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Course

Emergency First Response (EFR) (VIP)

AudiencePrice per person
Junior · Ages 10–14200 CHF
From age 15220 CHF
Course First aid
Age Ages 10 and up
Duration Approximately 6 hours
Theory PADI eLearning included
The Emergency First Response® Primary and Secondary Care course teaches you what to do during the critical moments between the onset of a life-threatening emergency and the arrival of emergency medical services.

For enquiries or bookings, contact us at info@swiss-diving.ch.

Course details

  • PADI eLearning included
  • One-to-one or in a private group (family or friends)
  • Duration: approximately 6 hours

Why choose this course?

Learn how to respond to an emergency.
Develop response skills useful in diving and everyday life.
Practise primary and secondary care.
Build a solid foundation before taking diving rescue courses.

What you’ll learn

  • Recognise situations that require intervention.
  • Apply the principles of primary care.
  • Learn about secondary care.
  • Respond in a structured way while waiting for professional help.
  • Build confidence and effectiveness through practice.

How does the course work?

01

PADI eLearning

Work through the essential knowledge using the included PADI eLearning.
02

Primary care

Practise the skills needed when a situation requires immediate intervention.
03

Secondary care

Learn how to manage situations that are not immediately life-threatening.
04

Practical scenarios

Hands-on practice helps reinforce your skills and build your confidence when responding to an emergency.

What’s included

  • PADI eLearning
  • Instructor guidance throughout the course
  • Practical exercises
  • Approximately 6 hours of training

What to bring

  • Comfortable clothing suitable for practical exercises
  • Something to take notes with, if you wish

Requirements

  • Be at least 15 years old.

Where does the course take place?

Swiss Diving organises its activities and courses in French-speaking Switzerland. Sites are selected according to the programme, participants’ experience levels and diving conditions.

At the instructor’s homeValais

What’s next?

Frequently asked questions

How long does the course take?
The course takes approximately 6 hours.
Is PADI eLearning included?
Yes. PADI eLearning is included.
Is this course only for divers?
No. EFR teaches first aid skills that are useful both in diving and in everyday emergencies.
Why take EFR before Rescue Diver?
First aid skills provide an important foundation for courses focused on managing incidents and emergencies.
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