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WHY EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE?
Emergency First Response (EFR) is the fastest-growing international CPR, Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and First
Aid training organization. Dedicated to training the lay rescuer, EFR courses encompasses adult, child and infant CPR
skills, provides AED and First Aid training, and features an outstanding First Aid at Work component. The company’s
award-winning programs and state-of-the-art training materials make it a favorite among divers around the world.
Many divers take the Emergency First Response courses to meet program prerequisites, such as PADI Rescue Diver, or as
preparation for becoming a PADI Divemaster. However, most have also found the EFR program to be important in every day
life. They have taken a significant step in emergency preparedness, and feel confident that they can provide care should
an emergency situation arise.
The Emergency First Response program meets requirements for CPR and First Aid in the workplace (OSHA Guideline 29 CFR
1910.151), and incorporates the latest procedures for emergency patient care. Other organizations that recognize EFR
as meeting their requirements are United States Coast Guard, The Boy Scouts of America, and the American Council on
Exercise (ACE), to name a few.
WHAT DO I NEED TO START?
• No dive certification required
• No minimum age limit
WHAT WILL I DO?
The course incorporates independent study to prepare you for a classroom and hands-on skill development session with your
instructor. You will learn the same patient care techniques used by medical professionals, but at a lay person level.
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?
Depending on the amount of independent study and the class size, the Primary Care and Secondary Care courses may be
completed in as little as four hours to six hours.
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