EFR First Aid Course
Do you have current First Aid Training? Would you know what to do in an emergency situation?
Course Introduction
Emergency First Response is a PADI affiliate that specializes in teaching these lifesaving skills – and they’re for anyone, not just divers!
With Emergency First Response training you will learn serious medical emergency response skills in an upbeat, positive environment.You gain the confidence to be prepared to help out in an emergency.
What you’ll learn:
- BLS (Basic Life Support) CPR and rescue breathing at the layperson level
- AED (automated external defibrillator) use
- Preventing and caring for shock
- Spinal injury management
- Use of barriers to reduce disease transmission risk
- Basic first aid and first aid kit considerations
Course Details
This course is run over one day and generally takes 6-8 hours depending on class size and student progression.
Whilst the Emergency First Response Course is a required certification for the PADI Rescue Course, many people find the skills they learn during this course important and invaluable to everyday life.
The class will involve watching the Emergency First Response Primary & Secondary Care DVD, followed by a practical session with your instructor. You will practice different skills for dealing with real-life emergency situations such as CPR, rescue breathing and using an AED (Automated External Defibrillator) which will then be followed by a multiple choice exam.
Upon completion of the course you will receive a certification card valid for 2 years.
Quick Facts
Max. Depth:
N/A
Min. Age:
N/A
No. of Dives:
N/A
Duration:
1 day
Cost:
US$175.00
Pre-requisites:
N/A
Current First Aid CPR, Primary & Secondary Care training required for the PADI Rescue Diver Course
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time of year to dive in Grand Cayman?
The beauty of diving in Grand Cayman is that we can dive year-round!
Whilst we don’t typically have ‘seasons’ as such, there are variations in the weather dependent on the time of year you visit. Generally the West side has the calmest waters with winds coming predominantly from the East, but we can offer dives from the North, West, East, South, the Ex-USS Kittiwake & Stingray City.
What is the water temperature in Grand Cayman? Do I need a wetsuit?
December, January & February typically have stronger winds, with slightly ‘cooler’ water temperatures – around 80ºF. The waters start to warm up again after this and the hottest months are July, August,& September – when the water can reach up to 86ºF! Most people are comfortable with no wetsuit, or a 3mm shorty (available to rent if required).
I haven’t dived for a few years. Should I take a refresher class?
Yes. For your safety and enjoyment during your dive activities, Red Sail Sports refresher policy is as follows:
Last dive was over 1 year ago – Refresher Course recommended.
Last dive was 2-5 years ago – Red Sail Refresher Course required.
Last dive was 6+ years ago – Full PADI Scuba Tune Up Course required.
You are more than welcome to complete a refresher class prior to arriving in Grand Cayman and take part in a shallow dive before a wall dive.
If you have any further questions about our refresher course policy then please call toll free 1-877-506-6368 or email and our representatives will be happy to assist.
Which dive certification cards do you accept?
All certified divers are required to present a Certification card upon check-in. Red Sail Sports accepts the following certification cards, among others: PADI, SSI (NASDS), NAUI, IDEA, PDIC, SDI, YMCA & HSA.
I forgot to bring my certification card with me, will I still be able to dive?
Proof of dive certification is required to dive with Red Sail Sports. Many of the larger dive agencies (PADI, NAUI, SSI) have an online system to look up divers, so if you have forgotten your certification card we should be able to find you if you are certified with one of these agencies. If not then we recommend that you contact your certifying agency prior to arrival on island.