Rescue Diver and Stress & Rescue Certification Courses

Islamorada PADI Rescue Diver & SSI Stress & Rescue Certification Courses

Enhance your scuba diving skills and gain the confidence to handle emergency situations with the Rescue Diver Course at Key Dives in Islamorada, FL. Whether you’re looking to become a more capable diver or prepare for advanced certifications, this course offers essential training to manage stress, prevent accidents, and respond effectively to diving emergencies.

Why Take the Rescue Diver Course?

The PADI Rescue Diver and SSI Stress & Rescue Certification Courses are among the most valuable certifications a diver can earn. This course builds your confidence as a diver, equipping you with skills in self-rescue, stress management, and emergency response for yourself and others.

Course Breakdown

1. Knowledge Development

The course begins with a theory component, which can be completed through online learning. You will learn about diver stress recognition and management, emergency management procedures, and self-rescue techniques

2. Confined Water Training

In the confined water sessions, you will practice essential rescue skills under the guidance of an instructor. This includes:

• Tired diver assists
• Panicked diver responses
• In-water rescue breathing techniques
• Surface and underwater rescue scenarios

3. Open Water Rescue Scenarios

Apply your skills during open water training exercises that simulate real-life rescue situations. You’ll complete multiple scenarios, including:

• Locating a missing diver
• Bringing an unresponsive diver to the surface
• Exiting the water with an unconscious diver
• Administering first aid and emergency oxygen
• These scenarios are designed to give you practical experience in managing different types of diving emergencies.

Why Train with Key Dives?

Key Dives is proud to be both a PADI and SSI Dive Center, offering the latest standards from the world’s leading scuba training organizations. Our certified instructors are committed to providing a safe, engaging, and personalized learning experience.

Pricing and Inclusions

Instruction Total: $450

• Price Includes:
• Confined and open water training
• All rescue scenarios in both environments
• Price Does Not Include:
• PADI or SSI online training fees - Call for current pricing
• Rental gear
• Additional Costs (if applicable):
• Confined training beyond the included sessions: $150 + $50 per additional diver (1⁄2 day).
• Additional checkout dives: $150 per trip.

Minimum Requirements

• Age: 12 years or older
• Prerequisite Certification: Advanced Diver Certification from any agency
• First Aid Training: CPR and First Aid certification within the past 2 years (can be completed in conjunction with your course)
• Health: Complete a Medical Questionnaire before diving

Ready to Dive In?

Take the next step in your diving journey and become a confident, prepared diver. Whether you choose PADI or SSI certification, the Rescue Diver Course at Key Dives offers unparalleled training in one of the world’s most beautiful diving locations. Sign up today and take your diving skills to new depths!