Stress and Rescue SSI

The SSI Stress and Rescue programme focuses on recognising and managing stress in diving — both in yourself and in other divers — and on the practical responses to in-water accidents. At L'Océana VSM, the instructors draw on students' own logged experience to run scenario-based sessions, which is where the programme is most effective.

The course covers stress identification, preventive action, and active rescue techniques for both surface and underwater situations. It's aimed at divers who already have autonomous experience and want to be a more capable dive partner.

Prerequisites are strict: minimum age 15, an Open Water Diver certification or equivalent, a React Right specialty (or equivalent first aid) dated within the last two years, and an autonomous diving certification to 50 m. A medical certificate is required.

This course is recognised internationally within the SSI system and pairs logically with further SSI professional-track training. The centre can advise on progression routes depending on the student's objectives.