CLASSROOM LEARNING SESSIONS

• There are two combined classroom Learning Sessions/Pool dives.  During the classroom sessions your instructor will collect the required paperwork (see prerequisites) discuss the exercises and scenarios you’ll be performing in the pool and open water, and provide various hints, tips and suggestions on how to optimize your in-water experiences.

• A final exam will be administered during the first Learning Session.  Standards require a minimum passing score of 80%

POOL DIVES

During the pool training sessions, you’ll practice a variety of rescue training exercises.  These are the same ones  you’ll perform during the open water dives. You’ll practice a variety of techniques, while developing your rescue skills and self confidence.

OPEN WATER EXERCISES AND SCENARIOS

There are three separate dives, performed on the same day at the open water site.  This is where you’ll have the opportunity to apply the exercises learned in the pool and participate in open water scenarios.

• At the end of this program participants will have successfully completed all academic and pool sessions as well as all open water training dives.

• Show proof of being an SSI Referral diver, Open Water diver or hold an equivalent certification from another recognized training agency
  Unfortunately you will not be able to participate in the program without showing the A-1 professional proof of certification and presenting the following (completed and signed) documents
• Be at least 12 years old
• Have a MySSI account.  Be sure to upload a digital photo to your account and enter a complete address. (you’ll need this in order to access your Stress & Rescue training material.)
  

The A-1 instructor will collect the following (completed) documents at the beginning of the first session.  Unfortunately, participants will not be able to continue until the instructor has reviewed them for accuracy.

• A-1 Student Record File
• SSI Privacy Statement
• SSI Waiver, Release of Liability
• SSI Statement of Understanding
• SSI Training Record Stress and Rescue
  
• SSI Risk Awareness Verification (Before signing, please watch risk awareness continuing education video part 3)
• RSTC Medical (Note: The Medical Statement ONLY needs to be signed by a physician if any medical question is answered with a ‘YES’)

IMPORTANT NOTE:  In order to process the SSI Stress and Rescue Diver Specialty Certification, participants need to show proof of certification in CPR/First Aid within the past 24 months.  This can be done prior to starting the course or after the open water diving scenarios.  DAN DEMP (Dive Emergency Management Provider Course) is the perfect course to fulfill this requirement!

• The course includes the SSI online digital manual.  Once you begin using the digital manual there is no refund it
• Should you cancel or transfer FOR ANY REASON less than 48 hours before the starting date of the course, all fees will be forfeited
• Should you cancel or transfer less than seven days but more than 48 hours before the starting date of the class, there will be a $75 transfer/cancellation fee

Includes

• SSI digital materials (manual, videos) They are updated for life, at no additional fee!
• SSI Digital Certification Card
• Use of Tanks, Fills and Weights
• Learning Sessions In The Classroom & Pool Dives
• Open Water Dives and Scenarios
• The use of Regulator, BCD, Gauges in the pool only

Not Included

• Mask, snorkel, fins & booties (pool and open water)
• Regulator, BCD, Gauges, Exposure Suit (these items may be rented)
• Safety equipment (see suggestions below)
• Transportation, Meals & Lodging
• Local park and facility entry fees
• CPR/First Aid training (DAN DEMP is highly recommended)

You’ll also need the following items

A part of being a qualified Stress and Rescue Diver is having the proper safety equipment. Beyond the standard scuba equipment, you’ll need the following safety items:

• Signaling device (surface and underwater)
• Pocket mask
• First Aid Kit (recommended but not required)
• Compass
• Blank slate