The Emergency First Response (or in short EFR) course is not diving related. It is a general first aid course including CPR and the use of a defibrillator. A certification in first aid is required for all divers at a higher level, starting with the Rescue Diver certification. Many divers actually take this course combined with Rescue Diver as part of what we call the Safety Package.
It should take you about a day to complete the Emergency First Response course. After a general introduction, we switch between theory and skill sessions. For the skill sessions we are equipped with all the needed tools, such as CPR mannequins and defibrillator simulators.
The course starts with basic life support. In this part you learn how to do artificial respiration and CPR, how to handle a person who is in shock, how to stop serious bleeding and other skills that allow you to safe a life. The second part of the course concentrates on helping for illness and injury that is not directly life threatening. This part also includes bandaging techniques. It is recommended to do a refresher course for your first aid skills every two years. If it is time for you to do a refresher, you should plan half a day to complete it.
The College can offer complete flexibility for the scheduling of your course. You can opt for half or full days, do several days of training without taking a break or take your course one day at a time. Learning is a personal experience and you should opt for a schedule that fits your needs. The current prices for our courses and services are found in the latest version of our brochure.
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