Stress and Rescue Diver

A scuba diver underwater with a pink and black diving fin, surrounded by bubbles, with the words "Diver Stress, Rescue & Rescue" superimposed.

The Stress and Rescue Diver specialty course teaches divers how to recognize, prevent, and manage stress in themselves and others, building confidence and rescue skills through realistic scenarios—making you a safer, more aware dive buddy and leader underwater.

Diver Prerequisites: Open Water Diver certification, Valid First Aid certification (or add-on React Right Specialty)

Course Cost: $615 - includes online course, 1 day of pool training, 1 day of open water training

Required Materials: completed online course, Diver Medical Statement & Questionnaire or physician’s approval to Dive (where required)

Required Personal Equipment: Full scuba kit, CPR pocket mask

Bundle the React Right Specialty with your Stress and Rescue Diver course to cover CPR/First Aid, AED basic and oxygen administration as related to dive emergencies.

Add-on cost: $285 (regular $300)

2026 Stress and Rescue Course Schedule:

  • April 4 & 11

  • June 13-14

  • July 25-26

  • Aug 15-16

  • Sept 20 & 27

  • Nov 21-22