May 22, 2023 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm CDT
One of the reasons people start diving is to reduce stress. Sometimes however stress creeps into diving situations and can lead to uncomfortable circumstances. This program helps you to learn to identify stress in yourself and your buddy. By recognizing it you can help to mitigate it. We also cover diving rescues for situations where the stress has not been mitigated so you are familiar with the importance of recognizing the stress early.
Stress is a major cause of diving accidents and negatively impacts rescue situations. This program teaches you the skills and knowledge required to recognize and deal with stress, prevent accidents and properly deal with emergency situations encountered by divers. You will earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue Specialty certification after completing this program.
What are the training sessions?
- Classroom Session 1 focuses on recognizing stress in yourself and others as well as learning what to so for self-rescue
- Classroom Session 2 focuses on in-water rescues and procedures
- Confined Water Session helps with the in-water rescues as well as felf-rescue skills
- Open Water Session – This is a practical demonstration of self and buddy awareness, self=rescue and recues involving other divers,
What is the class schedule?
The Stress & Rescue Specialty course is a two evening course followed by a confined water session and an Open Water Session which can be completed locally or on one of our Oceanic Ventures Escorted Adventures! You will also need First Aid/CPR/AED/O2 Provider. We have a React Right program which starts immediately following this program.
To benefit most from the course, you need to complete all of the reading and textbook exercises prior to attending class. The on-line written exam must be completed prior to the pool/confined water session. You will also need a total diving system including weights, and cylinders. The weight, cylinders and other equipment may be rented for the program from Oceanic Ventures
What is included in the program?
- Instruction for all class, pool & open water sessions
- Educational materials including, lecture notes and cards when earned
- SSI Digital Educational Materials
- Use of cylinders for confined water sessions
- Use of instructional aids for class
Not Included: Total Diving System, transportation to the open water sessions (car pool can be arranged), park entrance fees, cylinders and air fills for open water sessions.
Note: to earn your Stress Rescue Diver certification, you need to have a current CPR/First Aid Certification and an Oxygen Provider Certification. These certification programs are offered at Oceanic Ventures.
What equipment is required?
Required Equipment beyond Basic System: Your instructor will work with you to determine what is best for your needs and goals (please wait and talk to your instructor prior to purchasing new equipment so you don’t purchase things you may not be able to use in the program). Some of the things you may want to consider are:
- Personal CPR pocket mask
- Personal First Aid Kit
- PErsonal Oxygen Kit
- Compass, pencil and slate
- Surface Marker Buoy and spool or reel
- Primary, back-up and marker light
What is the minimum class size and the maximum class size?
- Minimum: 2 person minimum for class,
- Maximum: 6 (although there will be a 4 to 1 ratio of Dive Leader to student)
What are the prerequisites?
Open Water Certification and 12 with parent consent.
What specialty classes are covered?
Stress & Rescue Certification