BE READY WHEN IT MATTERS MOST
SSI REACT RIGHT FIRST AID COURSE
Build the confidence to respond in an emergency with the SSI React Right First Aid Course. This practical training covers first aid, CPR, AED use and emergency oxygen, giving you essential skills for diving, boating, workplaces, families and everyday life.
Whether you’re a diver wanting to be safer in the water or simply want to know what to do when someone needs help, React Right gives you clear, hands-on emergency response skills you can use when it matters.
ADVENTURE FOR EVERYONE
FIRST AID, CPR, AED & OXYGEN TRAINING
The SSI React Right Course is designed to teach practical emergency response skills in a calm, supportive and easy-to-follow way.
You’ll learn how to assess a situation, provide first aid, perform CPR, use an AED, and administer emergency oxygen. These are valuable skills for divers, snorkellers, boat users, outdoor adventurers, parents, teachers, coaches and workplaces.
This course is especially useful for anyone spending time around the ocean, where quick and confident action can make a real difference.
Who is this course for?
React Right is suitable for divers and non-divers. You do not need scuba experience to join.
This course is a great option for:
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Divers needing first aid training for SSI courses
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Dive professionals and rescue divers
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Snorkelers, boaties and ocean users
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Teachers, coaches and outdoor leaders
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Workplace first aid training
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Parents and caregivers
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Anyone wanting to feel more prepared in an emergency
If you are planning to continue your dive training, React Right is also an important step toward rescue-level and professional scuba courses.
BOOK YOUR COURSE
What’s included in your React Right course?
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First aid training
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CPR practice
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AED awareness and use
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Emergency oxygen administration
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Primary assessment and stabilisation techniques
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Emergency action planning
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Hands-on practice with realistic scenarios
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Instructor support and feedback
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SSI React Right certification once completed
Course options
We offer React Right course options depending on your training needs and whether you already hold a current certification.
Options may include:
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First Aid, CPR, AED & Oxygen with materials
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First Aid, CPR, AED & Oxygen refresher with materials
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First Aid, CPR, AED & Oxygen refresher without materials
Choose the option that best matches your current training level and certification requirements.
Why complete React Right with Goat Island Dive & Snorkel?
As an SSI Dive Centre, we train people who spend time in real adventure environments — in the ocean, on boats, around students, and in changing outdoor conditions.
Our React Right training is practical, clear and confidence-focused. You’ll learn what to do, how to stay calm, and how to take useful action while waiting for professional medical help.
For divers, this course also connects directly with safer scuba diving and future training pathways.
Before you book
React Right is suitable for beginners, but you do need to be ready to take part in practical training.
You’ll need to:
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Be able to participate in hands-on CPR practice
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Complete any required SSI learning materials
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Wear comfortable clothing suitable for floor-based practice
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Let us know if you are completing this for a specific course requirement
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Choose the correct course or refresher option when booking
If you’re unsure which option you need, contact our team before booking and we’ll help you choose the right one.
Perfect for divers continuing their training
If you’re working toward rescue-level scuba training or professional dive training, first aid and emergency response skills are an important part of your pathway.
React Right gives you the foundation to better understand dive safety, emergency planning and how to respond if something goes wrong.
It’s also a useful course for confident recreational divers who want to be more prepared when diving with buddies, family or groups.
Ready to gain emergency response confidence?
Learn practical first aid, CPR, AED and oxygen skills with Goat Island Dive & Snorkel.
Book your SSI React Right First Aid Course and build the confidence to respond when it counts.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a diver to do React Right?
No. React Right is suitable for divers and non-divers. It is useful for anyone who wants practical first aid, CPR, AED and emergency oxygen training.
What does the React Right course cover?
The course covers first aid, CPR, AED use, emergency oxygen administration, primary assessment, stabilisation and practical emergency response scenarios.
Is this useful for scuba diving?
Yes. React Right is especially useful for divers and is often part of the pathway toward rescue-level and professional scuba training.
Do I receive a certification?
Yes. Once you successfully complete the required training, you’ll receive an SSI React Right certification.
Can I book a refresher?
Yes. Refresher options are available if you already hold a current or previous React Right certification and need to update your training.
Does the course include oxygen training?
Yes, course options can include emergency oxygen administration, which is especially important for dive-related emergency response.
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable clothing that allows you to move easily and take part in floor-based CPR practice.
Which course option should I choose?
Choose the full course if you are new to React Right or need full materials. Choose a refresher option if you already hold previous training and only need to update your certification.