Emergency First Response is a new first aid program brought to you by Emergency First
Response Corp., a PADI corporate affiliate. Composed of the Primary Care (CPR) and
Secondary Care (first aid) courses, the Emergency First Response program provides
extensive CPR and first aid instruction, as well as a recommended Automated External
Defibrillator (AED) component, conscious choking adult skill and emergency oxygen use orientation.
Accidents and illnesses happen every day. Some people need only a helping hand while others may
suffer serious permanent injuries without help. By mastering Emergency First Response
Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (first aid) course skills you can render important care to those in need.
Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) course covers emergency care for most life threatening emergencies.
Participants focus on primary care through knowledge development, skills development and realistic scenario practice.
The major skills learned in this course are:
Scene Assessment
Barrier Use
Primary Assessment
Rescue Breathing
One Rescuer, Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Serious Bleeding Management
Shock Management
Spinal Injury Management
You might also perform the recommended Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Orientation,
learn how to tend to a conscious choking adult or have an orientation to emergency oxygen use.
Emergency First Response Secondary Care (first aid) course covers injuries or
illnesses that are not immediately life threatening or when local EMS is unavailable or delayed.
Participants focus on secondary assessments and the appropriate first aid through knowledge development,
skills development and realistic scenario practice. Skills include:
Injury Assessment
Illness Assessment
Bandaging
Splinting for Dislocations and Fractures
Emergency First Response course is designed for anyone interested in acquiring or updating
CPR and first aid skills and also prerequisite for earning your PADI Rescue Diver and Divemaster.