Anyone can become EFR certified or an EFR Instructor, it is not even required to be a diver. These courses teach first aid and CPR skills that are valuable for everyone on the planet. As well as an adult First Aid and CPR Instructor you will become a Care for Children Instructor and will be able to teach infant and child CPR techniques.

If you are planning on becoming a PADI Instructor, you are required to be an EFR Instructor prior to your PADI IDC. If you became a PADI Instructor before the pre-requisite was introduced or need to renew your certification, remember that it is of great value to be an EFR Instructor. It will make you more employable and more able to teach Rescue and DM courses. Many dive instructors (including ourselves) have found it the "foot in the door" they needed in order to get a competitive PADI Dive Instructor job.

To remove some of the stress and workload during the PADI IDC, why not think about doing this in advance? We offer EFRI on request, as well as regularly scheduled EFR Instructor courses as part of our PADI IDCs.

EFRI Prerequisites

Have completed a sanctioned course in adult CPR within the past 24 months
Have completed a sanctioned course in basic first aid within the past 24 months

We can teach these on site if needed with the standard PADI EFR.

EFRI Required Materials

Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care Instructor Guide
Emergency First Response Care for Children Instructor Guide
Emergency First Response DVD
Emergency First Response Care for Children DVD
Emergency First Response Course Knowledge Reviews

From your EFR and CFC courses you should already have the following, if you do not you will need to purchase them:

Emergency First Response Participant Manual
Emergency First Response Care for Children Participant Manual
Emergency Care at a Glance

EFRI Course cost

Tuition PHP10,000
Required Instructor Manuals and DVDs: RRP: A$223. Contact us for preferential prices.
Required Course Manuals: Varies depending on what you have already
Application fee for 2010, payable directly to PADI: AUS$ 120

EFRI Course duration

1 - 2 days

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