Emergency First Response
Learn Life-Saving Skills That Make a Difference
Master CPR, First Aid, and emergency response techniques. Be ready to save a life when it matters most.
Why Choose EFR Training?
Save Lives
Be prepared to respond to emergencies and potentially save someone's life with confidence and competence.
Rescue Diver Ready
EFR certification is a required prerequisite for the PADI Rescue Diver course and professional dive training.
Globally Recognized
Earn an internationally recognized certification accepted by dive operations, employers, and emergency services worldwide.
Expert Instruction
Learn from experienced EFR instructors who combine medical knowledge with real-world emergency response experience.
Versatile Skills
Apply your emergency response skills anywhere - at home, work, during travel, or in diving emergencies.
Career Advantage
Enhance your resume with valuable emergency response certification for careers in hospitality, education, fitness, and more.
Training Modules
Comprehensive training with hands-on focus. Each module designed to build your confidence and competence.
Primary Care (CPR)
Master life-saving CPR techniques and rescue breathing. Learn to respond confidently when every second counts.
Secondary Care (First Aid)
Comprehensive first aid for injuries and illnesses. From bandaging to splinting, be prepared for any situation.
Care for Children
Specialized techniques for pediatric emergencies. Learn age-appropriate CPR and first aid for infants and children.
AED Training
Learn to use an Automated External Defibrillator safely and effectively. Critical skills for cardiac emergencies.
When Every Second Counts
Real scenarios. Real skills. Real confidence.
You're at the beach. A swimmer is struggling in the water. Your diving buddy suddenly feels unwell. A family member has an accident at home. In these critical moments, your training becomes someone's lifeline. Our EFR course prepares you for the unexpected, giving you the skills and confidence to act when it matters most.
"The EFR course gave me the confidence to handle emergencies. When my diving buddy had trouble underwater, I knew exactly what to do. This training saves lives."
What You'll Learn
Primary Care (CPR)
- Scene safety assessment and barrier use
- Adult CPR with chest compressions and rescue breathing
- AED operation and electrode placement
- Choking management - conscious and unconscious victims
- Serious bleeding control and shock management
- Spinal injury assessment and immobilization techniques
- Emergency oxygen delivery basics
Secondary Care (First Aid)
- Systematic patient examination and vital signs monitoring
- Wound cleaning, dressing, and bandaging techniques
- Bone and joint injury assessment and splinting
- Burns classification and treatment protocols
- Head, neck, and back injury management
- Chest and abdominal injury response
- Heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and hypothermia treatment
- Emergency childbirth assistance basics
Course Modules Detail
Primary Care (CPR)4 hours
Master cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency response for life-threatening situations
- Scene safety assessment and barrier use
- Adult CPR with chest compressions and rescue breathing
- AED operation and electrode placement
- Choking management - conscious and unconscious victims
- Serious bleeding control and shock management
- Spinal injury assessment and immobilization techniques
- Emergency oxygen delivery basics
Secondary Care (First Aid)4 hours
Develop comprehensive injury assessment and first aid treatment capabilities
- Systematic patient examination and vital signs monitoring
- Wound cleaning, dressing, and bandaging techniques
- Bone and joint injury assessment and splinting
- Burns classification and treatment protocols
- Head, neck, and back injury management
- Chest and abdominal injury response
- Heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and hypothermia treatment
- Emergency childbirth assistance basics
Care for Children (Optional)2 hours
Apply modified emergency response techniques for infants and children
- Pediatric CPR modifications and techniques
- Child and infant choking response
- Age-appropriate patient assessment
- Common childhood emergencies and illnesses
AED Training1 hours
Master automated external defibrillator operation for cardiac emergencies
- AED device operation and maintenance
- Electrode pad placement techniques
- Integration of AED with CPR protocols
- Safety considerations during defibrillation
Pricing & Inclusions
$150 USD
The standalone EFR course — open to everyone, no diving required. All materials and certification included.
$100 USD$150
Save $50 when you book EFR together with the PADI Rescue Diver course. Full Rescue Diver course total: $525 USD ($425 Rescue + $100 EFR).
$150 USD on its own — or $100 USD when you take it with the Rescue Diver course
✓ Included
- Complete Primary Care (CPR) training
- Complete Secondary Care (First Aid) training
- All training materials and equipment
- EFR certification card (valid 24 months)
- Digital reference materials
- Practice scenarios and hands-on training
✗ Not Included
- Refresher courses after 24 months
- Care for Children (optional module)
- Personal medical supplies for home use
Note: EFR on its own is $150 USD. Book it together with the PADI Rescue Diver course and EFR drops to $100 USD — a $50 saving, bringing the full Rescue Diver course to $525 USD ($425 Rescue + $100 EFR). Group discounts also available for 4+ participants.
Requirements
Prerequisites
- No minimum age requirement (course suitable for all ages)
- No prior medical training or certification required
- Physical ability to perform CPR compressions and rescue techniques
- Willingness to participate in hands-on practice scenarios
Course Duration
1 full day or 2 half-day sessions
Flexible scheduling to fit your needs
Frequently Asked Questions
What Students Say
"The EFR course gave me confidence to handle emergencies. The hands-on practice with real scenarios was invaluable. Every parent should take this course!"
Sarah Mitchell
"Excellent instructor who made learning CPR and first aid engaging and practical. I feel prepared to respond in an emergency now."
David Chen
"Required for my Rescue Diver course, but I learned so much more than expected. These are essential life skills everyone should have."
Lisa Tran
Meet Our Lead Instructor
Learn from an experienced, PADI-certified Master Scuba Diver Trainer
HuyNguyễn
Master Scuba Divers Trainer“Safety is a habit you practice on every dive—never a checkbox.”
Huy Nguyen teaches scenario-based training with an emphasis on risk assessment, human factors, and deliberate practice. His courses follow a university-style structure: clear outcomes, coached repetitions, and objective assessment so divers build durable competence.
Before focusing on instruction he guided extensively around Nha Trang and the South Central Coast, logging varied conditions from gentle reefs to surge and current. This breadth informs realistic briefings and safety planning for new and advanced divers alike.
Huy mentors small cohorts and integrates local reef-care habits—buoyancy discipline, finning that protects coral, and respectful wildlife interactions—so every dive contributes to an ocean-positive culture.
Elite Instructor
PADI's recognition for its top-performing instructors — 4 years earned.
13 Certifications
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Ready to Learn Life-Saving Skills?
Enroll in EFR course today and be prepared for emergencies