EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE (EFR) INSTRUCTOR

What It Is

The EFR Instructor course trains you to teach CPR and first aid to others using the internationally recognized Emergency First Response system. This is a required step toward becoming a PADI Instructor and a valuable professional credential that opens up income opportunities—ideal for dive pros, instructor candidates, and anyone looking to offer certified CPR and first aid training within or beyond the dive industry.

Who It’s For

This course is for Divemaster, instructor candidates, and dive professionals who want to expand their qualifications and income potential. Anyone holding a valid CPR and First Aid certification—EFR or equivalent (e.g., Red Cross, DAN, etc.)—issued within the past 24 months is eligible to attend.

Options

Choose the path that suits your goals and expand your qualifications:

• Standalone EFR Instructor Course: Book today and start teaching life-saving skills.

  
  

• Included in the IDC Package: EFRI is part of your IDC training, preparing you to teach first aid as you move toward becoming a PADI Instructor.

Course Structure & Schedule

The course is structured in two parts:

1. eLearning – Complete the knowledge development and exams online, at your own pace, before the in-person session.

2. 1-Day Practical Session – Hands-on training in a fully equipped classroom using quality CPR mannequins, training AEDs, and realistic scenario-based practice.

   
   
   
   

What you learn

• How to teach Primary and Secondary Care, AED use, and Care for Children

• How to structure and deliver engaging EFR courses

• How to assess student performance and provide constructive feedback

• How to use positive coaching techniques to support and motivate learners

• How to market, and integrate EFR courses into your dive career

Why Choose This Course

• Official requirement for PADI Instructor certification

• Teaches you how to teach first aid—not just perform it

• Start learning positive coaching techniques to build confidence and engagement in your future students

• 1-day in-person training in an equipped classroom with quality gear

• Includes care for children module for added versatility

• Scenario-based learning builds real-world confidence

• Boosts your employment value in and out of the dive industry

Pricing

The EFR Instructor Course is $579 USD, which includes the eLearning materials. Instructor application fee is not included—please check the PADI Fees section below for details.

Take the Next Step

Book it as a standalone today or take it as part of your IDC course for a complete professional package.

Before booking, please review our Cancellation Policy and ensure you meet the requirements of the mandatory Diver Medical Form.