The SSI React Right program provides students with the knowledge and training to act as a first responder and provide first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and/or provide Automated External Defibrillator (AED) support in a medical emergency.
Each portion of the React Right program (First Aid and CPR, Oxygen Provider, and AED Provider) may be taught individually or in any combination of the three sections.
- React Right students must train using current and appropriate first aid and CPR, oxygen administration and AED equipment.
- The instructor must have sufficient training aids available and the ability to control and supervise all of the program’s participants.
- An active status React Right Instructor must directly supervise all academic and practical training sessions.
- Complete academic and practical training scenarios as outlined in the instructor manual for React Right for the portions of the program they are completing.
- Complete a React Right final exam with a passing score for each of the portions of the program they are completing.
- Upon completion of all academic and practical training scenario requirements, an SSI React Right Instructor may issue the program’s digital certification card.
- SSI React Right certification qualifies the holder to act as a first responder in medical emergencies similar to their training for a period of two years after the certification is issued.
- Certified React Right divers may use the React Right certification to fulfill the prerequisites for the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue certification, and all SSI professional training programs.