Continuing education
Emergency First Response (EFR)
First aid and CPR training — a prerequisite for Rescue Diver, and useful for anyone, in or out of the water.
Why take this course
- Learn CPR and first aid skills that matter both in and out of the water
- A direct prerequisite for PADI Rescue Diver
- A quick course, usually completed in a single day
Emergency First Response (EFR) is PADI's first aid and CPR course — it isn't exclusive to divers, but it's the prerequisite for PADI Rescue Diver (unless you already have equivalent training within the last 24 months). The course is split into Primary Care, focused on CPR and life-threatening emergencies, and Secondary Care, focused on first aid for injuries and non-life-threatening emergencies.
It's useful training for anyone, in or out of the water — many students take EFR even without an immediate plan to move on to Rescue Diver, simply for how practical and relevant the content is in everyday life.
- Level
- Continuing education
- Duration
- 1 in-person day in Búzios
- Check pricing with our team
- Pricing available on request — contact us
What you'll learn
- Basic life support
- First aid
- CPR
Prerequisites
- No diving prerequisite
What to bring
- Swimsuit and towel
- Sunscreen (reef-safe preferred)
- ID document
What's included
- EFR learning materials
- CPR and first aid practice with a training manikin
- EFR certification upon successful completion
Frequently asked questions
No — EFR is the first aid/CPR prerequisite for Rescue Diver, not a substitute for it.
Emergency First Response (EFR)
First aid and CPR training — a prerequisite for Rescue Diver, and useful for anyone, in or out of the water.