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Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care

$121.00

About the Course

Emergency First Response® primary and secondary care training teaches you what to do in the critical moments between when a life-threatening emergency occurs and when emergency medical services arrive.

Learn how to perform CPR, provide first aid that eases pain, assess a variety of injuries and illnesses and practice bandaging and splinting.

What You'll Learn

Respond to a variety of illness and injuries
Help someone who is choking
Handle a possible spinal injury
Apply bandages and splints

Certification Requirements

Prerequisites

Desire to help others

Time

PADI eLearning: 2-4 hours. Entire course: 4-8 hours

Age

None

Health

None

Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care Training

The Emergency First Response® Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid) course combines flexible online self-study and in-person training. It's your course at your pace. Practice a skill until you feel confident before moving on to the next one.

Step 1

PADI eLearning

Online training makes it easy to fit a CPR and first aid course into a busy schedule. Watch videos of different first aid techniques and learn what steps to take in an emergency. Study online or offline, using a computer or mobile device. Connect with your instructor if you have questions.

  • eLearning time commitment:2-4 hours

    Step 2

    With Your Instructor

    ADDITIONAL COST: Your Dive Shop will charge fees for training.

    Learn eight essential skills for helping others in an emergency. Get hands-on experience administering CPR using a special manikin, practice bandaging and splinting, and apply your new skills in a role-playing scenario.

    • Total time commitment: 2-4 hours

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