PADI Emergency First Responder Course at Sea Spirit Diving Resort
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 half days
Fitness Level
Appropriate for all fitness levels; requires basic physical ability for CPR practice
Overview
Ready to boost your dive safety skills? The PADI Emergency First Responder Course at Sea Spirit Diving Resort in Taormina offers essential CPR and first aid training over two half days, empowering you to act confidently in emergencies.
PADI Emergency First Responder Course
Course for Beginners • Min age: 12 years old • 2 half days with class lesson EFR
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About This Adventure
Gain essential lifesaving skills with the Emergency First Responder Certificate course at Sea Spirit Diving Resort in Taormina, Sicily. Over two half days, you'll learn vital first aid techniques, including CPR and shock management, empowering you to assist fellow divers and enhance your confidence in emergency situations.
Get your Emergency First Responder Certificate!
Duration
2 half days
About
Want to gain confidence in helping other divers in need? During the Open Water Diver Course and the Advanced Open Water Diver Course, you were focused on yourself – on how to become a better diver and gain more knowledge about your own dive skills. Now, it is time to focus on other divers and learn how to help them if they are in need – to become a more responsible diver. It’s possible to continue your dive education with Sea Spirit Diving Resort in Taormina, Sicily, Italy.
We start with the Emergency First Responder. First aid and CPR skills are useful to anyone partaking in adventure sports – just in case. You will need to know these skills to be able to participate in the PADI Rescue Diver Course. The Emergency First Response Trainer is a PADI professional specialized in teaching these lifesaving skills – which are useful to anyone.
The Emergency First Responder is a 2x half day course with all the basic first aid training: how to deal with a non-breathing person, chest compression (CPR), how to treat shock as well as secondary care for injuries or illness.
What You Learn in the EFR Primary and Secondary Care Course
• The BLS (Basic Life Support), CPR and rescue breathing • The use of an AED (automated external defibrillator) (optional) • How to prevent and treat shock • Management of spinal injuries • The use of barriers to reduce the risk of disease transmission, not just for divers.
*Many instructors are PADI Emergency First Response Instructors!
Requirements
You need to have interest in safety of others and want to have the ability to help in an emergency situation.
Adventure Tips
Attend Both Sessions Fully
The course spans two half days; consistent attendance ensures you grasp essential lifesaving skills.
Practice CPR Techniques Often
Hands-on practice during the course is key to mastering CPR and rescue breathing for real-world readiness.
Ask Questions Freely
Take advantage of the instructors’ expertise by clarifying doubts to deepen your understanding of emergency care.
Prepare for Classroom and Practical Training
This course includes theoretical lessons and practical exercises; come ready to engage in both formats.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mediterranean monk seal (rare)
- Local seagull species
History
Taormina has been a cultural crossroads since ancient Greek times, influencing local maritime traditions deeply.
Conservation
Sea Spirit Diving Resort supports marine conservation efforts in the Ionian Sea by promoting safe diving practices and environmental awareness.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable clothing
Allows ease of movement during practical CPR and first aid training exercises.
Notebook and pen
For taking detailed notes during theoretical lessons.
Water bottle
Staying hydrated is crucial during warm-weather sessions.
summer specific
Layered attire
Useful for adapting to cooler temperatures in classroom and outdoor settings.
fall|spring|winter specific