Detecting and
dealing with diving related stress in yourself and your buddy!
Stress is a major contributor
to rescue situations and diving accidents. You can improve your diving
confidence and enjoyment by learning to recognize situations that lead
to problems and to handle problem situations with special techniques.
This class is unique and effective because it focuses on accident prevention
in order to reduce the need for accident management. The SSI Stress
and Rescue class can help you become a better diver and buddy.
Learn the Basics of:
~ The causes and prevention of stress
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Detecting and dealing with diving related stress in yourself and your
buddy
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Accident management procedures
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Rescue skills that assist the victim, while protecting
yourself
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Simple, yet effective search patterns
~
Dealing with situations that complicate rescues
Local
Open Water
Summer months, local lakes here in Colorado
Homestead
Crater, Open Water
Winter months, open water dives at Homestead Resort in Midway Utah.
Classroom
and Pool Sessions
Do your Classroom and Pool with RMDC and complete the open water dives
on an RMDC escorted trip.
Prerequisites:
10 years old and up
Open Water Certification
Complete a SSI Medical History Statement
Required
Books and Equipment:
SSI Home Study Stress and Rescue Kit
Mask, Snorkel, Fins and Mouthpieces
Provided
by RMDC:
Regulator with Safe Second and Gauges, Buoyancy Compensator,
Tanks and Weights
Exposure Suit for Open Water Dives
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