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SSI Diver Stress & Rescue

FACTS AND TRAINING STANDARDS

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.

MINIMUM AGE FOR PARTICIPATION 12
 
AMOUNT OF ACADEMIC SESSIONS 6
AMOUNT OF POOL/CONFINED WATER SESSIONS 3
AMOUNT OF OPEN WATER DIVES 3
MAXIMUM TRAINING DEPTH 30m / 100ft
SUGGESTED DURATION OF THE TRAINING PROGRAM 10 - 15 h