PADI Emergency First Response

The PADI Emergency First Response Course trains you in Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid) and meets an important requirement for the Rescue Diver program (the course does not need to be completed to start the Rescue Diver or vice-versa although both courses must be completed to qualify as a Rescue Diver). While learning about accident management you'll apply the First Aid and CPR skills learnt in this program to the unique needs of diving. Upon completion you'll be a qualified First-Responder - whether an accident occurs in or out of the water.

First Aid Training found its roots in the early 1900's while CPR techniques were developed in the late 50's. In 1977 the Emergency First Response program was first developed and in 1980 it was released to the public.

PADI's introduction of the modular SCUBA course parallels the Emergency First Response's impact on emergency training for the layperson. Significant time is given to person-to-person practice during the course. This is important in that actual practice on real people, in addition to supervised mannequin practice, allows you to become comfortable performing skills during real life emergencies. This Emergency First Response course is a basic training course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and emergency management.

EFR skills are learnt in a relaxed atmosphere in which practical application and 'hands-on' practice are emphasised in the classroom. The course is designed to be easy learning and to be relaxed and comfortable. There are no Instructor presentations as such but there are audiovisuals which make the Emergency First Response experience enjoyable and interesting.

SCUBA ZONE offers the Emergency First Response diving lessons course over two evenings during the week (sometimes one full day at weekends) The course is designed for all levels of divers and non-divers can also take part. It is an essential course for the Advanced Plus and Rescue Diver courses.