PLAYA BLANCA SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Rescue Diver: Three Days of Stress‑Management and Emergency Skills off Playa Blanca
A three-day SSI Stress & Rescue course that teaches stress recognition, accident prevention and emergency response, ending with an SSI Diver Stress & Rescue specialty certificate.
Rescue Diver: Three Days of Stress‑Management and Emergency Skills off Playa Blanca.
The Rescue Diver course is designed for divers who already have experience and want to learn how to safely help another diver. Over three days you will learn to manage stress, prevent accidents and handle emergencies; at the end of the course you receive your SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty certificate.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Recognize stress and lead a rescue
The course teaches the skills and knowledge necessary to recognise and deal with stress, prevent accidents and properly handle diving emergencies—core competencies for anyone taking on a rescue role.
SSI Diver Stress & Rescue specialty
Complete the three‑day program and earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty certificate, a formal recognition of rescue training and emergency response capability.
Rigorous training with memorable moments
The Stress & Rescue course covers a lot of material and—while demanding—provides a lot of fun and unforgettable memories over the span of the program.
What the day feels like
What the three days feel like
Across three focused days the course moves from recognising stress and preventing accidents to practical rescue techniques and managing emergencies; the curriculum emphasises both the theory behind stress in diving and hands‑on responses, finishing with the issuance of an SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty certificate.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Rescue Diver course runs for three days; daily departure is at 9:00 a.m. from the main port with a return to the main harbour around 17:00.
Bring comfortable clothing, a swimsuit, sunscreen and a towel. You must hold Advanced Adventurer or an equivalent certification before enrolling.
Maximum capacity is eight people; the course is open to anyone aged 12 or older who meets the certification prerequisites.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Rescue Diver course?
The course duration is three days.
What certification do I earn on completion?
On completion you receive the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty certificate.
What prerequisites are required to join?
You must hold Advanced Adventurer or an equivalent certification from another organisation.
Is there a minimum age to participate?
The Stress & Rescue course is open to anyone who is at least 12 years old.
When and where does the course depart and return each day?
Departure is at 9:00 a.m. from the main port and return is around 17:00 to the main harbour.
How many people are in each course group?
Maximum capacity is eight people.