The key to survival for any person who has suffered Cardiac Arrest is having somebody nearby who can call for help and perform basic life support (CPR)

Often bystanders don't know how to perform CPR or do not telephone the appropriate Emergency Services who can provide advance life support (i.e.: equipped with a defibrillator to correct the heart rhythm). People are often too afraid of making things worse to try to help. Emergency First Response Primary Care is a legal requirement in most businesses and activities. When you attend your Emergency First Response Primary Care Course you will not only learn when & how to call the Emergency Services you will also learn how to perform CPR and treat many emergency accident and illness situations. The victim could be a close friend or a member of your family. There are many diseases and accidents that affect rescuers and with the right knowledge, you will know how to protect yourself and the victim and stay safe. By learning the basics now before the need arises, you will be prepared to handle whatever comes your way.

This course is not only essential to all diving professionals, but part of the Rescue Diver Course and and can be taken by non-divers, too.

Usualy this course is taught in conjunction with EFR Secondary Care.

The Emergency First Response Secondary Care course covers secondary patient assessment and first aid. Secondary patient assessment teaches participants how to conduct patient evaluations, allowing them to determine the extent of an injury or illness when Emergency Medical Service personnel are unavailable or delayed.

Participants learn both injury and illness assessment sequences, which helps

them prepare information for EMS personnel. The first aid portion of the

course teaches participants how to support and care for specific disabilities,

injuries and illnesses discovered during a secondary patient assessment and

prior to EMS arrival.

This course is usualy taught together with the EFR Primary Care.

The Emergency First Response Care for Children course teaches people how to provide emergency care for injured or ill children and infants. This course allows participants to learn, practice and apply emergency care skills in

a non-stressful environment that encourages action. By introducing knowledge and skills in simple steps, participants find it easy to remember and use appropriate emergency care procedures when faced with a child in need. The Emergency First Response Care for Children course may be conducted as a stand-alone program for individuals who have the well-being of children as a primary focus or in conjunction with EFR Primary and Secondary Care.