Classified Dive Buddy Course
Become the Buddy Who Makes Diving PossibleScuba diving changes lives — and as a Classified Dive Buddy, you can help make that experience accessible to more people.The
SSI Classified Dive Buddy program trains certified divers (Stress &
Rescue or equivalent) to safely support Classified Divers — individuals
with limited mobility or sensory needs — so they can explore the
underwater world with confidence and independence.You’ll
learn specialized techniques for equipment handling, entries and exits,
communication, propulsion, and emergency assistance tailored to
different ability levels. It’s rewarding, skill-building training that
expands your own diving capabilities while opening the sport to others.Prerequisites are straightforward: age 18+, current First Aid/CPR (within 2 years), and Stress & Rescue (or equivalent).Ready
to be part of a more inclusive dive community? Contact us to join the
next Classified Dive Buddy course and help more people experience the
freedom of weightlessness underwater.
September 26, 2026