SSI Stress and Rescue Course
FROM $749
“Challenging” and “rewarding” are the perfect words to describe the SSI Stress and Rescue course. This program takes what you’ve already learned and expands on your knowledge of how to prevent problems and effectively manage them should they occur.
The Fun Part
The most rewarding part of this course is learning to recognise and respond to diver stress. You’ll rise to challenges and master the skills needed to help others in need. Many divers say this is the best course they have ever taken because it makes them a more confident and prepared buddy.
What You Learn
- Self rescue techniques
- Recognizing and managing stress in other divers
- Emergency management and equipment
- In-water rescue skills to assist panicked or unresponsive divers
- Proper accident management and first aid protocols
Course Structure
- Day one is dedicated to theory and an introduction to the concepts. We also head to the pool to do some confined water training.
- Day two involves practical application at a confined water site, like a beach, where you’ll practice rescue techniques and drills.
- Day three is the big finale! You’ll head out on the boat to apply your skills in realistic, open-water scenarios, putting everything you’ve learned to the test.
After completing this course, you’ll be awarded the SSI Stress and Rescue specialty certification, a crucial step in becoming a more responsible and skilled diver.
Prerequisites
To enroll in the Stress and Rescue course, you must:
- Be 12 years or older
- Have an Open Water certification
- Be trained and current for first aid and CPR within the previous two years. Our one-day React Right first aid and CPR course covers this.
For any more information please contact us!
Common questions
What do I need before I start?
You need to be at least 12, hold an Open Water certification, and have first aid and CPR training from within the last two years.
I don’t have current first aid training. Can you help?
Yes. We run an SSI React Right first aid and CPR course in one day before your Stress and Rescue course. It costs $200.
How long does it take?
Usually three days: theory and a pool session on day one, rescue practice at a sheltered shore site on day two, and scenarios from the boat on day three.
What will I learn?
Self-rescue, recognising and managing stress in other divers, emergency equipment and procedures, and in-water rescues of panicked or unresponsive divers.
Is gear included?
The course is from $749. If you need to hire gear, it’s an extra $100 for the course.
Why do people say it’s their favourite course?
It makes you a far more confident and useful buddy. It’s challenging, but most divers finish it feeling far more in control.
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Take the first step in your dive career and become a Divemaster. Working closely with an Instructor, you’ll expand your dive knowledge and hone your skills as you become a dive professional.
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From $549
Freediving opens up a whole new underwater world. The Freediver course takes 2 days to complete, the first day starts in the class reviewing the theory completed online and then we head to the pool for the confined water session. The 2nd day is out on our boat Sentinel in Deep Water Cove putting to practice the skills learned in the pool and depth training.
important information
Before diving with Paihia Dive please have a look at our Understanding The Risks form, as this will need to be completed before joining any of our trips. If you are doing any dive training including Intro Dives or refreshers, please have a look at our Medical Form, if required you may need to get your doctor to sign you off as fit to dive, before completing the activity.