SSI Diver Stress and Rescue and React Right Combo Course
Join our Stress and Rescue Course at Chalok Reef Divers, located in beautiful Koh Tao.
Are you ready to enhance your diving skills and become a competent rescue diver and the best dive buddy among your friends? Join our Stress and Rescue Course at Chalok Reef Divers, located in beautiful Koh Tao. Our program is designed to equip you with essential skills and knowledge to handle dive emergencies and rescue scenarios effectively.
Course Overview
The Diver Stress and Rescue Course focuses on various diver rescue procedures, preparing you for real-life situations. This 2.5-day course includes both theoretical knowledge and practical training in water sessions. You will learn how to respond to a tired diver, an unresponsive diver, a responsive diver, an unconscious diver, and even a panicked diver. The course also covers rescue techniques for handling distressed divers and responding to diving accidents.
Key Components

Knowledge Development
- Engage in independent student study with online access to e-learning materials.
- Participate in classroom sessions where you’ll gain insights into common diving emergencies and how to manage them.

Practical Skills Training
- Take part in pool training and water training exercises to practice your rescue skills in a controlled environment with our highly skilled dive professionals.
- Experience simulated emergency scenarios that prepare you for real-world situations, including dealing with a non-breathing/unconscious diver on the surface and underwater or a diver in distress while conducting boat trips.

Rescue Exercises
- Conduct various rescue training exercises that simulate different dive-related rescue scenarios.
- Practice caring for an unresponsive diver and learn how to maintain a cool head in stressful situations.

Emergency Situations Handling
- Learn about secondary care, including the use of a rescue breathing mask and aid treatment for pressure-related injuries.
- Understand environmental factors that can impact diving conditions and how to adapt your techniques accordingly.
React Right (First Aid) Course

As part of your Rescue Diver training, we highly recommend completing the React Right First Aid Course. This essential training provides the foundational skills necessary for handling medical emergencies both in and out of the water. The course covers:
- Primary assessment and emergency response techniques.
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and first aid basics.
- Oxygen administration for diving-related injuries.
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) use for emergency and rescue situations.
By completing the React Right course, you enhance your ability to manage emergency scenarios, making you a more confident and prepared rescue diver.

Course Schedule
The Rescue Course is a 2.5-day program that includes:
- 2 academic sessions
- Confined pool sessions
- 4 open water dives

Equipment and Safety
You will be trained using common and special equipment necessary for effective rescues, ensuring you are well-prepared for any situation. Participation in this course also emphasizes the importance of dive safety, dive insurance, and understanding dive operations.

Certification
Upon successful completion, you will receive a qualifying certification that demonstrates your ability to handle emergency situations confidently. This certification can be a stepping stone towards more advanced diving courses, it is a requirement to become a professional diver and it will enhance your overall diving experience.
Dive Community Engagement
By joining our Rescue Course, you become part of the dive community at Chalok Reef Divers. We offer daily dive trips to stunning dive sites around Koh Tao, allowing you to apply your newly acquired skills in real underwater adventures.
Book Your Course Today
Ready to take the plunge? Book your spot in our upcoming Rescue Course Koh Tao today! Explore also our accommodation options, to ensure your comfort while you train.
For more information about the course, please contact us directly. Let Chalok Reef Divers guide you on your journey to becoming a confident and capable rescue diver!
For more information about the courses visit SSI’s Diver Stress and Rescue or SSI’s React Right page.
Course Price
- SSI Diver Stress and Rescue 10000 Baht
- React Right including Oxygen provider certification: 5500 Baht
- React Right without O2 Provider: 4000 Baht
- SSI Diver Stress and Rescue and React Right Combo: 14000 Baht