Emergency first response
Who should take this course?
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 nonstressful 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. EFR courses meet the CPR and first aid training requirements for the PADI Rescue
Diver course and all professional-level ratings. Most PADI Instructors are also Emergency
First Response Instructors.
The following EFR courses are based on internationally recognized medical guidelines
for emergency care.
Price: $275
What will you learn?
Primary Care (CPR) – This course teaches you the steps and techniques for handling life-threatening emergencies. You’ll practice eight skills for aiding patients who aren’t breathing, have no heartbeat, may have a spinal injury, may be in shock or who may have serious bleeding. You’ll learn to how to perform CPR and continue to monitor the patient, so that you provide every possible chance of survival while waiting for emergency medical services to arrive.
Secondary Care (First Aid) – Because many medical conditions are not life-threatening and emergency medical services are sometimes delayed or unavailable, this course teaches you how to provide first aid that eases pain and reduces the risk of further harm. You’ll learn to assess a variety of injuries and illnesses and practice bandaging and splinting.
Care for Children – This course allows participants to learn, practice and apply emergency care skills specific to helping infants and children with medical emergencies. It’s designed for those who work with children or are likely to have to respond to emergencies involving youngsters. This course is often integrated with Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid) courses.
CPR & AED – This course focuses on CPR
training and teaching participants how
to use an AED (automated external
defibrillator). When workplace or
governmental requirements specify this
training, the CPR & AED course meets
the need. This course is often integrated
into First Aid at Work programs.
First Aid at Work – In some areas, such
as Great Britain, Australia and Canada,
governmental regulations call for
enhanced CPR and first aid training for
the workplace. First Aid at Work programs
designed for these areas include additional
topics and skills to meet requirements while
following the easy to learn EFR approach
to training.
EFR Refresher – It’s a good idea to refresh your CPR and first aid skills every 24 months, and that’s what the EFR Refresher course is designed to do. Focusing on key skills, the course allows you to stay up-to-date and ready to lend aid when needed.
