Learn the Skills That Could Save a Life

Being prepared for an emergency is one of the most valuable skills anyone can have. The Emergency First Response (EFR) course equips you with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence to respond when every second counts. Whether you’re helping a loved one, a colleague, a stranger, or a fellow diver, you’ll learn how to stay calm and provide lifesaving care until professional medical help arrives.

At Zero Limits Diving, we believe these are skills everyone should have. Taught in a relaxed, hands-on environment, this internationally recognised course is suitable for divers and non-divers alike, giving you the confidence to make a real difference when it matters most.

Prerequisites

There are:

• No minimum age requirements
• No previous first aid or medical experience required
• No diving certification required

The only requirement is a willingness to learn and a desire to help others in an emergency.

Course Outline

Through interactive classroom sessions, practical exercises, and realistic emergency scenarios, you’ll learn how to:

• Perform Basic Life Support (BLS), CPR, and rescue breathing.
• Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• Assess emergency scenes and respond safely.
• Manage severe bleeding and treat shock.
• Assist conscious and unconscious choking casualties.
• Recognise and manage spinal injuries.
• Perform primary and secondary patient assessments.
• Apply bandages and splints for injuries and fractures.
• Reduce the risk of disease transmission using protective barriers.
• Understand first aid kit essentials and emergency preparedness.

You can also choose to complete the Emergency First Response Care for Children course alongside your EFR training, learning specialised emergency care techniques for infants and children.

Learning Materials

You’ll receive access to the official Emergency First Response learning materials, including:

• Emergency First Response Primary & Secondary Care Manual
• Training videos and digital learning resources
• Emergency First Response “Care at a Glance” reference guide

These resources allow you to study at your own pace before reinforcing your knowledge during practical training.

Getting Started

Once you’ve enrolled, you’ll receive your Emergency First Response learning materials before your practical training begins.

One of our qualified Zero Limits Diving Instructors will then contact you to schedule your training day and answer any questions you may have.

Practical training is completed in 1 day and is usually conducted over weekends, with weekday training available by prior arrangement.

Your Emergency First Response Course Includes

• Emergency First Response learning materials
• Professional instruction
• Practical CPR and First Aid training
• AED training
• Realistic emergency scenario practice
• Internationally recognised Emergency First Response Certification
• Digital certification card

Continue Your Lifesaving Journey

After completing your Emergency First Response course, continue building your confidence with the PADI Rescue Diver and Emergency Oxygen Provider specialties. Together, these courses give you the knowledge and practical skills to respond effectively to both everyday emergencies and diving-related incidents.

Be the Person Who Makes the Difference

Emergencies don’t wait for experts—they rely on ordinary people willing to take action. By learning these lifesaving skills, you’ll gain the confidence to respond calmly, help those in need, and make a lasting difference when every second matters.

Join Zero Limits Diving and become someone others can rely on—because the greatest adventure is having the ability to save a life.