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
Have questions? Call (512) 489-4404- ✓eLearning access as soon as you check out
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Taught by Brady Huddleston
SDI Course Director & Instructor Trainer · PADI IDC Staff Instructor · American Red Cross Instructor
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
“Best decision I made. The instructors were patient, the small class size meant real attention, and I booked everything online without a single phone call.”
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 to get in the water?
Book online in minutes. eLearning starts instantly. We’ll be in touch to schedule.
Already certified? PADI Advance Open Water Diver is a popular next step.