SSI React Right & Stress and Rescue · Koh Tao
Be the one
who helps.
Not watches.
First aid, CPR, and real rescue skills â the courses that turn a good diver into a safe and capable one. Essential training for everyone in the water, not just professionals.
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Open Water certified? You already qualify for the Stress & Rescue course. React Right can be done the day before â no experience required.
Going pro? See Divemaster âSafety first. Always.
The training every diver should have.
Most divers never expect an emergency â and that's exactly why training matters. The SSI React Right and Stress & Rescue courses give you the knowledge and skills to respond calmly, act quickly, and make a real difference when it counts. Whether you're planning to go pro or simply want to be a more responsible diver, this training belongs in your logbook.
Two courses, one goal
React Right & Stress and Rescue
Two complementary courses designed to be taken together. React Right covers first aid and CPR on land. Stress & Rescue takes those skills into the water.
SSI React Right
React Right is SSI's comprehensive first aid and CPR programme. You'll learn how to assess and respond to diving emergencies, administer emergency oxygen, perform CPR, use an AED defibrillator, and apply first aid techniques that could save a diver's life.
No diving experience required â this course is open to everyone. Your certification is internationally recognised, valid for 24 months, and is a mandatory prerequisite for the SSI Divemaster programme.
Who is it for?
- âAny diver who wants to be prepared for an emergency
- âStudents planning to continue to Divemaster
- âNon-divers travelling with diving partners
- âAnyone who wants a valid first aid certification
What you'll learn
- âĶPrimary and secondary dive emergency assessment
- âĶCPR â adult, child, and infant techniques
- âĶAutomated External Defibrillator (AED) use
- âĶEmergency oxygen administration for dive injuries
- âĶFirst aid for shock, bleeding, and dive-related injuries
- âĶWhen and how to activate emergency services
Course details
- ·Duration: 1 day
- ·No prerequisites â open to all
- ·Certification valid 24 months
- ·All materials included
⥠Available any day â we'll fit around your schedule
SSI Stress and Rescue
The Stress & Rescue course is widely considered one of the most valuable and rewarding courses a recreational diver can take. You'll learn to recognise and manage stress in yourself and other divers, perform in-water rescues, and handle dive accidents from the surface down.
This is hands-on, real-scenario training â not just theory. By the end, you'll feel genuinely capable in the water, even in situations most divers are completely unprepared for.
Who is it for?
- âOpen Water certified divers ready to level up
- âDive buddies who want to be genuinely useful in an emergency
- âAnyone planning to continue to Divemaster training
- âDivers who want real confidence, not just a certification
What you'll master
- âĶRecognising pre-dive, surface, and underwater stress
- âĶSelf-rescue techniques and controlled emergency ascents
- âĶRescuing a panicked diver at the surface
- âĶUnderwater rescues â unconscious and unresponsive diver
- âĶTowing, lifting, and boat rescue procedures
- âĶIn-water CPR and emergency management at surface
- âĶPost-rescue documentation and incident management
Prerequisites (SSI standard)
- ·SSI Open Water Diver or equivalent
- ·Valid React Right or equivalent first aid
- ·Basic swimming fitness required
- ·Minimum age: 15 years
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ðĄ Best value: take both courses together
React Right on day 1, Stress & Rescue over days 2â3. Complete both in a single trip and arrive at your next destination as a fully rescue-trained, first-aid certified diver.
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The Carabao difference
Safety training deserves more than a checkbox. Here's what you get when you train rescue skills with Carabao.
01
Real scenario training
We run rescue scenarios in actual open water â not just a pool. You'll practise tows, extractions, and in-water CPR in realistic conditions.
02
Truly small groups
More individual attention means faster progress and more confidence. You'll never feel like just another student.
03
SSI certification worldwide
Your React Right and Stress & Rescue certifications are recognised internationally â at dive centres, aboard liveaboards, and by employers.
04
Instructors with real experience
Our team has dealt with real emergencies on the water. The scenarios they teach you aren't theoretical â they've lived them.
Your path
Where do these courses fit?
React Right & Rescue
You're here. First aid, CPR, and real rescue skills.
From divers who trained with us
What our students say
I did React Right and Stress & Rescue back to back in three days. It completely changed how I feel in the water. I know exactly what to do if something goes wrong â and that confidence changes everything.
Tom H.
ðŽð§ UK · Stress & Rescue diver
Best course I've done after my Open Water. The rescue scenarios felt real â we practised in the actual bay, not just a pool. The instructors push you just enough. I feel like a completely different diver.
Chiara M.
ðŪðđ Italy · Stress & Rescue diver
I took React Right as a non-diver â my partner dives and I wanted to be useful if something happened. The team made it very accessible and I walked away with a real international first aid cert. Highly recommend.
Sarah K.
ðĶðš Australia · React Right
Common questions
React Right & Rescue FAQ
Do I need any experience to take the React Right course?+
No â the SSI React Right course has no prerequisites. It's open to anyone, diver or non-diver. It's the first step before the Stress & Rescue course and a mandatory requirement for the Divemaster programme.
Is the React Right certification recognised internationally?+
Yes. SSI React Right is a fully accredited first aid and CPR certification recognised worldwide by dive agencies, hospitals, and emergency services. It's valid for 24 months and can be renewed at any time.
What are the prerequisites for the Stress & Rescue course?+
You need to be a certified SSI Open Water Diver (or equivalent from any agency) and hold a valid React Right or equivalent first aid certification. We can schedule both courses back-to-back if needed.
How long does each course take?+
React Right is typically completed in one day. The Stress & Rescue course takes 2â3 days depending on conditions and your pace. Many students choose to combine them in a 3â4 day block for maximum efficiency.
Why should recreational divers learn rescue skills?+
Accidents happen â even on routine dives. Knowing how to recognise stress in yourself and others, perform a rescue breath in open water, and respond to a real emergency makes you a safer, more confident diver. It can save a life.
Is the Stress & Rescue course physically demanding?+
It requires a good level of comfort in the water and basic swimming fitness â you'll be towing and lifting mannequins and practising real scenarios. Most divers find it very manageable, and the practical skills you gain are immediately applicable.
Do these courses count towards the Divemaster programme?+
Yes. The React Right certification is a mandatory prerequisite for SSI Divemaster training. The Stress & Rescue course is highly recommended and builds directly on skills you'll use throughout your Divemaster programme.
Ready to train?
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We'll sort the rest.
Tell us your certification level and available dates. We'll schedule React Right, Stress & Rescue, or both â back to back, around your trip.
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SSI React Right Koh Tao â Stress and Rescue Course Koh Tao
SSI React Right first aid and CPR course in Koh Tao with Carabao Diving. SSI Stress and Rescue diver course in Koh Tao. Emergency oxygen, CPR, AED, rescue diving techniques. Small groups, expert instructors, Chalok Bay. The best place to complete your safety and rescue training in Thailand.