Scuba Iguana

Emergency First Response Course

Emergency First Response(EFR) is a PADI affiliate that specializes in teaching Emergency Primary and Secondary Care skills – they’re for anyone, not just divers and would be useful in any other maritime based activity. CPR and first aid are particularly useful for anyone involved in adventure sports – just in case of an emergency.

The EFR offers valuable skills required for the PADI Rescue Diver course. In this course you will learn:

1

BLS (Basic Life Support)

2

CPR and rescue breathing at the layperson level

3

AED (automated external defibrillator) use (optional)

4

Preventing and caring for shock

5

Spinal injury management

6

Use of barriers to reduce disease transmission risk

7

Basic first aid and first aid kit considerations

Itinerary of the Emergency First Response Course

DAY 1 (2 hours)

  • A theory and video session
  • A practical session to test your understanding

DAY 2 (2 hours)

  • A theory and video session
  • A practical session to test your understanding
  • The final exam

Emergency First Response Course

Important Information

Course Requirements

  • To enroll in Emergency First Response course, you must be fully aware of your surroundings and environment and want to be able to assist people in need during a medical emergency.

What’s Included?

  • An English and Spanish speaking qualified EFR Instructor
  • Your Emergency First Response Manual Note: All divers are responsible for reading their EFR manual themselves. Video sessions at the dive center will reinforce this reading and Instructors are available throughout to answer questions.
  • All the necessary equipment for you to practice what you learn in the EFR manual and videos.
  • Your Emergency First Response Certification

Useful Information

COST:

$250 1 student

DURATION:
2 Days
REQUERIMENTS:
15 years
SKILL GAINED:
CERTIFICATION:
Emergency First Response

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