Emergency First Response (EFR) Primary & Secondary Care

Build Life-Saving Confidence with Sea Dwellers Dive Center

Be prepared for the unexpected with the PADI Emergency First Response (EFR) Primary and Secondary Care Course at Sea Dwellers Dive Center in Key Largo. Priced at $250, this essential training course teaches you how to respond to medical emergencies with confidence, whether you are diving, traveling, or simply going about daily life.

This internationally recognized program focuses on CPR, first aid, and emergency response skills that can help you save a life in critical situations before professional medical help arrives.

Why Take the EFR Primary & Secondary Care Course?

Emergencies can happen anywhere at any time, and knowing how to respond can make all the difference. The EFR course is designed to give you practical, easy-to-follow skills that prepare you for real-world situations.

You’ll learn how to:

• Perform CPR on adults, children, and infants
• Use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
• Respond to choking, bleeding, and shock
• Provide first aid for injuries and illnesses
• Assess emergency situations quickly and effectively

This course is not just for divers—it is open to everyone and is widely recognized as one of the most effective entry-level emergency response training programs available.

What You’ll Learn

The PADI EFR course is divided into two key sections: Primary Care (life-threatening emergencies) and Secondary Care (non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses).

Primary Care (CPR & Life-Threatening Emergencies)

You’ll learn how to respond when someone is in immediate danger, including:

• CPR techniques for adults, children, and infants
• Managing severe bleeding and shock
• Handling choking emergencies
• Spinal injury response awareness
• Use of barrier devices for safe rescue breathing

Secondary Care (First Aid)

This section focuses on injuries and conditions that are not immediately life-threatening, including:

• Bandaging and wound care
• Splinting fractures and dislocations
• Illness and injury assessment
• Burns, bites, and minor trauma care
• Monitoring a patient until help arrives

AED & Emergency Equipment Use

You’ll also gain confidence using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), a critical device that can significantly increase survival chances during cardiac emergencies.

Course Overview

• Price: $250
• Location: Key Largo, Florida
• Duration: Typically 1 day
• Dives Included: None (land-based course)
• Prerequisites: None
• Minimum Age: No minimum age requirement

This course is structured to be easy to follow, with hands-on practice and realistic training scenarios led by experienced instructors.

Why Choose Sea Dwellers Dive Center?

Sea Dwellers Dive Center has been a trusted name in Key Largo diving and training since the 1970s, offering professional instruction in a relaxed and supportive environment.

When you train with Sea Dwellers, you benefit from:

• Experienced EFR-certified instructors
• Small class sizes for personalized training
• Hands-on, scenario-based learning
• A strong focus on confidence and real-world readiness

Their boutique training approach ensures you gain both knowledge and practical ability—not just certification.

Essential Training for Divers and Non-Divers

While EFR is a core requirement for advanced scuba certifications such as Rescue Diver, it is also incredibly valuable outside of diving. Many graduates use these skills in everyday life, including at home, work, and while traveling.

This course is especially useful if you:

• Plan to become a Rescue Diver or Divemaster
• Work or travel in remote environments
• Want to be prepared for emergencies involving family or friends
• Want practical CPR and first aid certification

Become a More Prepared and Responsible Individual

Completing the EFR course gives you the confidence to act when seconds matter. You’ll develop the ability to stay calm, assess situations quickly, and provide effective care until emergency responders arrive.

After completing this course, you will:

• Understand emergency response priorities
• Gain confidence in life-saving techniques
• Improve awareness in critical situations
• Be prepared for both diving and everyday emergencies

Foundation for Advanced Dive Training

The EFR Primary and Secondary Care course is also a key prerequisite for advanced PADI certifications such as:

• Rescue Diver
• Divemaster
• Instructor-level training

It is one of the most important steps in becoming a safer, more responsible diver.

Book Your EFR Course Today

Ready to gain life-saving skills that matter everywhere you go? Join Sea Dwellers Dive Center in Key Largo for the Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care Course and learn how to respond with confidence when it counts.

Spaces are limited to ensure high-quality instruction, so book your course today and take the first step toward becoming a more prepared diver and responder.