Emergency First Response (EFR)
CPR and first aid for anyone — diver or not. Emergency First Response builds the confidence to act in a medical emergency, and it's the prerequisite for the PADI Rescue Diver course.
Setting
ClassroomDuration
Min age
Any ageCertification
ValidWhat this course is about
EFR teaches the same priorities and techniques used by medical professionals, in a relaxed, non-intimidating way. You practise on a manikin until the steps feel natural.
Primary Care covers CPR and life-threatening emergencies; Secondary Care covers first aid for injuries and illnesses that aren't immediately life-threatening.
What you'll learn
- Scene safety and primary assessment
- CPR and rescue breathing
- Serious bleeding, shock and spinal-injury management
- First aid for everyday injuries and illness
What's included
- EFR participant materials
- Hands-on manikin practice
- Completion certification (valid 24 months)
- Counts toward PADI Rescue Diver
Requirements
- No experience needed — open to everyone
- No diving or swimming required
- All ages welcome
You'll walk away with
An Emergency First Response certification — and the confidence to help when it matters most.
Common questions
Your first dive starts with a message
Tell us what you're after — a course, a fun dive, or a boat trip for the group — and we'll sort the rest. No pressure, just the blue.