SSI React Right First Aid, CPR, AED & Oxygen Provider Course
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SSI React Right – First Aid, AED & Oxygen Provider
The SSI React Right – First Aid, AED & Oxygen Provider course equips you with the confidence and practical skills to respond effectively during a medical emergency. Whether you're a diver, work in a customer-facing role or simply want the confidence to help family, friends or colleagues, this internationally recognised course teaches essential first aid, CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Emergency Oxygen Administration skills.
The skills you gain aren't just valuable for divers—they're transferable life skills that could make the difference while waiting for the emergency services to arrive.
NB: If only 31st December is showing as an available date, or our advertised dates don't suit you, simply book the 31st December option or contact us. We'll arrange a course date that works for you.
Why Learn First Aid?
Every year, thousands of lives could be improved—or even saved—by someone with basic first aid knowledge.
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Up to 150,000 people in the UK die each year in situations where first aid could make a difference.
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Around 150,000 people suffer a stroke every year in the UK.
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Only 9% of UK parents say they feel confident performing first aid on their own children.
Learning first aid gives you the confidence to act quickly and effectively while professional medical help is on its way.
Background to the SSI React Right Course
Like many of our diver training programmes, SSI React Right is delivered in two stages to maximise your learning.
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Complete the online SSI digital learning at your own pace.
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Join us for a highly practical classroom-based training day.
The online learning introduces the theory before you arrive, allowing us to spend the majority of the day practising skills, working through realistic scenarios and building confidence. Our aim is that every student leaves feeling capable and willing to step forward should they ever be faced with a medical emergency.
Initial Certification or Renewal?
Whether you're completing SSI React Right for the first time or renewing your existing certification, we have an option for you.
Initial Certification
Choose this option if you've never completed SSI React Right before.
Your course includes:
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SSI React Right digital learning
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One full day of practical training
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CPR and First Aid
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Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
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Emergency Oxygen Administration
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Two-year SSI React Right certification
Renewal
Already hold an SSI React Right certification? Choose the Renewal option to refresh your knowledge, practise your skills and renew your certification for a further two years.
Before attending, you'll review your existing SSI digital learning. On the practical day you'll join students completing their Initial Certification, allowing you to refresh every element of the programme under instructor supervision.
Your renewal includes:
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Review of your existing SSI digital learning
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Practical refresher of all Primary and Secondary Care skills
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CPR refresher
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AED refresher
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Emergency Oxygen Administration refresher
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Continuous instructor assessment
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New two-year SSI React Right certification
What Will I Learn?
Primary Care Skills
You'll develop the confidence to recognise and manage life-threatening emergencies, including:
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Scene Safety Assessment
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Universal Precautions
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Primary Assessment
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Airway Management
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Rescue Breathing
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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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Conscious Obstructed Airway Management
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Unconscious Obstructed Airway Management
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Serious Bleeding Management
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Shock Management
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Spinal Injury Management
Secondary Care Skills
You'll also learn how to recognise and provide first aid for a wide variety of injuries and medical conditions, including:
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Burns
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Fractures
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Eye Injuries
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Head Injuries
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Poisoning
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Bites and Stings
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Hypothermia
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Hyperthermia
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Frostbite
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Seizures
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Diabetic Emergencies
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Asthma
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Allergic Reactions
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Soft Tissue Injuries
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And many more common first aid situations.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
You'll learn how to safely use an Automated External Defibrillator alongside CPR, giving a casualty the best possible chance of survival during a cardiac arrest.
Emergency Oxygen Administration
The course also covers Emergency Oxygen Administration, including:
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Oxygen safety
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Oxygen equipment
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Oxygen delivery systems
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Safe administration techniques
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When oxygen should be administered
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Practical oxygen administration
What Do I Need to Start?
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Minimum age: 12 years
For the Renewal option, you should hold a current or recently expired SSI React Right certification.
How Long Will the Course Take?
Initial Certification
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Complete the online SSI digital learning at your own pace.
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Attend one full day of practical training.
Renewal
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Review your existing SSI digital learning before attending.
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Attend one full day of practical refresher training alongside students completing the Initial Certification.
Is There an Assessment?
