The SSI Stress & Rescue Diver course is one of the most challenging and rewarding steps in your diving journey — and one of the most important. You'll learn how to recognise and prevent diving accidents before they occur, manage emergencies underwater and at the surface, and assist other divers in distress. The best rescue is the one that never happens — and this course teaches you exactly that. Course Outline | 3 Components | 2 Days Digital Learning (Online Study): understand and recognise diver emergencies and learn rescue techniques at your own pace Pool Training: practice rescue exercises and emergency scenarios in confined water Ocean Dives: apply and consolidate all rescue skills and emergency scenarios in the ocean Topics & Skills What Is Stress? Stress in Diving — Causes & Prevention Detecting & Dealing With Stress Accident Management Rescue Skills: Self Aid Buddy Assist & Rescue Rescuing an Unconscious Diver Conditions That Complicate Rescue Prerequisites SSI Advanced Open Water Diver certification or equivalent from a recognised training agency Minimum age | 12 years old Current First Aid, CPR & Oxygen Provider certification (training available through us — contact for details) What's Included What's Needed Online SSI training materials Professional SSI instruction All scuba equipment Emergency equipment (first aid kit, oxygen unit, rescue breathing masks) Pool training 3 x ocean dives SSI Stress & Rescue Diver certification 1-year Tas Divers Club membership (valued at $100) Mask & snorkel Current First Aid, CPR & Oxygen Provider certification DSMB + reel (recommended) Own transport — including the ability to transport scuba gear & tanks for the duration of the course Own accommodation (if required)Dive medical (if required) Get your Nitrox ticket at the same time! Add SSI Enriched Air Nitrox to your Stress & Rescue course for just $200 (save $49 on the standalone price of $249). Schedule Day One Day Two Pool training Rescue exercises & emergency scenarios Launceston or Hobart 3 x ocean dives Launceston or Hobart dive sites All rescue scenarios in open water At Tas Divers we believe in small group sizes guaranteed. Please carefully review all conditions before booking. Contact us if you have questions about First Aid and CPR prerequisites — we can help you get sorted before your course date.
