Learn what to do in the first moments of an emergency
Emergency First Response teaches you how to assess an emergency, provide CPR and basic First Aid, respond to serious injuries and provide assistance until professional medical care becomes available.
Learn the fundamentals, then practice them
The training combines emergency-response knowledge with practical exercises so you have the opportunity to apply what you're learning.
Knowledge Preparation
Begin with the principles of emergency assessment, CPR, First Aid and safe response.
CPR & Immediate Response
Practice responding when someone requires immediate assistance during a potentially serious emergency.
First Aid
Develop practical First Aid skills for situations where an injured or ill person requires assistance.
Hands-On Scenarios
Put the different elements together through instructor-led practical emergency scenarios.
Who can take Emergency First Response?
You do not need a scuba certification or previous medical training to take the course.
Divers
Build emergency-response skills that complement safer and more responsible diving.
Future Rescue Divers
Complete the CPR and First Aid prerequisite needed for PADI Rescue Diver.
Family & Friends
Learn practical skills that may be useful during everyday emergencies.
Travelers & Outdoor Enthusiasts
Become better prepared when help may not be immediately available.
EFR satisfies the CPR + First Aid prerequisite.
PADI Rescue Diver requires qualifying CPR and First Aid training completed within the previous 24 months. Emergency First Response can be completed with BPDC before beginning your in-water Rescue training.
Explore PADI Rescue DiverApproximately one day of practical instruction
EFR is normally completed in approximately one training day. Exact scheduling is coordinated with BPDC based on availability.
CPR, First Aid & Practical Scenarios
Work through emergency-response concepts with your instructor, practice CPR and First Aid skills and apply what you've learned during practical scenarios.
There is no fixed public start and finish time. BPDC will coordinate your EFR training schedule when arranging the course.
Up to 6 students per instructor
Smaller practical groups allow students to participate directly in the skills practice and instructor-led scenarios.
Emergency First Response requirements
Students must be at least 12 years old to take the course with BPDC.
EFR is open to divers and non-divers.
You do not need previous CPR or First Aid experience to begin the course.
There is no minimum number of participants required for the course to operate.
What will you learn?
CPR & Immediate Assistance
Learn how to assess a potentially serious emergency and provide immediate assistance while professional medical care is being arranged.
First Aid
Practice basic First Aid and learn how to respond when an injured or ill person needs continued assistance.
Emergency Scenarios
Apply your knowledge and skills through practical instructor-led scenarios designed to build confidence.
Emergency First Response
Your EFR training includes:
- Emergency-response instruction
- Primary Care / CPR training
- Secondary Care / First Aid training
- Hands-on skills practice
- Instructor-led emergency scenarios
- Approximately one day of training
A 12.5% Government Sales Tax is additional to the course price. Pickup can be coordinated upon request. Additional charges may apply depending on location.
Emergency First Response FAQs
Do I need to be a scuba diver to take EFR?
No. Emergency First Response is open to divers and non-divers. No scuba certification is required.
What does Emergency First Response teach?
EFR teaches practical emergency-response skills including emergency assessment, CPR, First Aid and how to provide assistance until professional medical care becomes available.
Does EFR make me a professional first responder?
EFR provides CPR, First Aid and emergency-response training designed to help you respond confidently when an emergency occurs. It is not a professional emergency-services qualification.
How long does the EFR course take?
The course is normally completed in approximately one training day. Exact scheduling is coordinated with BPDC.
What is the minimum age?
BPDC accepts students from age 12 for Emergency First Response training.
What is the maximum class size?
BPDC limits EFR training groups to a maximum of six students per instructor.
Is there a minimum number of students?
No. There is no minimum number of students required for the course to operate.
Does EFR satisfy the Rescue Diver prerequisite?
Yes. Emergency First Response provides the CPR and First Aid training required for PADI Rescue Diver.
Why would Rescue Diver take three days instead of two?
A student who does not already have qualifying CPR and First Aid training from within the previous 24 months can complete EFR first. This adds approximately one training day before the two-day Rescue Diver practical course.
Is GST included in the $185.00 price?
Additional-party pricing is controlled in the booking system.