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PADI Emergency First Response Provider (EFR)

PADI Emergency First Response Provider (EFR)

Emergency First Response training focuses on building confidence in lay rescuers and increasing their willingness to respond when faced with a medical emergency.

Emergency First Response training focuses on building confidence in lay rescuers and increasing their willingness to respond when faced with a medical emergency. Course participants learn simple to follow steps for emergency care and practice applying skills in a non stressful learning environment. All courses are supported by self-study manuals, videos and quick reference cards to enhance learning and allow you start learning right away.

What the Course Entails

Learn eight essential skills for helping others in an emergency. Get hands-on experience administering CPR using a special manikin, practice bandaging and splinting, and apply your new skills in a role-playing scenario.

Course Duration: 1 Days

Course Pre-requisites

There is no minimum age requirement or specific prerequisites to enrol on the course.

Course Flow

The Emergency First Response® Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid) course combines flexible online self-study and in-person training. It's your course at your pace. Practice a skill until you feel confident before moving on to the next one.

How Can I Get Started?

  • PADI eLearning - 2-4 hours online or offline study
  • Instructor Learning - 4-8 hours hands-on practice learning essential skills

What is the next adventure?

You next adventure is to continue on to the Emergency Oxygen Provider course.

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