Diver Stress and Rescue

Intent:
The SSI Diver Stress & Rescue specialty provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to identify stress, prevent accidents, and manage common emergency situations encountered by recreational divers.

Requirements for Completion:
- Complete all academic sessions and assessments.
- Complete a final exam with a passing score of at least 80%.
- Complete at least three (3) pool/confined water sessions.
- Complete at least three (3) open water training dives.

Certification:
- Upon completion of all academic and in-water requirements, the SSI Professional may issue the program’s digital certification card.
- Certified SSI divers can dive with an equally or more qualified buddy in environments equivalent to their training and within the recommended depth limits of their certifications.
- Students younger than 15 years old will be certified as an SSI Junior Diver in the applicable program, and can dive under the direct supervision of a dive professional, or with a certified adult, in environments equivalent to their training and within the recommended depth limits.

Requisites:
- Be physically capable of completing the required skills.
- Have proof of current First Aid and CPR training within two (2) years prior to issuing a certification card.
- Have the following SSI certifications or an equivalent from a recognized training agency: Open Water Diver
- Medical Clearance for any pre existing conditions (read, fill and sign the standard Medical Statement).