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Earn your SSI React Right certification in a half-day, scenario-based course at Ramrod Key. Learn CPR, first aid, AED basics, and oxygen administration minutes from Looe Key’s reef — practical training for anyone spending time on Florida Keys waters.
Earn your SSI React Right certification in a half-day, scenario-based course at Ramrod Key. Learn CPR, first aid, AED basics, and oxygen administration minutes from Looe Key’s reef — practical training for anyone spending time on Florida Keys waters.
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At Ramrod Key, Florida, a short drive from the reef-marked waters of Looe Key, React Right delivers hands-on emergency training tailored to people who live, work, and play on the water. This half‑day SSI React Right course focuses on practical skills — primary assessment, first aid, CPR, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) basics, and oxygen administration — taught using classroom instruction and realistic scenarios. It’s a non-diving course designed for divers and non-divers alike; participants must be at least 12 years old and are expected to complete online academics before attending the in-person session.
What sets this offering apart is its setting and local focus. Run through Looe Key Reef Resort, the class sits minutes from Looe Key’s spur-and-groove coral formations and vibrant reef fish communities. That proximity matters: the Florida Keys draw heavy boating, snorkeling, and diving traffic, so learning oxygen administration and AED use here has immediate, practical value. Instructors keep class sizes small to maximize hands-on practice; if you plan to bring more than four students the resort asks you to contact [email protected] or call (305) 872-2215.
The curriculum is flexible so you can emphasize the areas you and your group need most — from casualty stabilization to rescue breathing and chest compressions. Practical training scenarios mimic common Keys incidents: unconscious snorkelers, hypothermia on a night trip, cuts from reef rock, or oxygen needs after suspected decompression illness. By course completion you’ll earn the SSI React Right specialty certification and feel prepared to act as an emergency first responder until professional help arrives.
Pack essentials for a classroom-style session: water, a hat for walking between facilities, and photo ID. Because the course sits in a marine destination, you’ll often pair certification with a boat day or reef briefing to see why quick response training matters: Looe Key’s coral heads, gorgonians, and resident turtles underscore the stakes of safe, informed recreation. Historically the Florida Keys gained sanctuary protections to safeguard reefs and wildlife; learning first response here supports both people and places by reducing the time between incident and care.
This program is ideal for dive trip leaders, boat captains, resort staff, or any visitor who wants confidence around water. Classes are half day with a mix of academic review and scenario practice. Reserve a spot through the provider’s booking link and arrive ready to engage — you’ll leave with a certification that translates on the water and in everyday life. Participants report leaving with clearer situational judgment, practiced hands-on skills, and the confidence to coordinate with EMS and boat crews — qualities that make this certification a smart, low-cost investment for anyone spending time on the Florida Keys water. Book early, especially during high-season weekends for groups.
easy.
3–4 hours.
Minimal physical fitness required; ability to kneel, perform chest compressions, and participate in simulated rescues.
No — this is a non-diving emergency first response course appropriate for divers and non-divers.
Participants must be at least 12 years old to enroll.
Certification length follows SSI standards; check with instructors at the course for recertification timelines.
Yes — oxygen administration is an optional module in the React Right curriculum and can be included in your session.
The provider limits class sizes to maximize hands-on practice; contact [email protected] for groups larger than four.
Bring photo ID and complete the required online academics prior to arrival; any additional paperwork will be communicated by the provider.
Looe Key lies within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, part of protections established to preserve reef habitat and marine life.
Use reef-safe sunscreen, minimize plastic waste, and follow instructor guidance to avoid reef contact—first response training reduces the need for risky improvisation that can harm habitats.
Looe Key Reef Resort is a dive and education center located on Ramrod Key, Florida. The resort offers a diverse catalog of SSI courses and non‑diving ecology classes designed for recreational divers, advanced students, and marine enthusiasts. Programs include emergency response training, specialty deep and decompression diving, independent diving certification, search and recovery, equipment techniques, and reef‑focused non‑diving courses such as coral identification, manta and ray ecology, and marine ecology. Instruction typically combines classroom learning, pool sessions, and open‑water dives where required, plus hands‑on scenarios for practical skill practice and risk management. Several courses award official SSI certifications upon successful completion, including React Right and Deep Diving. Training emphasizes scenario‑based drills, dive computer use, Nitrox and decompression awareness, and safe equipment selection and maintenance. Non‑diving offerings allow visitors to deepen reef knowledge and species identification without entering the water. Located on Ramrod Key with direct access to the Looe Key reef system and nearby dive sites, Looe Key Reef Resort supports both entry‑level students and divers seeking advanced qualifications. By presenting documented SSI course options and combining classroom, pool, and open‑water components, the resort provides verifiable training pathways and practical reef education for divers and marine enthusiasts seeking recognized certifications and a deeper connection to Florida’s coral ecosystems.
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