Emergency First Responder Course by UnderWatters Co: Life-Saving Skills
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4–6 hours
Fitness Level
Participants should have basic health and mobility, comfortable with light physical activity.
Overview
Learn lifesaving skills with the Emergency First Responder Certification from UnderWatters Co, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts seeking to prepare for emergencies. This hands-on course covers CPR, rescue breathing, and injury care.
Emergency First Responder Certification
Ages 10+ • No Scuba Experience Required!
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About This Adventure
Join the Emergency First Responder course to gain essential life-saving skills in CPR, rescue breathing, and injury care. With a focus on hands-on training and real-life scenarios, this course is accessible to all, ensuring you’re prepared to respond effectively in emergencies, including care for children and infants.
Duration
Hours 2-4
About
The Emergency First Responder course is broken up into two main sections: Primary Care and Secondary Care. You will learn basic CPR and rescue breathing, wound and injury care, AED use and monitoring practices. We can also include care for children and infant/child CPR.
You will be provided with all the necessary learning materials to review and study prior to hands-on training and scenario practice.
This is a course open to everyone and not scuba diving specific!
Adventure Tips
Attend all hands-on sessions
Engage fully in practical drills to ensure you can perform skills confidently in real situations.
Bring your own CPR dummy
Having your own training manikin can help reinforce skills outside of the classroom.
Review basic first aid beforehand
Familiarize yourself with common injuries to maximize learning during the course.
Practice rescue scenarios in teams
Coordinate with classmates to simulate emergency responses and improve teamwork.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Birds such as hawks and songbirds
- Small mammals like rabbits and squirrels
History
The region has a long tradition of outdoor safety training, dating back to early wilderness rescue efforts.
Conservation
Programs emphasize minimal environmental impact by practicing in designated areas and respecting natural habitats.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable clothing suitable for hands-on training
Clothing that allows movement and can get dirty during practical exercises.
Notebook and pen for notes
Keep track of key techniques and references learned during the course.
Water bottle
Stay hydrated throughout the training.
Sturdy closed-toe shoes
Provide support and protection during physical activities.