The PADI Emergency First Response (EFR) course teaches you how to act quickly and correctly in emergency situations. It is a practical first aid course where you learn how to perform life-saving actions, such as CPR and first aid for injuries. The course is not only useful for divers, but for anyone who wants to be prepared to help when it is really needed.
During the training, you practice realistic scenarios so that you learn to stay calm and act efficiently.
What does the course entail?
The EFR course focuses on first aid and CPR and consists of theory and many practical exercises.
You will learn, among other things:
❤️ Performing CPR on adults and children
🫁 Use of an AED (automated external defibrillator)
🩹 First aid for injuries
🩸 Dealing with bleeding, shock, and injuries
🧠 Responding correctly in emergency situations
📋 Assessing an emergency situation and organizing help
The training involves practical exercises and realistic scenarios , so that you gain the confidence to actually intervene.
What are the benefits?
🚑 Learn life-saving skills
💪 More self-confidence in emergency situations
🧠 Respond faster and calmer when someone needs help
🤿 Mandatory step towards the PADI Rescue Diver course
🌍 Useful in everyday life, not just while diving
It is a course that can literally make the difference when every second counts.
What are the conditions for starting?
There are no specific diving requirements to participate in the EFR course.
You must:
Be at least 12 years old (may vary by dive center)
No diving certificate required
The Emergency First Response course is therefore accessible to everyone and provides you with skills that you can use both underwater and in daily life . 🚑❤️