Emergency First Response/React Right

First aid and CPR are essential skills for everyone, but especially for all those involved in adventure sports.  Divers are no exception to this.  Basic Life Support skills are vital for all divers and non-divers carrying out surface support – for that just in case moment.

What does the course consist of?

The fun part about First Aid training is learning serious medical emergency response skills in an upbeat, positive environment. You gain the confidence to ensure that you are prepared to help in an emergency.  It is a completely land based and therefore can be completed by divers and non-divers alike. Theory and practical sessions covered include:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR and rescue breathing at the layperson level
  • AED (automated external defibrillator) use (optional)
  • Preventing and caring for shock
  • Spinal injury management
  • Use of barriers to reduce disease transmission risk
  • Basic first aid and first aid kit considerations
Why Choose the Dive School at Wraysbury Dive Centre
  • Our courses are taught in one location here at Wraysbury Dive Centre - no need to travel around at extra expense. 
  • Because of our facility we are able to give you more in-water time than any other dive school - no need to sit in a classroom all day.
  • All equipment, air fills, learning materials, logbook, certification and entrance to Wraysbury Dive Centre is included in the course price.  There are no hidden extras.
  • Our three full time instructors are professionals, with combined experience of over 45 years in teaching diving.
  • We provide you with the latest and best equipment.
  • We work with you to complete the course to ensure that you leave us happy, safe and confident, even if this takes a little extra time.  We provide reasonable amounts of extra time at no extra expense.  Many other dive schools wiill charge you for this.
  • You will learn first aid from experienced instructors - those who actually use it!
What can I do after this course?
Things to do after you qualify: Rescue Diver
Now you hold your first aid certification you can move on to the Rescue Diver Course.  Refresh your self rescue skills and move on to leaning about how to care for others in the water.