Gain essential lifesaving skills through the Emergency First Response (EFR) course, where you’ll learn to perform CPR, apply an AED defibrillator, provide medical oxygen, assess injuries and illnesses, practice bandaging and splinting, treat shock, manage spinal injuries, and stabilize patients in critical moments until emergency medical services arrive. Highly recommended for divers and non-divers alike, this globally recognized certification meets workplace CPR/First Aid requirements and equips you with the confidence and knowledge to help loved ones, colleagues, or strangers during life-threatening emergencies both on land and in aquatic environments. Book now and become prepared to save lives!
Program Details:
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Location: Guaynabo Aquatic Center (Dive Center)
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Duration: Approximately 4-6 hours (theory review, skills practice, and certification)
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Prerequisites: No prior medical training required; open to anyone who cares about helping others
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Age Requirement: No minimum age specified
Course Components:
Primary Care (Life-Threatening Emergencies):
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CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) techniques
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AED (Automated External Defibrillator) deployment and use
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Rescue breathing at lay level
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Medical oxygen administration for divers
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Choking response for adults
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Stroke identification
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Spinal injury management
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Shock prevention and care
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Use of barriers to reduce disease transmission risk
Secondary Care (Non-Life-Threatening Injuries):
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Injury and illness assessment
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Bandaging techniques
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Splinting for fractures
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Burn care
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Animal bite and sting treatment
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Pain relief and patient stabilization
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Basic first aid kit considerations
What’s Included:
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Emergency First Response knowledge development (complete online eLearning module prior to in-person training)
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Theory review and quiz
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Hands-on Emergency First Response practice in realistic scenarios
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Direct supervision by certified PADI Instructor
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Excellent facilities with lockers, showers, restrooms, and gift shop
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EFR certification upon completion (valid for 2 years)
Prerequisites:
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Complete Emergency First Response knowledge development online at PADI.COM
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Important: Be sure to select Scuba Dogs during enrollment to avoid the $50 processing fee
Certification Recognition:
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Globally recognized by employers for workplace CPR/First Aid requirements
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Meets PADI Rescue Diver and PADI Divemaster prerequisites
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Valid for 2 years; refresher training recommended annually
Why Take EFR: Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere—being prepared with CPR and first aid training makes you an essential link in the chain of survival, giving you the confidence and skills to respond effectively when every second counts !