Emergency First Response
Learn CPR, how to use an AED, and basic first aid. Useful for divers and for anyone else.
Emergency First Response
Learn CPR, how to use an AED, and basic first aid. Useful for divers and for anyone else.
Duration
1 days
Course type
First aid
Ratio
1:4
Certification
Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care
Prerequisites
What you need before the course starts
What you will learn
What you will be able to do by the end
Day by day plan
What you do each day
Emergency First Response Training
One day of EFR training. You learn primary and secondary care.
What's included
Part of your course fee
Not included
Things you sort out yourself
Equipment and gear
Training items and first aid practice gear
Training Mannequins
Practice dummies for adult, child, and baby CPR
AED Trainer
A practice version of an Automated External Defibrillator
First Aid Supplies
Bandages, splints, and other first aid items
EFR Manual
Your Emergency First Response guide book
Training DVD
Videos that show each EFR skill
Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care
This card shows you have learned the basics of emergency care.
Common questions
Questions people often ask before they sign up
Do I need to know swimming for EFR?
No. This course is for everyone. A heart attack can happen anywhere, at any time. Knowing what to do can save a life.
How much time is required for the course?
About 6 hours. You can finish it in one day.
What are the benefits of EFR certification?
PADI needs EFR before you can do the Rescue Diver course. You will also know how to help in an emergency.
What do I learn in EFR Primary and Secondary Care?
You learn CPR for all ages and how to use an AED. You learn to spot a life-threatening emergency. You also learn to stop bleeding, treat shock, care for neck and back injuries, and give first aid for common injuries and illness.
What can I do after EFR certification?
You need EFR to become a PADI Rescue Diver. It also helps in daily life, at home or at work.
Is the certification internationally recognized?
Yes. Emergency First Response is a fast-growing CPR, AED, and first aid program. It has over 31,000 instructors around the world.
Check with us before you travel
Courses depend on the weather and on when the instructor is free. Some courses need a minimum number of students. You also need to be fit to dive under PADI rules.