




PADI EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE “EFR”
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The PADI Emergency First Response (EFR) Course is a practical first-aid and CPR training program designed to give participants the knowledge and confidence to respond to medical emergencies.
The course covers Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid), with training focused on recognizing emergencies, providing immediate assistance, and supporting an injured or ill person until professional medical help arrives.
EFR training is valuable for divers as well as non-divers and is particularly useful for anyone planning to continue their diving education toward the PADI Rescue Diver Course.
1. Primary Care – CPR
Learn how to respond to life-threatening emergencies and provide immediate assistance, including:
- CPR procedures
- Responding to a person who is not breathing
- Responding to cardiac emergencies
- Managing serious bleeding
- Recognizing and responding to shock
- Basic emergency response procedures
2. Secondary Care – First Aid
Learn how to provide first aid when an emergency is not immediately life-threatening or when professional medical assistance may be delayed.
Training includes:
- Assessing injuries and illnesses
- Treating wounds
- Bandaging and dressing
- Basic splinting techniques
- Providing appropriate first-aid assistance
3. Emergency Response Skills
The course focuses on practical skills and building confidence so participants can respond appropriately during an emergency while waiting for professional medical assistance.
The course may combine:
- Instructor-led training
- Practical exercises
- Self-study materials
- Videos
- Quick-reference materials
- PADI eLearning, where applicable
The PADI EFR Course is generally open to anyone and does not require previous diving certification.
It is particularly useful for divers because current EFR Primary Care and Secondary Care training can fulfill the CPR and first-aid requirements for the PADI Rescue Diver Course, subject to the applicable certification requirements.
By completing the EFR Course, you will develop the ability to:
- Recognize potential medical emergencies
- Respond to life-threatening situations
- Perform basic CPR and first aid
- Assess injuries and illnesses
- Provide immediate assistance until professional help arrives
- Respond with greater confidence during an emergency
Included
- 1-Day PADI Emergency First Response Course
- PADI Course Materials & Certification
- Professional Diving Instructor / EFR Instructor
- CPR & First Aid Training
- Primary Care Training
- Secondary Care Training ✓ Food & Beverages ✓ Free Transfer within Hurghada
Exclude
- Hotel Transfer outside Hurghada
- Personal Expenses
- Optional AED or Oxygen Administration Training, if not included in the selected program
- Additional Services not specifically mentioned