniques to help yourself and to assist others in stressful situations
• Increase your confidence and your skill level

Facts and Training Standards

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)

Training Prerequisites

SSI Entry-Level Programs – Open Water Diver, Freediver, or Mermaid require students to complete a water fitness evaluation prior to open water training. The goal of this evaluation is to determine a comfort level baseline consisting of:

• Swim Assessment
• Survival Float

Technical Requirements

To start training, students must create a MySSI profile. This can either be done via the SSI website at www.divessi.com/register or by installing the MySSI App.

Simply download the app for either iOS or Android, set up the user profile, and access the world of diving in minutes! The MySSI App safely stores everything in one place, online or offline – training materials, logbook, and certification cards. This includes Recreational Scuba, Extended Range, Freediving and Mermaid.

Medical & Administrative Requirements

Each student or candidate must complete the required SSI Training Record Forms prior to participating in any SSI training program. The forms for minors must be reviewed and signed by a parent or guardian.

Responsible Diver Code

SSI Responsible Diver Code - Scuba Diving

SSI Responsible Diver Code - Freediving

SSI Responsible Diver Code - Extended Range Diving

• Diver Medical Statement & Questionnaire or Physician’s Approval to Dive (where required)
• Training Assumption of Risk, Liability Release, & Liability Release, & Hold Harmless Agreement (where required / not applicable within the European Union)
• Program-specific Completion Record (done by the Instructor prior to certification)