PADI Emergency First Response Andaman (EFR)
Learn CPR, First Aid and Essential Emergency Response Skills
- Issued by
- PADI
- Duration
- 1 Day
- Age
- 12-60
- Who for
- Non-swimmers welcome
Learn essential life-saving skills with the PADI Emergency First Response (EFR) course at Dive Andaman. Gain practical knowledge of CPR, first aid, emergency assessment and injury management through instructor-led training and realistic practice scenarios. Open to divers and non-divers, this course helps you build the confidence to respond effectively when someone needs emergency assistance.
Be prepared to make a difference when an emergency occurs. The PADI Emergency First Response (EFR) course teaches essential CPR and first aid skills to help you respond to medical emergencies until professional medical assistance arrives.
Designed for both divers and non-divers, this practical training programme combines knowledge development, hands-on skill practice and realistic emergency scenarios in a supportive learning environment.
What Will You Learn?
Primary Care (CPR)
- Assess an emergency scene and recognise life-threatening conditions.
- Perform CPR according to current training protocols.
- Provide appropriate care for an unconscious or non-breathing person.
- Understand barrier use and emergency response procedures.
- Learn about serious bleeding, shock and potential spinal injuries.
Secondary Care (First Aid)
- Assess injuries and illnesses.
- Provide basic first aid for common injuries.
- Practise bandaging and splinting techniques.
- Recognise when emergency medical assistance is required.
- Monitor a person's condition while waiting for professional help.
Who Should Take This Course?
The EFR course is suitable for scuba divers, aspiring dive professionals, travellers and anyone who wants to develop practical emergency care skills. No previous scuba diving certification or first aid qualification is normally required.
For divers planning to progress to PADI Rescue Diver or professional training, EFR Primary and Secondary Care can fulfil the relevant CPR and first aid prerequisite when completed within the applicable validity period.
Training and Certification
Training combines instructor-led learning with hands-on practice and scenario-based assessments. Upon successfully meeting the course requirements, participants receive the applicable PADI Emergency First Response certification.
Learn valuable skills that can help you respond calmly, confidently and responsibly in an emergency with Dive Andaman.
What is included
- Full equipment rental
- Course materials and eLearning
Not included
- Travel and dive insurance
- Flights and ferries
- Personal expenses
Course syllabus
How the course runs, day by day - theory, confined water, then the open water dives.
Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid)
Session 1: Introduction to Emergency Response
- Introduction to the PADI Emergency First Response programme
- Recognising emergency situations and assessing scene safety
- Understanding emergency response priorities
- Activating emergency medical services
- Infection prevention and barrier precautions
Session 2: Primary Care — CPR
- Initial assessment of the patient
- Checking responsiveness, airway and breathing
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) practice
- Rescue breathing, as applicable to the training protocol
- Using barrier devices during emergency care
- Conscious and unconscious choking management
- Managing serious bleeding and shock
- Responding to suspected spinal injuries
Session 3: Secondary Care — First Aid
- Assessing injuries and illnesses
- Recognising signs and symptoms of common medical conditions
- Managing minor wounds, cuts, bruises and scrapes
- Basic bandaging techniques
- Splinting suspected fractures and other injuries
- Providing appropriate care while awaiting professional medical assistance
Session 4: Practical Skills and Emergency Scenarios
- Hands-on CPR practice using training manikins
- Demonstration of primary and secondary care skills
- Applying bandages and splints
- Practising patient assessment and monitoring
- Participating in realistic emergency response scenarios
- Reviewing emergency care procedures with the instructor
Session 5: Knowledge Review and Assessment
- Review of key course concepts
- Completion of applicable knowledge reviews
- Demonstration of required practical skills
- Instructor evaluation and feedback
- Course completion and certification processing, subject to meeting the requirements
Course Completion
Upon successfully completing the applicable training requirements, participants receive the relevant PADI Emergency First Response certification. The course is open to divers and non-divers, and no scuba diving or swimming sessions are required.
Not sure this is the right course?
Tell us how much diving you have done and we will point you at the level that fits - and at the dates it runs on.
What it costs
Every price below is the full course fee before tax - 18% GST is added on top. There is no checkout yet, so tell us your dates and we will hold your place.
The PADI Emergency First Response (EFR) course is a one-day, land-based CPR and First Aid training programme open to both divers and non-divers. No swimming or scuba diving experience is required. The course fee is ₹15,000 per person, excluding applicable taxes. Certification is awarded upon successful completion of the required training and assessments. Course schedule, inclusions and certification processing are subject to confirmation by Dive Andaman.
Before you dive
The rules every student on this course is held to. None of them are negotiable, and none of them are a surprise on the day.
Age limits
Divers must be between 12 and 60 on the day of the dive.
Medical declaration
You will complete a diver medical questionnaire before entering the water. A "yes" to any question means a doctor has to sign you off first, so tell us early rather than on the boat.
Flying after diving
Leave at least 18 hours between your last dive and your flight. Book your trip home with that gap already in it - we cannot shorten it for you.
Insurance
Bring travel insurance that names recreational scuba diving, including chamber treatment and evacuation. We will ask to see it.
This is general guidance for recreational diving, not medical advice about you. If any of it is a question rather than a formality, speak to a doctor before you travel.
The small print
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive at the confirmed training location at the scheduled time. Your instructor will provide the course briefing, explain the training schedule and guide you through the practical sessions. Pickup and transfers are not included unless confirmed at the time of booking.
Additional information
The PADI Emergency First Response course is a land-based first aid and CPR training programme. No scuba diving or swimming is required. Certification is awarded upon successful completion of the applicable knowledge and practical skill requirements. Participants planning to enrol in PADI Rescue Diver or professional-level courses should confirm that their EFR training meets the applicable prerequisite and validity requirements.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations, rescheduling and refunds are subject to Dive Andaman's booking terms. Please contact our team as early as possible if you need to change your training date. Any applicable cancellation charges or refund eligibility will be communicated according to the policy confirmed at booking.
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