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Minimum age

• 15 years old (Stress & Rescue requires 12 years old with Junior Certification)

Certication Requirements

• SSI Open Water Diver certification or equivalent

Dive Experience

• At least 12 logged dives before starting Stress & Rescue

Health

• Completing a medical questionnaire is mandatory for all diving courses to ensure your fitness for advanced diving activities. You are required to consult a physician and obtain medical clearance before participating.

Medical Questionnaire

Theory sessions

• Learn the principles of navigation, deep diving, and Nitrox use.
• Understand rescue techniques, emergency care, and oxygen administration.
• Dive planning, gas management, and safety protocols for professional-level diving.

Eight Open Water Dives:

• Practice underwater navigation and deep diving skills.
• Conduct Nitrox dives to extend bottom time and efficiency.
• Apply rescue and emergency techniques in real-world scenarios.

Certification:

• Earn five globally recognized SSI certifications: Nitrox, Navigation, Deep Diving, Stress & Rescue, and React Right with O2 Provider.

Course Materials:

• Access to comprehensive e-learning resources for all specialties.

Dive Equipment Included:

• All necessary gear, including Nitrox tanks and rescue equipment, is provided.

Insurance:

• Your course includes basic accident insurance
• While Koh Tao Divers provides basic accident insurance for incidents that occur during our dive trips (valid for 30 days), it’s important to note that this coverage has limitations compared to plans like those offered by Dive Assure

Insurance

• The course includes basic accident insurance provided by Koh Tao Divers, covering accidents during our dive trips (valid for 30 days). However, it's important to note that this insurance does not cover everything - evacuation costs are not included, and the coverage is limited compared to broader plans like those offered by Dive Assure.
• 🛡️ We strongly recommend obtaining comprehensive dive insurance before the course starts.

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Day 1

Navigation and Nitrox

• Learn navigation principles and complete your first Nitrox dive.

Day 2

Deep Diving

• Focus on deep diving theory and practice safe descents and ascents during two dives.

Day 3-4

Stress & Rescue

• Master rescue techniques and practice real-world scenarios in confined and open water

Day 5

React Right & O2 Provider

• Learn emergency care and oxygen administration techniques.

Day 6

Final Dives and Rescue Review

• Complete advanced dives to apply all skills and review rescue scenarios

Insurance information for Koh Tao Divers Customers

While Koh Tao Divers provides basic accident insurance for incidents that occur during our dive trips (valid for 30 days), it's important to note that this coverage has limitations compared to plans like those offered by Dive Assure. Insurance is not included for technical diving or professional courses.
We highly recommend obtaining comprehensive dive insurance.

👉 Buy comprehensive dive insurance from DiveAssure

Included Insurance for Koh Tao Divers Customers

Your included basic insurance provides

1. Accident Coverage

   • Up to 1,000,000 THB for loss of life, dismemberment, loss of sight, or permanent disability.

2. Medical Expenses

   • Coverage of up to 500,000 THB per person for each accident, including hyperbaric chamber treatments for diving accidents.

3. Exclusions

   • Evacuation costs are not included.

4. Reimbursement Process

   • Patients must pay treatment costs upfront, and the insurance company will reimburse within 2-3 weeks.

Why choose a more comprehensive insurance?

For greater protection, including evacuation costs, we recommend comprehensive dive insurance. Plans like those from Dive Assure start at €70/year for most EU citizens and provide additional benefits, including:

• Emergency evacuations
• Trip cancellations
• Extensive medical coverage

Having comprehensive insurance ensures you're fully covered, especially if you're planning multiple dives or engaging in technical diving. Contact us for advice on choosing the best insurance option for your diving

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