When diving on a boat off an island, help can be anywhere from 15 minutes to hours away–which is why the Emergency First Responder course is required for all Divemasters and Instructors in PADI.
As part of our Emergency First Responder course for those diving in Honduras we include the following, life-saving trainings:
Theory, independent study and exam
How to help those in need
The emotional and psychological aspects of being an Emergency First Responder
How to keep your skills fresh and in the forefront of your mind at all times
How to lead a healthy lifestyle to avoid injuries and accidents
Protecting yourself against blood borne pathogens
Recognizing life threatening problems
Primary Care definitions and background information
Using AB CABS and the cycle of care
Primary Care Knowledge review
Secondary Care (first aid)
Secondary Care knowledge review
We also have a skill workbook where all Primary and Secondary skills are explained in detail
Primary Care CPR
Scene assessment
Barrier use
Primary assessment
CPR Chest compressions
CPR chest compressions combined with breathing
Automated External Defibrillator use
Serious bleeding management
Shock management
Spinal injury management
Conscious and unconscious choking adult
Emergency Oxygen Use administration
Secondary Care (First Aid)
Injury assessment
Illness assessment
Bandaging
Splinting and fractures
An easy-reference book guide
EFR manual
EFR certificate
6 hours of training minimum
As a free upgrade we will also teach CPR techniques for infants, how to use an AED, and how to use a DAN oxygen unit!!
