Core course
Emergency First Response (EFR)
Learn practical CPR and first-aid skills for life-threatening and non-life-threatening emergencies in a supportive, scenario-based course suitable for divers and non-divers.
Course overview
What to expect.
Learn practical CPR and first-aid skills for life-threatening and non-life-threatening emergencies in a supportive, scenario-based course suitable for divers and non-divers.
What you will learn
- Primary Care CPR and immediate life-support priorities
- Secondary Care first aid, illness and injury assessment
- Barrier use, bleeding control, bandaging and splinting
- Emergency-scene assessment and ongoing care
Course inclusions
- Instructor-led knowledge development and practical exercises
- Course materials and certification processing confirmed before enrollment
- No open-water dives are required by the standard course
Before enrollment
Prerequisites
- No diving certification required
- Willingness and ability to participate in practical emergency-care exercises
Plan ahead
Important notes
- PADI prerequisites and qualifying equivalent certifications are checked before enrollment
- The final Omanta schedule, materials and equipment are confirmed when booking
- Training remains subject to medical fitness, weather, instructor availability and satisfactory completion of all requirements
Certification / outcome: Students who complete the knowledge and skill requirements receive the applicable Emergency First Response course-completion recognition.