Emergency First Response
Whether you need a refresher or have never had any first aid and rescue training, whether you need it for your next PADI dive course or just want to learn a new skill; we can offer you the Emergency First Response (EFR) course at our dive centers.
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The following EFR courses are based on internationally recognized medical guidelines for emergency care.
Primary Care (CPR) – This covers the steps and techniques for handling life-threatening emergencies.
Scene Assessment
Barrier Use
Primary Assessment
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Chest compressions
Artificial respiration (rescue breaths)
Serious bleeding management
Shock management
Spinal injury management
Helping a choking adult
Secondary Care (First Aid) – Because many medical conditions are not life-threatening and emergency medical services are sometimes delayed or unavailable, this teaches you how to provide first aid that eases pain and reduces the risk of further harm.
Injury Assessment
Splinting for Dislocations and Fractures
Bandaging
Illness Assessment
Care for Children – to learn, practice and apply emergency care skills specific to helping infants and children with medical emergencies.
CPR & AED – Focus CPR training and teaching participants how to use an AED (automated external defibrillator).
EFR Refresher – It’s a good idea to refresh your CPR and first aid skills every 24 months.