PADI's Specialty Emergency First Response (EFR+CFC) course is designed to prepare individuals for situations where they may need to apply first aid. The course can only be completed if you have the necessary equipment. It is possible to rent equipment. Click here to learn more about this course. For those with experience and the desire to improve their skills, this course is also a refresher course.
Course content
EFR is a great course that will increase your confidence and help you deal with medical emergencies. Participants are able to practice emergency care in a stress-free atmosphere and learn simple procedures. Self-study materials, video demonstrations and quick reference cards are all included in the course materials. It also meets the requirements for professional ratings and the PADI Rescue Diver course.
CPR, rescue breathing techniques, scene assessment, basic first aid, and CPR are all covered. Participants will also learn how to treat common dive injuries. This includes how to bandage and splint as well as how to prevent infection. Students also learn how to protect themselves from pathogens and other dangerous materials. This course teaches you how to save lives and respond to potentially life-threatening situations.
Pre-requisites
The PADI Emergency First Response course is a one-day program that focuses on teaching participants how to respond in time to a life-threatening medical emergency. This program includes both classroom theory, skills development, and real-life situation practice. The course does not require any pre-requisites.
The course is designed for both divers and non-divers. With the aid quick reference cards as well as videos, participants learn how they can quickly and effectively deal with such situations. This course meets the CPR and first-aid training requirements for the PADI Rescue Diver and all professional levels of the PADI Scuba Diver program. PADI instructors are also certified to teach Emergency First Response.
Requirements
Training in Emergency First Response builds confidence and prepares participants for helping others in emergency situations. The course includes lifesaving skills such CPR, primary care, and first aid. It emphasizes the importance in minimizing risks. The course also teaches non-divers how to better prepare for emergency situations.
After completing the EFRI course, students can take the PADI Instructor Examination. Each course in the EFRI program begins with the prefix EFRI and is numbered sequentially. Each course takes one hour and includes 55 minutes of class time, five minutes of break and five minutes of rest.
Refresher course
For people looking to improve their skills, the EFR Refresher Course was created. There are two parts to the course: Skill Development and Exam. EFR Refresher Course is an optional course. However, the EFR Instructor manual recommends it. During the refresher course, you will learn the latest developments in the field of first aid and CPR. AED usage will also be covered. You will also learn how to teach others how to use the AED in an emergency.
This is a great course to get your skills up to par and help you meet the requirements for PADI Rescue Diver. It also meets the requirement for the Professional Rescue Diver course and other courses that require CPR training. It includes an Emergency First Response video, which assists participants in preparing for emergencies and previewing the skills they will be practicing during the skills training session.
Cost
Half-day Emergency First Response Course teaches emergency skills. It includes classroom lessons, video presentations, role-play scenarios, and CPR, first aid, and AED use. The course fulfills all prerequisites for PADI certification. The course cost approximately 6,900 Thai baht per person. The training manual, two-year PADI certification fees and the training manual are included in the course fee.
PADI Emergency First Reaper course will provide you with CPR and rescue breathing training, aswell as the ability to assess and monitor the victim's condition. This course also teaches you how first aid can be applied to common diving injuries. The course will also cover topics like bandaging, dressings, and protecting yourself from pathogens. The certification, which is issued by PADI, provides a basic foundation for CPR and first aid treatment for all types of diving injuries.