SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Course

SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Course

Build confidence to prevent and manage problems in and around the water. Choose the option that suits you:

• Option 1 — eLearning & Certification Credit Only: Complete your academic training online and earn certification credit, then arrange the in-water training separately with an SSI Dive Centre.
• Option 2 — Full Course (including eLearning & Certification Credit): Includes online theory plus the required in-water training with Dorset Diving.

What you’ll learn

• Recognising and reducing stress in yourself and others
• Effective rescue planning and teamwork
• Assisting tired, panicked, or unresponsive divers
• Surface management, tows, exits, and search patterns
• Equipment considerations and incident prevention

In-water training (included in the Full Course)

• Confined-water skill development and problem-solving
• Open-water rescue scenarios and response drills
• Search patterns, surfacing techniques, and exits
• Scene management and post-incident considerations

Important

• Open Water Diver (or equivalent) required for the in-water component.
• React Right / current first aid & CPR is typically required for certification; you can pair it with this course.

Free registration

Register with Dorset Diving

What’s next?

Progress to Master Diver pathways or start your Divemaster journey.