Course overview

Gain essential first-aid and CPR skills with the SSI React Right (Emergency Response) course at Kovalam, a classroom-based programme for divers and non-divers. You practise CPR, first aid, AED use and emergency oxygen on land, building the response skills that support the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue and professional pathways. No diving or experience is needed.

What you’ll learn

• Perform CPR on an unresponsive casualty
• Provide primary and secondary first aid
• Carry out a scene and casualty assessment
• Use an AED and deliver emergency oxygen
• Manage common diving and everyday emergencies

Prerequisites

• No prior experience or certification required
• No minimum age for participation
• No diving or swimming required
• Willingness to take part in hands-on practice

What's included · What's not

Probability of sightings · month-by-month

What you're likely to see each month, based on historic operator logs.

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day1
   CPR, first aid and AED

   Complete the SSI React Right modules with hands-on CPR, first-aid and AED practice, then certify.

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