Stress & Rescue

This globally recognized certification program is the best way to begin your lifelong adventures as a certified scuba diver. Personalized training is combined with in-water practice sessions to ensure you have the skills and experience required to become truly comfortable underwater. You will earn the SSI Open Water Diver certification.

If you're still undecided about which specialized program suits you best, try enrolling in the SSI Advanced Open Water Diver course! You'll get to experience deep diving, navigation, and three additional specialized courses of your choice before deciding to commit to full-scale specialized training. It's an excellent way to experience what advanced diver training is like and how it can enhance your diving adventures. In the Advanced Open Water Diver program, you will experience five different specialties, with one open water dive per specialty. After receiving thorough briefings from an SSI instructor, you will dive in open water once per specialty. Completing this program will give you the freedom to explore on your own. You can take full specialty training at any time in the future and receive credit toward your Advanced Open Water Diver certification.

The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty Program teaches the essential skills to protect yourself and other divers. You will learn how to identify stress, prevent accidents, and receive instruction in practical techniques for conducting rescues and providing emergency care. Through a combination of pool sessions and open water dives, you will be prepared and confident in handling emergency situations and providing assistance. Upon completion, you will receive the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certificate.

React Right is SSI's first emergency response course, providing the necessary training and knowledge to serve as a first responder in medical emergencies. In this flexible diving program, you can choose the subjects you want to learn, including an initial assessment, first aid, CPR, and basic stabilization techniques. You can also learn about emergency oxygen administration in diving situations and get an introduction to automated external defibrillators (AEDs). This program will provide you with the tools and confidence you need to respond to emergencies through a combination of classroom instruction and practical training scenarios. Upon certification, you will be able to serve as an emergency first responder, providing first aid, CPR, oxygen administration, and AED support in medical emergencies. Get your SSI React Right Specialty Certificate today!

The Divemaster program is the first step on an exciting journey, earning the respect of your diving buddies and becoming a diving ambassador by joining the Divemaster program. What you need to start is 40 confirmed/logged dives and a certification. Deep Diving, Navigation, Night & Limited Visibility, or experience with at least 5 confirmed/logged dives in each specialty, including Diver Stress & Rescue, you will be certified as a Dive Guide upon completion of the Divemaster course. If you are interested in turning your passion into a career by becoming a guide for certified divers, teaching ecology programs, assisting instructors, or even becoming an instructor yourself, your next step is to upgrade to Divemaster. To qualify, you must have a minimum of 60 logged/verified dives. You can upgrade to Divemaster immediately or at any time afterward by studying the Science of Diving independently and passing the post-course exam, which will make you an SSI Professional. There are thousands of high-growth career opportunities worldwide for the next generation.