Stress and Rescue Diver

Stress and Rescue Diver Course

Our Stress and Rescue Diver course is designed to teach divers to minimize stress and to react well if and when stress does occur in a diving situation. In addition, rescue techniques and skills are discussed and developed in the classroom, pool, and open water.

Knowledge: You will learn the signs of stress, and how to deal with stress in yourself and other divers before the dive, during the dive and after the dive. Also, you will learn about different personality types and the common actions of each type in stressful situations.

Skills: You will learn skills and techniques to help you and other divers prevent and overcome common stressors associated with diving. You will also learn self aid and buddy aid skills for potentially stressful and/or rescue situations.

Equipment: You will learn about how your equipment can help you to stay relaxed and enjoy every dive, what equipment is required in various rescue situations and how to use your equipment properly in the event of a rescue.