Emergency First Response (EFR)
Want to be ready in an emergency? Then this program is for you! The PADI Emergency First Response (EFR) program covers basic training for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency care.
In addition, it’s a medically based program covering primary care, secondary care and treatments following national consensus guidelines.
The program is designed for divers and non-divers, and also meets the CPR and first aid prerequisite for earning your PADI Rescue Diver rating.
So if you’re seeking CPR/first aid training to meet a diving program requirement or for personal enhancement, this program is for you.
Primary Care (CPR)
Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) teaches you how to deal with emergencies that are immediately life threatening.. You will focus on primary care through a combination of knowledge development, skill development and realistic scenario practice to make sure you have the knowledge, understanding and confidence to use your skills. Here are the Primary Care (CPR) skills:
Secondary Care (first aid)
Secondary Care (first aid) covers injuries or illnesses that are not immediately life threatening or when local EMS is unavailable or delayed. You focus on secondary assessment and first aid through knowledge development, skill development and realistic scenario practice. The Secondary Care (first aid) skills are:
Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) teaches you how to deal with emergencies that are immediately life threatening.. You will focus on primary care through a combination of knowledge development, skill development and realistic scenario practice to make sure you have the knowledge, understanding and confidence to use your skills. Here are the Primary Care (CPR) skills:
- Scene Assessment
- Barrier Use
- Primary Assessment
- Rescue Breathing
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Serious bleeding management
- Shock management
- Spinal injury management
Secondary Care (first aid)
Secondary Care (first aid) covers injuries or illnesses that are not immediately life threatening or when local EMS is unavailable or delayed. You focus on secondary assessment and first aid through knowledge development, skill development and realistic scenario practice. The Secondary Care (first aid) skills are:
- Injury Assessment
- Illness Assessment
- BandagingSplinting for Dislocations and Fractures
Course Requirements:
- Dive Certification NOT Required.
- Minimum 15 years old
Course Includes:
- Emergency First Response Manual
- Emergency First Response Certification Card
- 2 Theory Class
- Use of Training Props