A hands-on CPR and first-aid course for everyone, diver or not - the prerequisite for Rescue Diver. Learn primary and secondary care in one day; materials and certification included.
Emergency First Response (EFR) is a first-aid and CPR course for anyone — divers and non-divers alike — and takes about a day. You learn primary care (CPR and life-threatening emergencies) and secondary care (first aid, illness and injury assessment) through clear demonstrations and hands-on practice on a manikin. It's the first-aid qualification required for the PADI Rescue Diver course, and a genuinely useful skill for everyday life.
EFR is required before you can certify as a Rescue Diver. Many people take it on its own too, as the skills apply anywhere, not just underwater.
Because EFR skills apply on land as much as underwater, it's a worthwhile course for parents, teachers, travellers and anyone who wants the confidence to help in an emergency. We keep groups small so everyone gets plenty of hands-on practice on the manikin.
No — EFR is open to everyone. It's a standard CPR and first-aid course useful for work, family and travel.
EFR primary and secondary care is valid for 24 months, which satisfies the requirement for the Rescue Diver course.
Yes — a current EFR certificate is a prerequisite for PADI Rescue Diver. You can do both with us on the same trip.
