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Scuba Diving in Koh Lanta | Technical & Cave Diving Center
SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Course in Koh Lanta
From 14,500 THB · 3 days · For 12 years and older
Learn how to recognise stress, prevent diving accidents and respond effectively to emergency situations with the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue course in Koh Lanta.
This 3-day specialty course combines academic learning, pool training and open-water rescue scenarios. You will practise self-rescue, assisting other divers and responding to different emergency situations in a controlled training environment.
Haven’t completed your First Aid and CPR training, or is it no longer valid? You can add a 1-day First Aid & CPR course and complete the full Diver Stress & Rescue program in 4 days.
What Is The Diver Stress & Rescue Course
The SSI Diver Stress & Rescue course teaches you how to recognize stress in yourself and other divers, prevent problems and respond to common diving emergencies.
Through pool and open-water training, you will practise rescue techniques in realistic but controlled situations and develop greater confidence in handling diving emergencies.
The goal is not simply to learn what to do in an emergency, but to understand how to recognise problems early and to stay calm in these situations.
What Will You Learn
During the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue course, you will learn and practise:
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Stress recognition: Recognising signs of stress in yourself and other divers.
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Incident prevention: Identifying and addressing problems before they develop into emergencies.
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Self-rescue: Using effective techniques to manage problems and keep yourself safe underwater.
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Emergency procedures: Using appropriate emergency procedures and rescue equipment in different situations
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Tired diver tow: Assist a diver who is tired at the surface.
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Cramp removal: Relieving leg cramps for yourself or another divers.
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Air sharing & out-of-air: Practicing air-sharing and ascents.
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Panicked diver scenario: Calming and rescuing a panicked diver underwater and at the surface.
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Unresponsive (unconscious) diver underwater: Practising how to locate an unresponsive diver at depth, control buoyancy, and safely bring them to the surface.
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Search and recovery: Locating a missing diver using appropriate search techniques.
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Surface rescue and rescue breathing: Towing an unresponsive diver to the boat or shore while providing in-water rescue breaths.
The course combines theory with practical training so you can apply these skills in realistic diving situations.
Choose Your Diver Stress & Rescue Course
We offer two options for the course, depending whether you already have a valid First Aid and CPR training. You need current First Aid and CPR training to complete the Diver Stress & Rescue certification. Choose the course option that matches your current training.
3-Day Diver Stress & Rescue - 14,500 THB
Juniors (12-14 years old) - 16,000 THB
For divers who already have valid First Aid and CPR training.
Day 1 – Theory & Pool
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Academic sessions
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Rescue scenarios and training in pool/confined-water
Days 2 & 3 – Open Water Training
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Rescue scenarios and training in the ocean
Final written exam:
The course includes a final knowledge exam. The timing can be flexible depending on your course schedule and progress, so talk with your instructor about what works best for your training.
4-Day Diver Stress & Rescue + First Aid & CPR - 19000 THB
Juniors (12-14 years old) - 20,500 THB
For divers who need First Aid & CPR training. The same schedule applies for the Diver Stress and Rescue course, but there will be an added day in the classroom as Day 1.
Day 1 – First Aid & CPR
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First Aid training
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CPR training
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Practical emergency response skills
Day 2, 3 & 4 - As Above
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Day 2 Pool and Theory
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Day 3 ocean training dives
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Day 4 ocean training dives
What's Included
Included in the course
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Full scuba diving equipment
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Breakfast and lunch on diving days
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Diving Insurance for the course
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Hotel transfers on diving days between Saladan and Klong Nin. Free pick-up area extends to Sri Lanta Resort as the last included pick-up point
Not Included
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National Park fees (apply for each diving day):
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Thai nationals: 240 THB per diver
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Foreigners: 600 THB per diver
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Pick ups & breakfast
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First Aid and CPR training day
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Diver Stress and Rescue Theory and Pool day
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Small Training Groups
Rescue skills are best learned by practising them. We keep our groups small so your instructor can give you direct feedback during pool and open-water training.
