Emergency First Response Training with Paragon Diving in Big Pine Key
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–7 hours (one day)
Fitness Level
No special physical fitness required, but participants should be able to perform basic CPR techniques involving some kneeling and chest compressions.
Overview
Paragon Diving in Big Pine Key offers React Right, a one-day emergency first response course teaching CPR, first aid, AED use, and oxygen administration to prepare you for critical medical situations in outdoor and aquatic settings.
React Right
Ages 12+ • 1 Day • CPR, 1st Aid, AED, and oxygen administration.
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About This Adventure
Join the SSI React Right emergency first response course for a day of essential training in medical emergencies. Tailor your learning with topics like CPR, first aid, and AED basics. Gain confidence through practical scenarios and earn your specialty certification, empowering you to respond effectively in critical situations.
Duration
1 day
About
React Right is SSI’s emergency first response course and provides you with the training and knowledge you need to act as a first responder in a medical emergency.
In this flexible dive program, you can choose which subjects you want to learn about, including primary assessment, first aid, CPR and primary stabilization techniques. You can also learn about oxygen administration in diving emergencies and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) basics.
Using a combination of academic sessions and practical training scenarios, this program will give you the tools and confidence you need for emergency response. By the time you are certified, you will be able to act as an emergency first responder, provide first aid and CPR, administer oxygen and provide AED support in a medical emergency.
Earn your SSI React Right specialty certification. Get started today!
More Info
Training will start in the morning and finish up after lunch. Once you have booked your course, you will receive your online academic materials (typically within 24 hours) and a course introduction letter laying out schedule and expectations for the course.
This course does not include any boat trips.
Prerequisites
- 12 years of age
Adventure Tips
Complete Pre-Course Materials
Review and complete your online academic materials before arriving to maximize hands-on training efficiency.
Dress Comfortably
Wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing suitable for both indoor instruction and practical scenarios.
Focus on Practical Skills
Engage fully during scenario training to build real confidence in emergency response techniques.
Age Requirement
Participants must be at least 12 years old to enroll in the React Right course.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Key deer, native to Big Pine Key
- Pelicans soaring over coastal waters
History
The Florida Keys were incorporated into the U.S. in the 19th century and have always been a hub for fishing and maritime activity, influencing local dive culture.
Conservation
Paragon Diving emphasizes environmental stewardship, offering training that includes responsible dive practices to protect fragile reef ecosystems.
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Adventure Hotspots in Key West
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Comfortable Clothing
Allows ease of movement during CPR and first aid practice.
Notebook and Pen
Useful for taking notes during academic and practical sessions.
Water Bottle
Keeps you hydrated during the training, especially in warmer months.
summer specific
Sun Protection
Protects against sun exposure when outdoors before or after indoor sessions.
summer specific