Course overview

SSI Stress & Rescue teaches Red Sea divers to prevent problems before they happen and respond decisively when they do. Set on Sharm El Sheikh's calm reefs, the course emphasises self-rescue and managing real situations, building the confidence to handle a wide range of incidents. Warm water and reliable conditions make the Red Sea an ideal classroom for emergency training.

What you’ll learn

Prerequisites

What's included · What's not

Included
  • SSI digital theory materials
  • Stress recognition and prevention modules
  • Rescue skill practice in open water
  • Realistic rescue scenario assessments to 30m settings
  • Repeatable skill drills to mastery
  • SSI Stress & Rescue digital certification card
Not included
  • Flights and airport transfers
  • Accommodation
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Gratuities

The SSI Rescue Diver pathway

SSI pairs free digital materials with a performance-based structure that lets you repeat rescue skills until confident, and recommends its React Right first-aid programme as the CPR prerequisite, recorded on your SSI digital card.

Where you'll dive in Sharm El Sheikh

Training uses sheltered Sharm reefs with calm water and easy entries, alongside varied conditions of reef, current and shore access that replicate genuine emergencies. Visibility of 20-30m and 24-28C water keep practice safe and repeatable.

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