From: $150

Emergency First Response Course

Learn essential life saving skills in just one day. This course covers how to asses an emergency situation and provide emergency first aid.
You also learn how to perform CPR effectively and use an automatied defibrillator. The Emergency First Response certification is a prerequisite for the PADI Rescue Diver course but is just as valuable as a stand alone course!
EFR courses are based on internationally recognized medical guidelines for emergency care.

TIMETABLE FOR THE 'Emergency Respons Course' (UPON REQUEST)

	Pick-up at your Resort*	Course Duration	Drop-off at your Resort*
Monday	08:15 – 08:30	08:30 – 16:30	16:30 – 16:45
Tuesday	08:15 – 08:30	08:30 – 16:30	16:30 – 16:45
Wednesday	08:15 – 08:30	08:30 – 16:30	16:30 – 16:45
Thursday	08:15 – 08:30	08:30 – 16:30	16:30 – 16:45
Friday	08:15 – 08:30	08:30 – 16:30	16:30 – 16:45
Saturday	08:15 – 08:30	08:30 – 16:30	16:30 – 16:45
Sunday	08:15 – 08:30	08:30 – 16:30	16:30 – 16:45

* These times are for Lions Dive Ocean Resort and Sunscapee Resort. Please add some extra transit time to our location for (optional) pick up anywhere else. We’ll plan transits during booking together.

What's Included

INCLUDED IN PRICE Use of CPR mannequin FREE

INCLUDED IN PRICE Demo automatic defibrillator FREE

INCLUDED IN PRICE First aid materials and barriers during course FREE

INCLUDED IN PRICE Emergency first response workbook FREE

INCLUDED IN PRICE Certification FREE

Questions you might have – FAQ

What is the minimum age for this certification?

The Emergency First Response course is performance-based and there is no minimum age.

Do you have to be a diver to take this course?

This course is for everyone, no dive experience necessary. For divers, this course is one of the prerequisites for the Rescue diver course.

How many hours does the course take?

Depending on class size and individual learning speeds, allow for about 6 to 8 hours for the Primary (CPR) and Secondary (first aid) care training.

How long is the certification valid?

It is recommended to refresh your knowledge and skills regularly. for continuing with the Rescue Diver course, Emergency first response training needs to be no more than 24 months prior to the Rescue course.

Is this activity also available in a package?

Yes, you can bundle this activity with the Rescue Diver Course and enjoy a $50 discount.