Rescue Diver: Hands‑On Rescue and Emergency Care off Los Cristianos

LOS CRISTIANOS SCUBA FIELD GUIDE

Rescue Diver: Hands‑On Rescue and Emergency Care off Los Cristianos

A focused, two‑day SSI Stress & Rescue specialty course that pairs pool drills with open‑water scenarios to build rescue skills and earn certification.

Rescue Diver: Hands‑On Rescue and Emergency Care off Los Cristianos.

Duration
2 days
Location
Los Cristianos
Operator
Barbarian Diving
Category
Scuba
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Join the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program in Los Cristianos to master the skills needed to protect yourself and other divers. The course combines classroom fundamentals with hands‑on training and realistic scenarios, teaching you how to identify diver stress, prevent accidents, perform rescue techniques and administer emergency care in both pool and open‑water settings, culminating in an SSI Stress & Rescue Specialty certification.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

LANGUAGE ACCESS

Multilingual Instruction

Instruction and briefings are available in multiple languages to accommodate visiting divers and internationals seeking clear, practical training.

SKILL BUILDING

Realistic Rescue Scenarios

The program emphasizes realistic, hands‑on scenarios so candidates practice identifying stress, preventing incidents and carrying out practical rescue techniques under guided supervision.

CERTIFICATION

A Certification That Matters

On successful completion you earn the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Specialty certification, demonstrating readiness to contribute to safety on dive boats and in group dives.

What the day feels like

What the course feels like

Over two concentrated days you progress from recognizing diver stress to rehearsing rescue actions and emergency care. Expect a mix of instruction and repeated practical drills—first in controlled pool environments, then in open water—so that techniques become instinctive and you leave with both confidence and formal certification.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this course suits — and who should seek prerequisites first.

1
Experienced recreational diversDivers who already hold prerequisite certifications and want to deepen safety and rescue skills will find this course appropriate.
2
Aspiring dive professionalsThose progressing toward professional roles will benefit from formal rescue training that strengthens emergency response capabilities.
3
Casual holiday diversRecreational divers seeking greater confidence in buddy rescue techniques should enroll only if they meet the stated prerequisites.
4
Divers without First Aid/Oxygen Provider certificationNot an ideal fit: the course requires First Aid & Oxygen Provider certification as a prerequisite and is therefore unsuitable until those certifications are obtained.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Duration

The program runs across two days.

Meeting Point

Meet at Av. Juan Carlos I, 24, Edificio Achacay, 38650 Los Cristianos, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Españatttt for check‑in and pre‑course briefings.

Prerequisites & Certifications

First Aid & Oxygen Provider certification is required prior to participation.

Languages

Instruction and materials are available in Spanish, English, German, Italian and Portuguese.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long does the Rescue Diver course take?

The course duration is two days.

Where do participants meet before the course?

Participants meet at Av. Juan Carlos I, 24, Edificio Achacay, 38650 Los Cristianos, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Españatttt for check‑in and briefings.

What will I learn during the course?

You will learn to identify diver stress, prevent accidents, perform rescue techniques and administer emergency care through pool and open‑water practice and realistic scenarios.

Is any prior certification required?

Yes — First Aid & Oxygen Provider certification is required before participating.

In which languages is the course available?

The course is offered in Spanish, English, German, Italian and Portuguese.