SSI Diver Stress & Rescue in Koh Phi Phi
The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue course in Koh Phi Phi covers four open-water scenario dives over two days. The 12,500 THB programme requires a valid Advanced certification.
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The SSI Diver Stress and Rescue course at DPM Diving in Koh Phi Phi teaches divers how to recognise, prevent and manage stress and emergencies underwater and at the surface. It is a specialty course considered the next level of dive training after Advanced and, together with React Right, it is a prerequisite for the SSI Divemaster programme. Day 1: theory class on stress in diving — causes, prevention, early detection and management — followed by a pool skills circuit covering self-rescue, controlled emergency ascents and assisting distressed or unconscious divers at the surface and underwater.
Days 2 and 3: four open-water scenario dives during which the instructor stages realistic emergency situations for the student to assess and manage end-to-end. A written exam at the end of the course completes the certification. The 12,500 THB fee covers all course sessions, a professional SSI instructor and dive insurance.
Full dive equipment is included during the in-water sessions. Prerequisites: a valid Advanced Adventurer or Advanced Open Water certification, plus a current React Right or equivalent first aid certification (taught in-house at DPM as a standalone or as part of the bundled programme). A standard SSI medical questionnaire is required before the water sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What prerequisites do I need for the Rescue course in Phi Phi?
You need a valid Advanced Adventurer (or PADI Advanced Open Water or equivalent) certification and a current React Right or equivalent first aid certification (such as PADI EFR). Both can be completed at DPM Phi Phi before starting the Rescue course. A minimum of 20 logged dives is also typically required by SSI standards.
