SSI Certified Course
SSI React Right Course
In an emergency, knowing what to do — and doing it confidently — can save a life. The SSI React Right course is a comprehensive first aid programme covering CPR, AED use, oxygen administration, and first aid for diving and non-diving emergencies. It's a dry, classroom-based course that equips you with skills you'll use for life — in and out of the water.
▸ Prerequisites
- None — no diving certification required
- Open to divers and non-divers alike
▸ Minimum Age & Who It's For
- Minimum age: 12 years old
- Divers, dive buddies, boat crew, and anyone who wants to be prepared to respond in an emergency
- Required as a prerequisite for SSI Diver Stress & Rescue and professional-level courses
▸ Location
- 🏫 Classroom-based: Dorset Diving Services, Poole
✓ What's Included
- SSI digital learning materials
- Practical training in First Aid, CPR, AED use, and O2 administration
- SSI React Right certification (covering all four components)
✗ What's Not Included
- In-water sessions (this is a dry, classroom-based course)
- Transport to/from the venue
ⓘ Good to Know
- No water involved — this is a fully land-based first aid course
- Certification is valid for 2 years and must be kept current for Diver Stress & Rescue and professional programmes
- Highly recommended for all divers, regardless of experience level
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