Stress and Rescue for Divers

Exploring overhead environments like caves and wrecks is an exciting endeavor. However, squeezing traditional dive equipment into the tight spaces found within these areas can be challenging. Improving your diver trim and streamlining by using a sidemount configuration allows you to explore more constricted places than ever before. The Extended Range Sidemount program trains you to dive in a sidemount configuration, and the techniques required to use multiple stage cylinders carried for decompression diving efficiently and effectively. You will earn the SSI Extended Range Sidemount certification after completing this program and can then apply that configuration to all other extended range programs.

Dive into the crystal-clear waters of Koh Tao easily and safely with a trial dive designed for beginners. Experience the magic of diving under the guidance of our experienced instructors—no prior experience required.

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.English, Suomi, German, Spanish 

Be ready to handle emergencies with confidence! The SSI React Right and Oxygen Provider Course at Koh Tao Divers equips you with vital skills for managing diving and non-diving emergencies. This one-day course focuses on primary and secondary care, CPR, first aid, and administering emergency oxygen, making it an essential certification for divers and a valuable life skill for everyone.

At Koh Tao Divers, we know that a confident and well-prepared diver makes the underwater world safer for everyone. SSI’s Stress Management and Rescue course is an important step in your diving career, where you’ll learn to prevent and manage emergencies while improving your self-awareness and ability to help others.As the oldest dive center on Koh Tao, we bring decades of experience to every course, ensuring that you learn from seasoned professionals. This course isn’t just about developing skills; it’s about giving you the tools to handle real-world challenges with calm and control. Whether you dive for fun or are aiming to become a diving professional, the Stress and Rescue course is an important milestone on the path to becoming a well-rounded diver.

Join us at Koh Tao Divers to take your diving career to the next level with our SSI Instructor Courses, where learning continues beyond the classroom into the vibrant underwater world.Embark on an exhilarating journey to becoming a certified diving instructor. With our comprehensive training program, expert instruction, and flexible training schedules, you'll be fully equipped to inspire others to explore the wonders of the underwater world.

Ready to take the first step into the world of technical diving? The SSI XR Foundations Course at Koh Tao Divers is the perfect introduction to advanced diving techniques and equipment configurations. This course focuses on the critical skills needed for extended range (XR) diving, including precise buoyancy control, gas management, and equipment handling.Whether you’re considering technical diving or simply want to enhance your diving skills, XR Foundations provides a solid foundation for your future underwater adventures. With Koh Tao Divers’ expert instructors and state-of-the-art equipment, you’ll gain the confidence and knowledge to tackle more challenging dives.

To join the SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC), you must be a certified Divemaster or hold an equivalent qualification. This comprehensive program is part of SSI’s 2-Step Instructor Training Approach. It begins with the Instructor Training Course combination, supported by immersive digital learning. After successfully completing the ITC, you will attend the Instructor Evaluation (IE) to become an SSI Open Water Instructor. As a certified instructor, you’ll be able to independently teach key SSI programs such as Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue, and Dive Guide. Need more time or want to gain hands-on experience before becoming a full instructor? You can take the Assistant Instructor portion as a standalone step. This allows you to assist with real student courses, build valuable teaching experience, and then complete the Instructor Evaluation at your own pace. The possibilities are endless – start your scuba diving instructor career now!

The SSI Extended Range Trimix training program is the core program that all other open-circuit programs build on. This program is the start of your exciting journey to become an accomplished tech diver. Using either a sidemount or twinset configuration, this program prepares you to plan and conduct trimix decompression dives to a maximum depth of 45 meters. You will learn the techniques and procedures for using trimix breathing gases and nitrox mixtures of up to 100% oxygen for decompression. You will earn the SSI Extended Range Trimix diver certification after completing this program and gain new tech diver knowledge.

To join the SSI Instructor Training Course (ITC), you must be a certified Divemaster or hold an equivalent qualification. This comprehensive program is part of SSI’s 2-Step Instructor Training Approach. It begins with the Instructor Training Course combination, supported by immersive digital learning. After successfully completing the ITC, you will attend the Instructor Evaluation (IE) to become an SSI Open Water Instructor. As a certified instructor, you’ll be able to independently teach key SSI programs such as Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Enriched Air Nitrox, Diver Stress & Rescue, and Dive Guide. Need more time or want to gain hands-on experience before becoming a full instructor? You can take the Assistant Instructor portion as a standalone step. This allows you to assist with real student courses, build valuable teaching experience, and then complete the Instructor Evaluation at your own pace. The possibilities are endless – start your scuba diving instructor career now!