Be Ready When Someone Needs You Most

Emergencies don't wait for professionals to arrive.

Whether you're at home, at work, on vacation, or on a dive boat, knowing what to do during the first few minutes of an emergency can make all the difference.

The Emergency First Response (EFR) course gives you the confidence and practical skills to respond to medical emergencies until emergency medical services arrive. Through hands-on practice in a supportive, low-stress environment, you'll learn CPR, basic first aid, and how to assess injuries and illnesses using techniques that are easy to remember when it matters most. The course includes Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid), satisfying the current CPR/First Aid prerequisite for PADI Rescue Diver and Divemaster when completed within the required timeframe.

Why Take This Course?

Medical emergencies can happen anywhere—not just underwater.

This course prepares you to respond with confidence by teaching practical skills you can use for family members, friends, coworkers, dive buddies, or even complete strangers.

At Scuba Life, we believe emergency training should build confidence, not anxiety. You'll practice each skill until it becomes familiar, giving you the ability to stay calm and provide meaningful assistance when every second counts.

What You'll Learn

During your Emergency First Response course you'll learn how to:

1. Recognize life-threatening emergencies
2. Prioritize patient care
3. Perform adult CPR
4. Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
5. Assist a choking victim
6. Perform secondary assessments
7. Treat common illnesses and injuries
8. Control bleeding
9. Bandage wounds
10. Splint suspected fractures
11. Care for burns and other non-life-threatening injuries

Every skill is practiced hands-on because confidence comes from doing—not simply watching.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is perfect for:

1. Scuba divers preparing for Rescue Diver
2. Future Divemaster candidates
3. Parents
4. Teachers
5. Coaches
6. Boat captains and crew
7. Anyone who wants the confidence to help during an emergency

No previous medical experience is required.

Course Format

1. Knowledge development via eLearning
2. Instructor demonstrations
3. Hands-on skill practice
4. Realistic emergency scenarios
5. Certification upon successful completion

Why Learn with Scuba Life?

At Scuba Life, our goal isn't simply to help you pass a class.

Our goal is to help you leave confident in your ability to respond during a real emergency.

You'll receive personalized coaching, plenty of hands-on practice, and instruction focused on understanding why each step matters—not just memorizing a sequence.

What You'll Leave With

More than just a certification, you'll leave with the confidence to step in when someone needs help. Whether you're preparing for the Rescue Diver course, becoming a better dive buddy, or simply wanting the skills to help family, friends, or even a stranger, EFR provides practical training you can use anywhere—not just around the water.