PADI Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRI)

Embark on a life-saving journey with the Emergency First Response Instructor (EFRI) course. This 1-week course is a pivotal step toward becoming a well-rounded and certified Scuba instructor. The EFRI course equips students with essential skills in Primary Care/Secondary Care, First-aid, AED and Care for Children. It’s more than a certification; it’s your passport to becoming a guardian of safety and well-being in the underwater realm. Envision mastering life-saving techniques, gaining proficiency in emergency response, and becoming the go-to expert in critical care scenarios. The EFRI certification is more than a prerequisite; it’s a gateway to the pinnacle of scuba instruction — the Instructor Examination (IE), the grand finale of the Open Water Scuba Instructor (OWSI). As an EFRI, you’ll be empowered to guide and inspire others in the crucial step of emergency response. Your journey doesn’t end with a certification; it begins with the responsibility to foster a culture of safety and preparedness. Ready to be at the forefront of emergency response in the underwater world? Enroll in the EFRI course and pave the way for a future where safety is paramount, and your skills as a certified instructor shine.

Using the GI Bill

You will use 1.8-weeks of your GI Bill when using your VA Educational benefits for PADI Emergency First Response Instructor course.

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Certifications & Capabilites

Upon completion of the PADI EFRI Course of Instruction, you will be qualified as instructors and able to teach the EFR Primary Care/Secondary Care courses. You will also be certified to teach CPR, first-aid, and Care for Children courses.