The Emergency First Response course (EFR) is a one day course in first aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), running on Saturdays between 10am to 3pm.

The course is intended for both divers and non-divers and though not diving specific is a pre-requisite for the PADI Rescue Diver course.  The EFR Course also fulfils the requirements for an appointed First Aid Person at Work.

The course is suitable for both divers and non-divers.  Emergency First Response prepares you to properly handle potentially life-threatening situations. As with all Maidstone Scuba Courses, this programme is provided on a fully inclusive basis and includes a home study pack containing your course manual and reference guide (home study is highly encouraged prior to attending the course).  

Course Outline
This comprehensive program is composed of two core modules that are taught in tandem: EFR - Primary Care and EFR - Secondary Care.  These courses operate from Maidstone in Kent, but other locations can be arranged if required.
 
Primary Care (CPR)
Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) teaches you how to deal with emergencies that are immediately life threatening. You will focus on primary care through a combination of knowledge development, skill development and realistic scenario practice to make sure you have the knowledge, understanding and confidence to use your skills. Here are the Primary Care (CPR) skills:
 
·         Scene Assessment
·         Barrier Use
·         Primary Assessment
·         Rescue Breathing
·         Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
·         Serious bleeding management
·         Shock management
·         Spinal injury management

 
Secondary Care (first aid) covers injuries or illnesses that are not immediately life threatening or when local EMS is unavailable or delayed. You focus on secondary assessment and first aid through knowledge development, skill development and realistic scenario practice. The Secondary Care (first aid) skills are:
 
·         Injury Assessment
·         Bandaging
·         Splinting for Dislocations and Fractures
 
 

Course Pre-requisites

No age limit an no pre-requisite qualifications required.