PADI Emergency First Response (EFR) Primary & Secondary Care

Course Overview & Training Objectives

Emergency First Response (EFR) Primary & Secondary Care teaches internationally recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) and CPR protocols alongside injury management. Candidates learn primary assessment, chest compressions, rescue ventilation, automated external defibrillator (AED) deployment, and treatment for severe bleeding, shock, and suspected spinal compromise. Secondary care modules extend competence to illness assessment, injury evaluation, bandaging techniques, and joint splinting.

Operational Envelope

• Max Depth: N/A (Dry Workshop)
• Decompression: No decompression
• Breathing Gases: First Aid Equipment, CPR Manikins & AED Trainers
• Equipment Rig: N/A (First Aid / CPR)

Course Structure & Training Requirements

• Course Duration: 1 to 2 Days
• Classroom & Theory: 8 hours instruction

Entry Gates & Prerequisites

No diving prerequisites or minimum age required; open to divers and non-divers.