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Maximum 4 adults (15+) per instructor
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Maximum 2 junior divers (12–14) per instructor
We keep smaller groups for children, allowing them to learn safely, comfortably, and at their own pace.
Your 3-Day Stress and Rescue Diver Course
Here's what a typical course schedule looks like.
Day 1 — Classroom & Pool Training
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8:00 AM: Theory session starts
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Classroom training followed by a lunch break
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Afternoon pool session to practise your diving skills
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Please allow the day to continue until around 5:00 PM, depending on how the pool session progresses
Please note:
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Breakfast is not included on Day 1
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Hotel pick-up is not included on Day 1. If you need a pick-up, let us know and we'll be happy to arrange one
Day 2 & 3 — Ocean Diving
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5:45–6:15 AM: Hotel pick-up, depending on your accommodation
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6:15 AM: Meeting time at the pier, equipment check
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6:30 AM: Breakfast served at the pier
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7:00 AM: Boat departure
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2 open water training dives
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Return to Saladan Pier after the second dive
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Around 12PM: Lunch served at the pier
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After lunch, we'll drive you back to your accommodation
The final written exam is normally completed at the end of Day 3. The timing can be flexible depending on your course schedule and progress, so talk with your instructor about what works best for your training.
4 Days With First Aid and CPR
The same schedule applies for the Diver Stress and Rescue course, but there will be an added day in the classroom as Day 1.
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8:00 AM start
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Classroom training followed by a lunch break
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Afternoon continue training in the classroom
Diver Stress and Rescue Course Requirements
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12 years old and older
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Open Water Diver certification or equivalent
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Have current First Aid and CPR training completed within the last 2 years
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Have current O₂ Provider training as required by SSI
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Be physically capable of completing the required rescue skills
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MEDICAL FORM: It is important to know about any medical conditions you might have that might put you at risk underwater. Please carefully read the Diver Participant Medical Questionnaire to make sure you are fit to dive. If you answer any of the questions YES, we require a doctor’s certificate that states you are medically fit to scuba dive.
SSI Diver Stress & Rescue: what happens after?
Once you’ve completed your Diver Stress and Rescue course, you can continue your training in many different directions — whether you want to explore deeper sites, move into technical or cave diving, or work towards a professional diving career.
Explore Deeper
Go beyond recreational depth limits and learn how to plan and manage dives to 40 metres. Develop your understanding of depth-related effects, gas management, buoyancy and dive planning while gaining experience in deeper environments.
Explore Technical & Cave Diving
Build on your recreational diving skills: learn to plan more complex dives, manage additional equipment and develop the skills needed to dive in environments where careful preparation and teamwork are essential.
Turn your diving skills into a career
Ready to take your diving further? If Divemaster is the goal, Diver Stress & Rescue is an important part of the progression toward professional diving. Continue towards Divemaster and eventually Instructor training. Build your experience and develop leadership and teaching skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue course?
The SSI Diver Stress & Rescue course teaches you how to recognize stress, prevent diving incidents and respond to different emergency situations involving yourself and other divers.
Do I need Advanced Open Water before taking Diver Stress & Rescue?
No. You need to hold Open Water Diver certification or equivalent.
How old do I need to be?
Minimum age is 12 years old.
Do I need First Aid and CPR?
Yes. First Aid and CPR training is required, completed within the previous two years. O₂ Provider training is also part of the prerequisite requirements.
How long is the course?
The Diver Stress and Rescue course is 3 days. If you don't have a valid First Aid and CPR training, you can add one more day and complete the course together with the rescue training in 4 days.
How many dives are included?
The course includes 3 open-water training dives, together with pool/confined-water training.
What will I learn during the course?
You will practise self-rescue, recognising and managing stress, assisting divers in difficulty, responding to panicked and unresponsive divers, among other emergency and rescue skills. You can see the full list here.
Can I take Diver Stress & Rescue after Open Water?
Yes.