SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Specialty | Scuba Schools International
No Mask Swim
Cramp Removal with Assistance Underwater (Neutrally Buoyant)
Dissconnect:Reconnect The Inflator Hose
Transporting an Unconscious Diver
Unconscious Diver Underwater (Back)
Stationary Gas Sharing
Gas Sharing Ascent (Passing the Primary Regulator)
Diver Rescue (Assisting a Distressed Diver)
Emergency Swimming Ascent
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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.
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.
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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)
Languages
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
Become a Professional
Continue your career by becoming a Divemaster and qualify further as an Assistant Instructor. Alternatively, combine your training by joining an Assistant Instructor and Instructor Training Course (ITC) to graduate as an Open Water Instructor now.
Becoming a scuba instructor is just the beginning of an exciting career pathway.
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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.
Training Center Selection & Affiliation
Every student must select an SSI Training Center as their “Training Partner” during the course registration process. Affiliation ensures personalized service and a high-quality training experience.
Students can also change affiliation or choose to affiliate with multiple Training Centers in their user profile. When affiliating with a Training Center online or via the MySSI App, a Privacy Policy Agreement will be processed to comply with GDPR regulations.
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 DivingSSI Responsible Diver Code - FreedivingSSI Responsible Diver Code - Extended Range DivingDiver 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)
Training Course Costs
Training consists of various components which are either charged singly or as a package depending on the selected Training Center. The components are:
Training Materials / Digital Kit
Tuition for Academics and In-Water Training
Open Water Training Dives
Certification
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