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:
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1
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BLS (Basic Life Support)
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2
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CPR and rescue breathing at the layperson level
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3
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AED (automated external defibrillator) use (optional)
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4
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Preventing and caring for shock
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5
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Spinal injury management
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6
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Use of barriers to reduce disease transmission risk
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7
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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:
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$250 1 student
- DURATION:
- 2 Days
- REQUERIMENTS:
- 15 years
- SKILL GAINED:
- CERTIFICATION:
- Emergency First Response