Emergency First Respondent (EFR)
The PADI Emergency First Response (EFR) course teaches you how to provide immediate care in a medical emergency — both in diving situations and everyday life. Through simple, hands-on training, you’ll learn essential skills like CPR, first aid, and how to use an AED, giving you the confidence to act when it matters most.
EFR is designed for everyone — no medical background required — and focuses on practical, real-world response skills that are easy to learn and remember. It’s also a required certification for the PADI Rescue Diver Course and an important step toward becoming a safer, more capable diver.
Whether you’re diving with friends, travelling, or at home, EFR gives you the tools to help others when they need it most.
Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments are included, making it a safe, comfortable, and unforgettable first dive experience
Duration: 5+ Hours
Age: 10 years old
Course Highlights
- Essential Emergency Skills: Learn the fundamentals of CPR, first aid, and AED use so you can respond confidently in a medical emergency.
- Hands-On Practice: Practise real-world skills like bandaging, illness and injury assessment, and using barrier devices in a safe, supportive environment.
- Accident Management: Understand how to assess a situation, make safe decisions, and provide effective care until professional help arrives.
- Diver-Ready Training: Gain the emergency response skills required for the PADI Rescue Diver Course — and valuable for everyday life as well.
- Accessible to Everyone: No prior medical training needed; the course is designed to be simple, practical, and easy to learn.
Prerequisites
- Age Requirement: Participants must be at least 10 years old.
- No Prior Certification Required: No previous first aid or CPR certification is necessary to enroll in the course.
What You Learn
- Primary Care (CPR): Techniques for adult, child, and infant CPR. Recognition and management of respiratory and cardiac emergencies
- Secondary Care (First Aid): Assessment and treatment of injuries and illnesses. Management of bleeding, wounds, and shock. Techniques for treating fractures, sprains, and strains
- Emergency Response: How to assess an emergency situation.Prioritizing care and calling for help. Developing an emergency action plan
- First Aid Kit Essential: Understanding the components of a first aid kit. How to use various first aid supplies effectively.
- Legal and Ethical Considerations: Understanding Good Samaritan laws. Ethical considerations in providing emergency care.
- Practice and Skills Development: Hands-on practice of CPR and first aid techniques. Scenario-based training to enhance decision-making skills.
- Confidence and Preparedness: Building confidence in emergency response skills. Preparing for real-life emergency situations.
What Your Day Looks Like
Learn the Essentials
Your EFR day starts with a video and followed by an easy-going, interactive session where your instructor teaches you how to assess an emergency, protect yourself, and take control with confidence.
CPR & First Aid Practice
You’ll move straight into hands-on skill practice:
- CPR and rescue breaths on manikins
- Recovery position
- Bandaging and basic wound care
- Illness and injury assessments
Everything is demonstrated first, then practised until it feels natural.
Realistic Scenarios
You’ll put your new skills to the test with simple, real-life simulations — responding to unresponsive patients, managing bleeding, and working as a team in an emergency.
Duration
EFR is typically completed in half a day, making it a fast, practical, and valuable certification for both diving and everyday life.