SSI STRESS/ RESCUE CERTIFICATION COURSE 

The Stress/ Rescue class is designed for divers who want to increase their skills in lifesaving and accident management beyond what is offered in most basic or advanced certification courses. You can improve your diving confidence and enjoyment by learning to recognize situations that lead to problems. By taking this specialty course, you will learn the basics of:

• The causes and prevention of stress
• Detecting and dealing with diving-related stress in yourself and others
• Accident management procedures
• Rescue skills that assist the victim, while protecting yourself
• Simple, yet effective search patterns
• Dealing with situations that complicate rescues

Knowledge   You will learn the signs of stress, and how to deal with stress in yourself and others before, during, and after the dive. You will learn about different personality types and typical actions of each type in stressful situations.

Skills   You will learn skills and techniques to help you and other divers prevent and overcome common stressors associated with diving. You will also learn self aid and buddy aid skills for potentially stressful and/or rescue situations.

Equipment   You will learn about how your equipment can help you to stay relaxed and enjoy every dive, what equipment is required in various rescue situations and how to use your equipment properly in the event of a rescue.

• Age: Minimum is 15 years.
• Certification: Open Water Diver Certification .
• CPR & First Aid Certification : If accredited First Aid and CPR certification are not offered as part of the course, current certification in both is required.