PADI's Specialty Emergency First Response CFC (EFR+CFC), training course is designed for individuals who may be required to provide first aid in emergency situations. To complete the course, you must have the right equipment. It is possible to rent equipment. You can find more information about the course here. For those who have some experience but want to refresh their skills, this course can also be used as a refresher.
Content
The EFR course is a great way to boost your confidence and your willingness to deal with medical emergencies. Participants are able to practice emergency care in a stress-free atmosphere and learn simple procedures. Self-study books, video demonstrations, quick reference cards, and video tutorials are included in the course materials. It meets the requirements of the PADI Rescue Diver course as well as professional ratings.
CPR, rescue breathing techniques, scene assessment, basic first aid, and CPR are all covered. This training also covers common diving injuries. This includes how to bandage and splint as well as how to prevent infection. Students will also learn to protect their bodies from harmful substances and pathogens. This course can help you save lives in potentially life-threatening situations.
Pre-requisites
PADI Emergency First Reaction course is a one-day course that teaches participants how to respond quickly to a life-threatening medical emergency. The course includes both classroom theory and skill development, as well as practice in real-life scenarios. There are no age restrictions or pre-requisites for this course.
This course is for divers as well as non-divers. It covers first aid and CPR. With the aid of videos and quick reference cards, participants learn how to quickly and effectively respond in these situations. This course fulfills the CPR/first-aid requirements for PADI Rescue Divers and all levels of the PADI Scuba Diver Program. Additionally, many PADI instructors are certified as instructors in Emergency First Response.
Requirements
This training helps participants build confidence and equips them to respond to emergencies. This course covers lifesaving skills such as CPR, first-aid, and primary care. It also emphasizes the importance to minimize risks. The course also educates non-divers, so that they are better prepared to help in an emergency.
After completing the EFRI course, students can take the PADI Instructor Examination. Each course of the EFRI program starts with the prefix EFRI. They are numbered sequentially. Each course lasts for one hour. It includes 55 minutes class time and five minute breaks.
Refresher Course
EFR Refresher Course is for people who want a refresher course. This course includes two parts: a Skill Building session and an Exam. The EFR refresher course is an optional part of the full EFR course, but the EFR Instructor Manual recommends it. The refresher course will teach you the most recent developments in CPR and first aid. The AED will also be taught. 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 meets the requirements for the Professional Rescue Diver course as well as other courses that require CPR certification. 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. The course includes classroom lessons, video presentations and role-play scenarios. It also covers CPR, first aid and AED usage. This course is a prerequisite for PADI certification. The course cost approximately 6,900 Thai baht per person. This fee includes the PADI certification fees for two years and the training manual.
PADI Emergency First Responder will teach you CPR and rescue breathing, as well as how to assess and monitor the condition of victims. It also teaches how to first aid common diving injuries. The course will also cover topics like bandaging, dressings, and protecting yourself from pathogens. PADI issues the certification.