Emergency First Response
Be Ready to Help. Learn Skills That Could Make a Difference.
About the Emergency First Response Course
Knowing how to respond when someone needs help is a valuable skill, whether you're at home, at work or enjoying an adventure.
The Emergency First Response course gives you the opportunity to learn and practise essential first aid techniques in a friendly, supportive environment. Over six hours, you'll develop your understanding of how to recognise an emergency, assess a situation and provide appropriate care.
The course covers two distinct areas. Primary Care focuses on life-threatening emergencies and immediate care, including CPR and AED training. Secondary Care focuses on injuries and illnesses that are not immediately life-threatening. Together, they help you develop a broader understanding of how to respond when someone needs assistance.
You don't need to be a scuba diver to take part. The skills are useful for everyday life and can benefit anyone who wants to feel more prepared to help others.
What Will You Learn?
Build your knowledge and confidence through instructor demonstrations and practical exercises covering two important areas of emergency response.
Primary Care
Responding to life-threatening emergencies.
- Recognise an emergency and assess the situation.
- Check a person's responsiveness and breathing.
- Understand how to provide CPR.
- Learn how to use an automated external defibrillator (AED).
- Practise placing an unresponsive breathing person in the recovery position.
- Understand how to contact emergency services and provide appropriate immediate care.
Secondary Care
Responding to injuries and illnesses.
- Assess an injured or unwell person.
- Recognise common signs and symptoms of injuries and illnesses.
- Learn how to manage wounds and bleeding.
- Practise applying bandages and supporting injured areas.
- Understand how to provide care while waiting for further medical assistance.
- Learn how to monitor and reassure someone who is injured or unwell.
How Does the Course Work?
The course combines knowledge development with instructor demonstrations and practical exercises. You'll have the opportunity to practise the techniques and develop your confidence in responding to emergency situations.
Learn the principles of emergency response and understand the different approaches used in Primary Care and Secondary Care.
Watch your instructor demonstrate the techniques and explain how to respond to different emergency situations.
Put your learning into practice through guided exercises, developing your ability to assess situations and provide appropriate care.
Complete the required knowledge and practical training to achieve your Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care certification.
Prerequisites & Requirements
Certification Requirements
- No previous diving or first aid certification is required.
- There is no minimum or maximum age restriction.
- The course is open to both divers and non-divers.
What Else Do I Need?
- This is a classroom-based, land-only course with no in-water training.
- Divecrew provides all the equipment needed for the course.
- There is a lunch break during the day, but food is not provided.
- Please bring your own lunch.
What's Included?
Included in Your Course
- Six hours of instructor-led training.
- Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care training.
- CPR and AED training.
- Practical demonstrations and guided skills practice.
- Use of the equipment required for the course.
- Instructor support throughout the training.
- Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care certification, on successful completion.
Additional Information
- All necessary training equipment is provided by Divecrew.
- Free Parking available on site.
- Please bring your own lunch.
Why Train With Divecrew?
More Than Just a Course
At Divecrew, we believe learning practical skills should be an engaging and supportive experience. Our instructors aim to make training approachable, giving you the opportunity to understand the techniques and practise them in a relaxed environment.
Whether you're a diver looking to develop your emergency response skills or simply want to become better prepared for everyday situations, this course offers valuable knowledge that extends beyond the diving environment.
- Friendly and supportive instructors.
- Practical, hands-on training.
- A welcoming learning environment.
- Skills that can be useful in everyday life.
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Discover UK diving →Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a scuba diver to take this course?
No. The course is open to both divers and non-divers. The skills you learn are useful in everyday situations, not just in diving.
What is the difference between Primary Care and Secondary Care?
Primary Care focuses on life-threatening emergencies and immediate care, including CPR and AED training. Secondary Care focuses on injuries and illnesses that are not immediately life-threatening.
How long does the course take?
The course takes approximately six hours.
Do I need previous first aid experience?
No previous first aid experience is required.
Is there a minimum age?
There is no minimum or maximum age restriction.
Is there any in-water training?
No. This is a classroom-based, land-only course. All training takes place out of the water.
What do I need to bring?
Divecrew provides all the equipment needed for the course. There is a lunch break, so please bring your own food.
Will I receive a certificate?
On successful completion, you'll receive Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care certification.
Be Ready to Make a Difference
Learn practical first aid skills, develop your confidence and gain knowledge that could help you support someone in an emergency.
Join Divecrew for Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care training.
Course duration: 6 hours
Course price: £170
