PADI Emergency First Response (PADI EFR)
Emergency First Response (EFR) is the fastest-growing international CPR, AED and first aid training organization, with more than 31,000 instructors worldwide (including a few at The Dive Bus).
The purpose of the Emergency First Response course is to build confidence and increase willingness to respond to medical emergencies for ‘lay’ rescuers. That’s regular folks like you and us.
EFR courses meet the CPR and first aid training requirements for the PADI Emergency First Responder ((“PADI EFR”) course and all PADI professional-level ratings. Most PADI Instructors are also Emergency First Response Instructors.
EFR: 1st Aid, CPR, and Secondary Care Training
If you’re planning on taking your PADI Rescue Diver course or PADI Divemaster course, a current EFR certification – or other agency equivalent – is a pre-requisite. And even if you’re not, it’s a great skill set to have, regardless of your dive certification level.
- Minimum age: 10 years (safety restrictions apply for 10 – 14 year olds)
- Pre-requisites: none
- Duration: 1 day
If your EFR certification has expired, you can renew it with your The Dive Bus EFR Instructors.
Become an EFR Instructor!
The Instructor course provides you with the additional training necessary to teach the Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR), Secondary Care (First Aid), Care for Children, CPR & AED courses.
This course is available to anyone who may wish to train their staff, colleagues or friends and PADI Instructor candidates.
- Minimum age: 18 years
- Pre-requisites: you must have completed CPR and first aid training in the past 24 months
- Or be a practicing medical professional such as a physician, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic or Registered Nurse
- Duration: 1 day
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Did you know you already started 5 different PADI Specialty courses on your PADI Advanced Open Water course?