Emergency First Response (EFR) Course

Be Ready When It Matters Most

Emergencies don't always happen in the water.

The Emergency First Response (EFR) Course teaches practical CPR, first aid, and emergency-care skills that can be used at home, at work, while travelling, on a boat, or during a dive emergency.

Designed for both divers and non-divers, EFR focuses on building the confidence and practical skills needed to respond effectively during the critical minutes before professional medical help arrives.

PADI describes EFR as a non-stressful, hands-on CPR and first-aid program designed to build confidence and willingness to respond during medical emergencies.

Course Fee

₱6,500/person

Group Rate

₱5,500/person

Minimum 3 participants.

Private or corporate/group training can be arranged upon request.

Course Duration - 1 Day

Approximately 5–6 hours, including classroom discussion, demonstrations, hands-on practice, and practical assessment.

The exact duration may vary depending on class size and student progress.

Course Components

The EFR program consists primarily of two core components:

Primary Care – CPR & Life-Threatening Emergencies

Students learn how to respond to potentially life-threatening situations.

Topics and practical skills may include:

• Scene safety

• Initial assessment

• Primary assessment

• CPR

• AED awareness and use

• Rescue breathing

• Serious bleeding

• Shock

• Choking

• Spinal injury considerations

• Unconscious casualty management

• Emergency action planning

Students practice the appropriate response sequence rather than simply memorizing information.

Secondary Care – First Aid

Students learn how to assess and manage injuries or illnesses that are not immediately life-threatening but still require care.

Topics may include:

• Injury assessment

• Illness assessment

• Bandaging

• Wound care

• Splinting

• Minor injuries

• Burns

• Bleeding

• Shock management

• Medical emergencies

• Monitoring and documentation

• Deciding when professional medical assistance is required

PADI's EFR program specifically includes practice in areas such as bandaging and illness/injury assessment.

Optional EFR Modules

Depending on the student's needs, additional modules may be available.

Care for Children

Training in:

• Child CPR

• Infant CPR

• Child first aid

• Infant first aid

• Child/infant emergency response

AED Training

Learn how to safely use an Automated External Defibrillator as part of an emergency response.

These additional modules can be particularly useful for:

• Parents

• Teachers

• Childcare workers

• Resort staff

• Dive professionals

• Boat crews

• Hospitality workers

Package Inclusions

• Professional EFR Instructor

• EFR Primary Care training

• EFR Secondary Care training

• CPR training

• AED training

• First Aid training

• Practical skills sessions

• Hands-on scenario practice

• Course materials

• Skills assessment

• Certification processing

• EFR certification/eCard, depending on training agency

Exact materials and certification format depend on the selected training agency.

Not Included

• Accommodation

• Meals and drinks

• Transportation to/from Samal

• Personal accident insurance

• Medical examination or physician clearance, if required

• Additional training days

• Optional Care for Children module, if not included in the selected package

• Additional certification materials

• Private instructor surcharge, where applicable

Who Can Take EFR?

Almost anyone can take EFR.

You do not need to be a scuba diver to participate.

The course is suitable for:

• Divers

• Non-divers

• Parents

• Teachers

• Resort staff

• Boat crews

• Tour guides

• Outdoor enthusiasts

• First responders

• Workplace personnel

• Dive professionals

• Anyone who wants practical CPR and first-aid skills

EFR is also commonly used as the CPR/First Aid component required for progression into Rescue Diver and professional diving programs.

Why Divers Should Take EFR

For divers and dive professionals, first-aid knowledge is an essential part of emergency preparedness.

The course helps you become more prepared to respond to situations involving:

• Diving injuries

• Unresponsive divers

• Serious bleeding

• Breathing emergencies

• Shock

• Trauma

• Near-drowning incidents

• Medical emergencies

EFR complements, but does not replace, specialized diving emergency training.

Course Approach

Our training focuses on hands-on learning.

Students will:

1. Learn the appropriate response procedure.

2. Watch instructor demonstrations.

3. Practice the skill.

4. Receive instructor feedback.

5. Repeat the skill until competent.

6. Apply the skills in practical scenarios.

The goal is to build confidence through practice, not simply complete a written examination.

Assessment

EFR is primarily a practical, skills-based course.

Students must demonstrate the required skills according to the standards of the selected training agency.

Additional practice may be provided when a student needs more time to become comfortable with a particular skill.

Certification Validity

For divers progressing into  Rescue Diver and professional-level programs, current CPR and First Aid training is generally required.

EFR certification is commonly renewed every 24 months to keep these emergency-response skills current.

Renewal is strongly recommended because CPR and first-aid skills can deteriorate without regular practice.

What to Bring

Please bring:

• Comfortable clothing

• Notebook or pen

• Personal identification

• Personal medications, if required

All required training equipment will be provided during the course.

Important Information

EFR is a first-aid and emergency-response training program, not a professional medical qualification.

The course teaches participants how to provide appropriate first aid and emergency care within the limits of their training while waiting for professional medical assistance.

It does not qualify participants to diagnose medical conditions, prescribe treatment, or replace licensed medical professionals.

EFR for Dive Professionals

EFR is particularly valuable for:

• Divemasters

• Instructors

• Dive Guides

• Dive Center Staff

• Boat Crew

• Technical Divers

• Cave Divers

• CCR Divers

For divers pursuing professional-level training, maintaining current CPR and First Aid training is an important part of staying prepared for emergencies.

EFR + Rescue Diver Package

Want to continue toward Rescue Diver?

You can combine your EFR training with our Rescue Diver Course.

EFR + Rescue Diver

Starting at ₱22,500/person

This package combines:

• Emergency First Response Primary Care

• Emergency First Response Secondary Care

• CPR

• First Aid

• Rescue Diver training

• Rescue scenarios

• Certification processing

Ask us for the complete Rescue Diver schedule.

Group & Corporate Training

EFR can also be conducted for private groups, companies, resorts, dive centers, boat crews, schools, and organizations.

Custom group rates available.

We can arrange training at our facility in Samal or, where practical, at your workplace or selected training venue.

Why Learn First Aid?

You don't need to be a diver to save a life.

You just need to know what to do.

Learn CPR.
Learn First Aid.
Build confidence.
Be ready to respond.

EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE

1 Day | ₱6,500/person

Seantric Diving – Samal Island

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