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The Emergency First Response (EFR) course is a comprehensive first aid and CPR training program designed to prepare you to respond to medical emergencies with confidence. Whether you’re a diver planning to take a Rescue Diver course, or a non-diver looking for certified first aid training, EFR is an internationally recognized program built for real-world situations.

At Seawave Diving in Phuket, you’ll receive hands-on training from certified EFR Instructors in a friendly, supportive setting. You’ll learn how to assess patients, provide effective CPR, use AEDs, and handle a variety of injuries and illnesses.

The course is classroom-based and does not require diving certification — making it accessible for everyone.

About the Course

The PADI Emergency First Response course at Seawave Diving covers essential life-saving techniques with a practical, scenario-based approach. You’ll develop your ability to remain calm and act effectively in medical emergencies, both in and out of the water.This course teaches primary care (CPR), secondary care (first aid), and how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED). It meets the first aid requirement for PADI Rescue Diver and Divemaster courses — and it’s also valuable for anyone who wants to feel more prepared in daily life.Training is conducted in our comfortable classroom environment in Phuket and takes just one day to complete.

What you will learn

  • Perform high-quality CPR on adults and children
  • Provide care for serious injuries and illnesses
  • Handle choking, shock, bleeding, and fractures
  • Provide secondary care including bandaging and patient monitoring

Requirements:

  • Suitable for divers and non-divers
  • No prior certifications required
  • Minimum age: 12 years old

EFR Course Packages & Prices

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Learn hands-on CPR techniques in the EFR First Aid course at Seawave Diving Phuket.

Standard EFR Course

6900 ฿ EFR ONLY
  • Half day course with certified EFR Instructor
  • PADI EFR training manual and materials
  • Practical CPR & first aid training
  • Official PADI EFR certification

EFR + Rescue Diver Combo

16900 ฿ Save ฿3,500
  • Full EFR certification
  • PADI Rescue Diver course (3 days)
  • Rescue scenarios, emergency management, and in-water training
  • All materials, boat dives, and certification fees
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EFR+Oxygen Provider Combo

9900 ฿ Save ฿3600
  • PADI EFR Course (CPR & First Aid)
  • PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider Course
  • All learning materials
  • Instructor-led classroom and scenario practice

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