Diver Stress & Rescue Specialty

Why take this course?

The best buddy you can have is one who can manage themselves, prevent emergencies, and solve problems. Our SSI Stress and Rescue Diver course is a pivotal step in expanding your diving knowledge and experience. You’ll learn to look beyond yourself and consider the well-being of other divers. Rescue training is serious, challenging, and promises to build your confidence.

Stress and Rescue Diver

We Look Forward To Helping You Become The Ultimate Stress & Rescue Diver!

During this course, your instructor will cover the following

CLASSROOM LEARNING SESSION

During the classroom session, your instructor will collect the required paperwork (see prerequisites) discuss the exercises and scenarios you’ll be performing in the pool and open water, and provide various hints, tips, and suggestions on how to optimize your in-water experiences.

POOL DIVE

During the pool training session, you’ll practice a variety of rescue training exercises.  These are the same skills you’ll perform during the open water dives. You’ll practice a variety of techniques while developing your rescue skills and self-confidence.

OPEN WATER EXERCISES AND SCENARIOS

There are three separate dives, performed on the same day at the open water site.  This is where you’ll have the opportunity to apply the exercises learned in the pool and participate in open-water scenarios.

At the end of this program, participants will have successfully completed all academic and pool sessions as well as all open water training dives.

  • Have a MySSI account.  To Create your own personal MySSI account HERE or download the (free) MySSI app to your mobile device from the Apple or Android app store
  • Be sure to upload a digital photo to your account and enter a complete address. (You’ll need this in order to access your Diver Stress & Rescue training material.)
  • Show proof of being an SSI Referral diver, Open Water diver, or hold an equivalent certification from another recognized training agency.
    NOTE:  The SSI Referral Diver may enroll in this specialty and complete all academic and pool/confined water training sessions.  However, the open-water training dives/scenarios must be conducted after completion of all in-water training for the Open Water Diver Course.
  • Be at least 12 years old
  • Have proof of current First Aid and CPR training within two (2) years prior to issuing a certification card. This can be completed before or after the Stress & Rescue Course.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  In order to process the SSI Stress and Rescue Diver Specialty Certification, participants need to show proof of certification in CPR/First Aid within the past 24 months.  Training must be hands-on training.  Online-only training will not be accepted. This can be done prior to starting the course or after the open-water diving scenarios. CPR/First Aid training (Our DAN BLS (CPR and First Aid) and EO2 (Emergency Oxygen for Scuba Diving Injuries) course is highly recommended)

Be sure to download, print, complete all required areas on each form (name, date, initials, etc.) and hand the completed documents to the instructor, when you arrive for your class.

View the Required Course Documents

VERY IMPORTANT:
UNFORTUNATELY, THE PARTICIPANT WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ENTER THE WATER UNTIL THE PROPER DOCUMENTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED, SIGNED, AND REVIEWED FOR ACCURACY BY YOUR INSTRUCTOR.

Includes

  • SSI digital materials (manual, videos) They are updated for life, at no additional fee!
  • SSI Digital Certification Card
  • Use of Tanks, Fills, and Weights
  • Learning Sessions In The Classroom & Pool Dives
  • (1) day at an open water location, completing the Open Water Dives and Scenarios
  • The use of a Regulator, BCD, and Gauges (For pool only)

Not Included

  • Mask, snorkel, fins & booties (pool and open water)
  • Regulator, BCD, Gauges, Exposure Suit for open water dives (these items are available for rental)
  • Safety equipment (see suggestions below)
  • Transportation, Meals & Lodging
  • Park and facility entry fees
  • CPR/First Aid training (Our DAN BLS (CPR and First Aid) and EO2 (Emergency Oxygen for Scuba Diving Injuries) course is highly recommended)

A part of being a qualified Stress and Rescue Diver is having the proper safety equipment. Beyond the standard scuba equipment, you’ll need the following safety items:

  • Signaling device (surface and underwater)
  • First Aid Kit (recommended but not required)
  • Compass
  • Blank slate

  • The course includes the SSI online digital manual. Once you begin using the digital manual there is no refund.
  • Should you cancel or transfer FOR ANY REASON less than 48 hours before the starting date of the course, all fees will be forfeited.
  • Should you cancel or transfer less than seven days but more than 48 hours before the starting date of the class, there will be a $90 transfer/cancellation fee

Course Fee

CHATFIELD
Standard Course
$285
Chatfield Reservoir at Chatfield State Park
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BLUE HOLE
Standard Course
$285
The Blue Hole in Santa Rosa, NM
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CUSTOMIZED
Private Request
$TBD
Call for Pricing
*Pricing varies based on Location of Open Water Dives, number of students, etc.
CALL TO SCHEDULE
303-789-2450
E-KIT ONLY
$100
Digital Online Materials ONLY
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