Emergency First Response Instructor

Emergency First Response Corp., a PADI corporate affiliate, offers the Emergency First Response CPR and first aid program.

Why become an Emergency First Response Instructor?

Becoming an Emergency First Response Instructor offers you an number of advantages. You become a more versatile employee, and have the potential to teach courses and increase your earning potential. Remember, the EFR course is not just designed for use in diving situations, but is aimed at offering vital first aid skills to people in all situations of life, divers and non-divers alike. You can therefore teach the course to work colleagues, friends and family, and they will all benefit. The value of becoming an EFR Instructor though goes far beyond simple employment and earning. You will have the chance to keep your own first aid skills current and well rehearsed, which could prove vital if you are faced with an emergency situation both when diving and in your everyday life. Becoming and EFR Instructor also means you no longer need to refresh and renew your own EFR certification every 2 years, but instead you only need to certify a minimum of one student every 2 years.

What can I do?

As an Emergency First Response Instructor, you can conduct Emergency First Response Primary (CPR) and Secondary Care (first aid) and Care for Children courses, and certify successful participants.

What do I need to start?

You need to be certified as a PADI Divemaster or above, and to hold a current Emergency First Response certification or qualifying certification from another organization

What will I do?

You'll learn how to conduct the Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Emergency First Response Secondary Care (first aid) courses and Care for Children. You'll also learn to conduct the recommended Automated External Defibrillator (AED), emergency oxygen and conscious choking management skills.

How long will it take?

The Emergency First Response Instructor Course is completed in one day and takes approximately eight hours.

* For more detailed information please refer to the PADI Course Director Manual, or see the PADI webpage. The requirements listed on padi.com are general guidelines.