SAN ANTONIO SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Two Days to Calm: SSI Rescue Diver Course in San Antonio — Pool Drills, Open‑Water Scenarios & Real Rescue Skills
A focused, two-day Rescue Diver Course that combines pool and open‑water practice to teach stress recognition, accident prevention, rescue technique and emergency care—this guide explains prerequisites, course flow, and what you must bring.
Two Days to Calm: SSI Rescue Diver Course in San Antonio — Pool Drills, Open‑Water Scenarios & Real Rescue Skills.
Master rescue skills in both pool and open water with the Rescue Diver Course offered through Dive World Scuba - Thousand Oaks in San Antonio. The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty program trains you to spot diver stress, prevent accidents, and carry out practical rescue and emergency‑care techniques; upon completion you earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue certification.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Pool and Open‑Water Practice
The curriculum pairs confined‑water drills with open‑water scenarios so you can practice rescue techniques and stress recognition in controlled and real conditions.
Spot Stress, Prevent Accidents
You will learn how to identify diver stress early, apply preventative measures and execute practical rescue and emergency‑care techniques to protect yourself and other divers.
SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Specialty
Complete the course and receive the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue certification that recognizes your ability to manage and respond to dive emergencies.
What the day feels like
What the course feels like
Across two intensive days you'll move from guided, repetitive pool drills into open‑water scenarios that test your ability to detect stress, intervene safely, perform rescues and provide emergency care. The pace emphasizes hands‑on practice so skills become automatic under pressure.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course is for — and who it isn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring proof of your Open Water (or Junior Open Water) certification and current documentation showing O2 provider, First Aid, and CPR training within the last two years; operators require this paperwork before training begins.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Rescue Diver Course take?
The Rescue Diver Course is conducted over two days.
What certification will I earn?
Upon successful completion you earn the SSI Diver Stress and Rescue specialty certification.
What are the prerequisites to enroll?
You must hold an Open Water diver certification or Junior Open Water, be at least 12 years old, be physically capable of completing required skills, and present proof of current O2 provider, First Aid, and CPR training within two years.
Does the course include pool time?
Yes — the program combines pool and open‑water practice sessions to teach and refine rescue skills.
How old do I need to be to join?
Minimum age to participate is 12 years old.
Do I need recent CPR and First Aid training?
Yes — you must provide proof of current O2 provider, First Aid, and CPR training completed within the previous two years.