Training primary care and diving emergencies courses

React Right First Aid Course

Master essential emergency response skills and gain the confidence to handle medical first aid, CPR, and primary care situations both on land and underwater.

1. Why Take This Specialty Course?

Be prepared to act when seconds count. Whether you are exploring remote dive sites, snorkeling with family, or going about everyday life, emergency readiness is an invaluable life skill. The SSI React Right specialty is a comprehensive emergency first response course covering Primary Assessment, First Aid, CPR, and Oxygen Administration. Designed to build practical confidence in a supportive environment, this training equips you with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to respond calmly and effectively during an emergency.

Primary Assessment & CPR: Learn how to evaluate emergency scenes, assess vital signs, and deliver effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
First Aid & Injury Management: Master practical techniques for managing bleeding, shock, fractures, burns, and marine life injuries.
Oxygen Administration: Gain hands-on experience using emergency oxygen equipment, a vital skill for diving-related incidents.
Open to Everyone: Classroom and practical workshop accessible to scuba divers, freedivers, snorkelers, and non-divers alike.

2. Course Curriculum (1 day)

The course combines interactive online learning on the MySSI app and a topic presentation at the center with your instructor.

🔹 Key Topics Covered:

Emergency Assessment & First Aid: Scene safety, barrier protection, primary assessment, and stabilizing medical emergencies.
CPR & AED Techniques: Performing chest compressions, rescue breaths, and utilizing Automated External Defibrillators.
Emergency Oxygen & Diving Injuries: Oxygen delivery systems, handling decompression sickness signs, and marine sting treatment.

3. Prerequisites

No diving prerequisites required (also accessible to non-divers, freedivers, and snorkelers).

Minimum Age: 12 years old.

4. Your International Certification

At the end of the course, you will earn your SSI React Right Specialty Certification.

Recognized worldwide.
Mandatory prerequisite for SSI Diver Stress & Rescue and professional-level ratings like Divemaster.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Is React Right only useful for diving accidents?

Not at all! React Right covers international general first aid and CPR standards, making it directly applicable to everyday life, home, workplace, and outdoor activities.

Do I need prior medical knowledge to enroll?

No prior medical training is required. The course starts from basic principles and guides you step-by-step through practical scenarios until you feel confident in your skills.