Certification Course
EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE (EFR) COURSE
Description
The Emergency First Response (EFR) course in Con Dao teaches you how to confidently respond to medical emergencies, not only in diving situations but also in everyday life. This land-based course requires no water sessions, making it suitable for everyone, including non-divers.
EFR training is a required prerequisite for the PADI Rescue Diver course — the most rewarding course in recreational diving. If you are planning to take the Rescue Diver course, completing EFR first (or alongside it) is the most efficient use of your time in Con Dao.
Academic
You’ll learn how to:
- Respond to life-threatening emergencies using CPR (Primary Care)
- Provide first aid for non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses (Secondary Care)
- Apply bandaging, illness assessments, and injury management
- Use an AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
- Build confidence as a first responder in high-stress scenarios
The course includes knowledge development through independent study and instructor-led skill sessions and scenarios.
Equipment
No diving equipment required. All medical training materials and practice tools (manikins, AED trainers, bandages, gloves, etc.) are provided during the course.
Getting Started
All theory sessions will be conducted through PADI eLearning. We don’t do classroom teaching at the moment, if you are Vietnamese and prefer to learn in Vietnamese, please contact us.
The eLearning is sold separately by PADI, our course price is NOT INCLUDING the eLearning.
Please click the button below to purchase the eLearning directly from Padi.
Requirements
- No prior medical training required
- Open to all individuals aged 12 and above
- No diving certification necessary
After Your Course
With your EFR certification in hand, you are ready to enrol in the PADI Rescue Diver course available at Con Dao Dive Center and combinable with your EFR training in the same trip.
EFR certification is valid for 2 years. If you are not yet a certified diver but want to explore Con Dao’s reefs, consider starting with a Try Dive or Discover Scuba Diving session, or the PADI Open Water course to get fully certified.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
EFR is land-based and involves no in-water activities, making it ideal for non-divers, travelers, and family members who want to be prepared for emergencies.
Advance booking is highly recommended
Groups of 2+ can request a custom class date
EFR certification is valid for 2 years and can be renewed through a refresher session.
Since this course involves no diving, no surface interval is required before flying.
Price
For more information and pricing on multiple dive trip packages and private speedboat trips please contact us.
We offer discounts for multiple dives, group bookings and our students. Contact us for more details on discounts and pricing.
*all prices include 10% tax and all marine park fees.
EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE (EFR) COURSE
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Class Room: 1 Day
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A complimentary short sleeve quick-dry T-shirt
