No experience neededPADI Certified
PADI Emergency First Response (EFR)
CPR and first aid training that works whether you ever put on a tank or not.
$299.95Enrollment Open
Students:
Have questions? Call (512) 489-44041
Max 10🌍 Dive anywhere
♾️ Lifetime cert
🗓 Private & flexible
📍 Local dive sites
SKU: TSA-PADI-PADI-E
What's included
✓PADI eLearning — complete at your own pace
✓Small-group pool training — we book the pool and bring all the gear
✓Open water training dives (if applicable)
✓Personal instruction from a certified PADI Instructor
✓Lifetime certification card
Who it's for
No experience needed. If you can swim and you're at least 10 years old, you're ready to start.
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Minimum age10 years old
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SwimmingBasic swimming ability
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ExperienceNo prior experience required
What you'll learn
Primary Care (life-threatening emergencies)
✓Performing CPR
✓Recognizing and responding to stroke
✓Managing suspected spinal injuries
✓Responding to cardiac arrest and delivering rescue breaths with a barrier device
Secondary Care (non-life-threatening injuries)
✓Bandaging and splinting techniques
✓Burn care management
✓Responding to bites and stings
✓Assessing a variety of injuries and illnesses and providing care that eases pain
Frequently asked questions
No. EFR is an open-enrollment CPR and first-aid course designed for anyone, diver or not. It's also the required prerequisite for PADI Rescue Diver and professional-level courses like Divemaster.
Simple process
How it works
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eLearning at home
Complete the academic portion online at your own pace — videos, quizzes, no classroom required.
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In-person session
A short in-person class — no pool or open-water diving involved for this course.
Ready?
Ready for what's next?
Keep building your skills. PADI Advance Open Water Diver is a popular next step — we reach out within 24 hours to schedule.