CLASSES: Certification Agencies - Emergency First Response

Emergency First Response (EFR) - Creating Confidence to Care

Emergency First Response (EFR) is the fastest-growing international CPR, Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) and First Aid training organization. Dedicated to training the lay rescuer, EFR courses encompasses adult, child and infant CPR skills, provides AED and First Aid training, and feature an outstanding First Aid at Work component. The company’s award-winning programs and state-of-the-art training materials make it a favorite among divers around the world.

Many divers take the Emergency First Response courses to meet program prerequisites, such as PADI Rescue Diver, or as preparation for becoming a PADI Divemaster. However, most have also found the EFR program to be important in every day life. They have taken a significant step in emergency preparedness, and feel confident that they can provide care should an emergency situation arise.

Training Prerequisites

• No dive certification required
• No minimum age limit

The course incorporates independent study to prepare you for a classroom and hands-on skill development session with your instructor. You will learn the same patient care techniques used by medical professionals, but at a lay person level.

Wet N Rugged Sports offers the following Emergency First Response (EFR) accredited courses:

• Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) course
• Emergency First Response Secondary Care (first aid) course
• Emergency First Response Care for Children course
• Emergency First Response Refresher course

NOTE: Emergency First Response courses have been approved by or meet the following organization's guidelines for CPR/First Aid training:

1. Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) - USA
2. American Council on Exercise (ACE) - USA
3. Board of Massage Therapy State of Hawaii - USA
4. Boise Idaho Child Care Training Network - USA
5. Boy Scouts of America - USA
6. Cal/OSHA - USA
7. California Board of Chiropractic Examiners - USA
8. Department of Community Services (NSW) - Australia
9. Duke of Edinburgh's Award - United Kingdom
10. Fire Department of Espirito Santo - Brazil
11. Girl Scouts USA - USA
12. Health and Safety Executive for the purposes of first aid in the workplace - Great Britain & Northern Ireland
13. Illinois Department Of Public Health - USA
14. Italian Resuscitation Council - Italy
15. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) - USA
16. National Register of Coaches (NROC) - Singapore
17. National Strength and Condition Association (NSCA) - Japan
18. National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) - USA
19. Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) - New Mexico , USA
20. Royal Yachting Association - United Kingdom
21. SkillsActive - United Kingdom
22. SEMICYUC Sociedad Española de Medicina Intensiva, Críticos y Unidades Coronarias (Member of Spanish Resuscitation Council) - Spain
23. Transport Canada - Canada
24. United States Association of Blind Athletes (USABA) - USA
25. United States Coast Guard (USCG) for a merchant mariner license - USA
26. WorkCover New South Wales, Australia (First Aid at Work) - Australia

The Emergency First Response program meets requirements for CPR and First Aid in the workplace (OSHA Guideline 29 CFR 1910.151), and incorporates the latest procedures for emergency patient care.