For the Initial Certification, you'll complete the SSI digital assessment online before attending the practical training day.
Throughout the practical session, your instructor will continually assess your practical ability, ensuring you can confidently perform each skill safely and correctly.
For Renewal students, there is no separate written examination. Your instructor will validate your knowledge and assess your practical skills throughout the day as you complete the refresher training.
How Long Does My Certification Last?
Whether you're completing SSI React Right for the first time or renewing your qualification, your certification is valid for two years from the date of successful completion.
What Is Next After Your SSI React Right Certification?
For divers, SSI React Right is a prerequisite for the SSI Stress & Rescue Specialty, widely regarded as one of the most rewarding recreational diver courses. The confidence gained from learning how to recognise and respond to emergencies will benefit both your diving and your everyday life.
SSI React Right also meets the requirements for a responsible person under UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance. If you require a workplace-specific qualification, you may wish to consider our Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work courses.
Remember, your certification lasts for two years. Before it expires, simply book the Renewal option to keep your skills current and your certification active.
SSI React Right – Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a diver to complete the SSI React Right course?
No. Although SSI React Right is a prerequisite for the SSI Stress & Rescue Specialty and is popular with divers, you do not need to be a diver to attend. The skills taught on this course are valuable for everyone and can be used in everyday life, the workplace, sporting activities and family situations.
What does the SSI React Right course cover?
The SSI React Right course covers essential emergency response skills, including:
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First aid assessment and emergency response
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CPR and rescue breathing
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Choking management
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Serious bleeding control
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Shock management
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AED (Automated External Defibrillator) use
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Emergency Oxygen Administration
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Management of common injuries and illnesses including burns, fractures, head injuries, hypothermia and seizures
The focus is on practical skill development, giving you the confidence to respond effectively in a real emergency.
Is SSI React Right the same as a First Aid at Work qualification?
SSI React Right covers the knowledge and practical skills required to act as a responsible first aider and meets the requirements expected under UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance for a responsible person.
If your employer specifically requires a workplace qualification, you may wish to consider our Emergency First Aid at Work or First Aid at Work courses, which are specifically designed around workplace first aid requirements.
How long does SSI React Right certification last?
Your SSI React Right certification is valid for two years from successful completion.
Before your certification expires, you can complete the SSI React Right Renewal option to refresh your knowledge, practise your skills and extend your certification for another two years.
Can I renew my SSI React Right certification if it has expired?
Yes, in many cases you can still complete a renewal. We recommend contacting us if your certification has expired so we can advise you on the most suitable option based on how long it has been expired.
What is the difference between the Initial Certification and Renewal course?
The Initial Certification is for students completing SSI React Right for the first time.
The Renewal option is for students who already hold SSI React Right and want to refresh their skills. Renewal students join the practical training day alongside new students, allowing them to revisit all required skills under instructor supervision.
Is there an exam on the SSI React Right course?
The SSI digital learning includes an online knowledge assessment before attending the practical session.
During the practical day, your instructor will continually assess your ability to perform the required skills safely and confidently. There is no traditional written exam during the practical training.
What age can I attend SSI React Right?
The minimum age for SSI React Right is 12 years old.
Do I need to complete the online learning before attending?
Yes. The SSI digital learning should be completed before your practical training day.
Completing the theory beforehand allows the course day to focus on hands-on practice, realistic scenarios and building confidence with the skills.
Do I need to provide my own equipment?
No specialist equipment is required for SSI React Right. All training equipment required for the practical elements is provided by Dive Rutland.
Comfortable clothing suitable for practical activities is recommended.
Why should divers complete SSI React Right?
For divers, SSI React Right is an important step in becoming a more confident and capable buddy. It forms the foundation for the SSI Stress & Rescue Specialty and teaches skills that could be invaluable when responding to an emergency both underwater and on land.
Many divers consider it one of the most rewarding courses they complete because it develops confidence, awareness and the ability to help others.
Can SSI React Right help me start a career in diving?
Yes. SSI React Right is required for many SSI Professional programmes, including progression towards becoming an SSI Divemaster or Instructor. Keeping your first aid and oxygen qualifications current is an important part of maintaining professional diving standards.
