Thanks to this course you will develop skills and confidence to deal with medical emergencies of daily life, not only diving-related.

You will learn the basics of CPR and First Aid with the same techniques and priorities used by paramedics and doctors.

Anyone can access this course, both divers and non-divers.

The Emergency First Response Course meets the training requirements for the PADI Rescue Diver Course and all the Tec and Professional-level courses.

Some of the most important skills developed during the course consist of:

– BLS (Basic Life Support): CPR cardiopulmonary resuscitation with chest compressions and  rescue breath on a training manikin;

– spinal injury management;

– shock management;

– serious bleeding management;

– choking management;

– use of barriers to reduce the risk of transmissible diseases;

– AED (automated external defibrillator).

 

The course consists of:

– theory session

– practical session

  

Duration: minimum 1 day

 

Prerequisites: none

Minimum age: none

 

The certification must be renewed periodically.

 

Price: $150 USD