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PADI - Emergency First Response
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The New PADI Emergency First Responder
course is a basic training class in emergency care. CPR,
basic first aid and other important emergency care skills
are combined into a 1 day course which allows graduates to
function with consistent priorities in an emergency.
This training is a prerequisite for certification as a PADI Rescue Diver,
PADI Divemaster and meets requirements for career students attending
the PADI Instructor Development Course.
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Why Emergency First Response?
Emergency First Response gives you the tools you need to perform
CPR and First Aid. Whether you're a diver or a non-diver, Emergency
First Response prepares you to properly handle potentially life-threatening
situations.
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What do I need to start?
• No dive certification required
• No minimum age limit
What will I do?
This comprehensive program is composed of two core modules that
can be taught in tandem or as stand-alone courses: Emergency First
Response - Primary Care and Emergency First Response - Secondary
Care. Together, these courses proved extensive instruction in CPR
and First Aid, as well as providing optional (yet recommended)
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) and Emergency Oxygen sections.
How long will it take?
• Depending on the amount of home study, the Primary and Secondary
courses maybe completed in as little as four hours.
What will I need?
• Participant Pack, which includes manual, binder and first aid pack.
Where can I go from here?
This course satisfies your PADI Rescue Diver CPR prerequisite. |
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Course Objective
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Primary Care (CPR)Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) teaches
you how to deal with emergencies that are immediately life threatening..
You will focus on primary care through a combination of knowledge
development, skill development and realistic scenario practice
to make sure you have the knowledge, understanding and confidence
to use your skills. Here are the Primary Care (CPR) skills: |
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Scene Assessment
Barrier Use
Primary Assessment
Rescue Breathing
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Serious bleeding management
Shock management
Spinal injury management
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You may also participate in an Automated External Defibrillator
(AED) training component, learn how to help a conscious choking
adult and have an emergency oxygen use orientation. |
Secondary Care (First Aid)
Secondary Care (first aid) covers injuries or illnesses that
are not immediately life threatening or when local EMS is unavailable
or delayed. You focus on secondary assessment and first aid
through knowledge development, skill development and realistic
scenario practice. The Secondary Care (first aid) skills are: |
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Injury Assessment
Illness Assessment
Bandaging
Splinting for Dislocations and Fractures
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You may also participate in an Automated External Defibrillator
(AED) training component, learn how to help a conscious choking
adult and have an emergency oxygen use orientation. |
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Academic Topics & Skills
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Hours
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Scene Assessment
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0.15
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Barriers Use
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0.15
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Primary Assessment
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0.30
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Rescue Breathing
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1.00
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One Person Adult CPR
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1.00
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Bleeding Management
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0.30
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Shock Management
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0.30
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Spinal Injury Management
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0.30
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Illness Assessment
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0.30
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Injury Assessment
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1.00
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Bandaging
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0.30
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Splinting for Dislocations
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0.30
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Scenarios
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1.00
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Administration and Exams
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1.00
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Entry Requirements:
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Any person may attend this course |
Minimum Age:
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No Age limits
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Certification:
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PADI Certification fee 20 Euro included |
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