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Emergency First Response Instructor
Professional levelPADI Certified

Emergency First Response Instructor

Teach CPR, AED and first aid — a one-day instructor program that pairs naturally with an IDC.

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Taught by Sally Sowell
Course Director & Master Instructor
Meet the team

What's included

✓EFR Instructor manual and materials
✓One day of Course Director-led training
✓Support with your EFR Instructor application

Who it's for

This course builds on prior certification and experience — here's what you'll need before you start.

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Current EFR Primary and Secondary Care (or qualifying CPR/first aid) within 24 monthsThe EFR course itself can be taken the day before
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Minimum age 18

Not sure where you stand? The whole professional path, prerequisites and costs are on one page: Go Pro / IDC →

What you'll learn

Curriculum

✓Teaching methodology and the EFR course structure
✓Psychology of resuscitation and primary assessment
✓CPR, AED and the seven basic first aid skills as a teacher
✓Marketing and running EFR courses

Frequently asked questions

No — EFR Instructor is open to anyone with current CPR and first aid training; many candidates take it alongside their IDC.

Simple process

How it works

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eLearning at home

Complete the academic portion online at your own pace — videos, quizzes, no classroom required.

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In-person session

A short in-person class — no pool or open-water diving involved for this course.

Ready?

Ready to get in the water?

Book online in minutes. eLearning starts instantly. We’ll be in touch to schedule.

Already certified? PADI Advance Open Water Diver is a popular next step.