Emergency First Response® (EFR®) CPR and first aid training teaches you how to help someone in need in the water or out of the water. An accident can happen anytime, anywhere. Whether it’s a burn, scrape, broken bone, or something even more serious, it’s important to know what steps to take.

Are You Prepared to Respond?

Emergency First Response® (EFR®) CPR and first aid training teaches you how to help someone in need in the water or out of the water. An accident can happen anytime, anywhere. Whether it’s a burn, scrape, broken bone, or something even more serious, it’s important to know what steps to take.

In a serious medical emergency, every second is precious and there’s no time to consult “doctor internet.” With first aid and CPR training from Emergency First Response® (EFR®), you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to help someone in need and become an essential link in the chain of survival.

In addition to Adult CPR and first aid courses, your EFR/PADI Instructor can provide AED training, teach you how to administer CPR and first aid to children and provide refresher training.

If you’ve completed CPR and first aid training elsewhere within the past 24 months, contact Dive West to confirm whether the training you receive meets the prerequisite. Please provide the name of the certifying organization, the course name(s) and any supporting documentation. Please note: online-only courses without hands-on training do not meet the prerequisite for any PADI courses.

Ready To Get Started?

There are no prerequisites for this class. It is usually offered the Wednesday before our PADI Rescue course. There are two parts signing up for class:

Part 1) PADI EFR elearning click on the link below to sign up for PADI Emergency First Aid (EFR) Cost is $107.00.

Part 2) Dive West® instruction approximately four hours of exercises in the evening or on weekends. Add to your cart below or contact Dive West® to schedule. Cost is $75.00.

Contact Dive West® at 214 750-6900 if you don't see a date below that meets your schedule.

1) PADI elearning

2) Dive West® EFR Training