PADI Emergency First Response (EFR) in Northampton
Complete your PADI Emergency First Response course at a trusted PADI 5-Star IDC Centre in Northampton. Combining engaging independent learning with practical, instructor-led training, this course develops the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to respond effectively to medical emergencies and provide first aid until professional help arrives.
You’ll learn how to assess an emergency, perform CPR, use an AED, provide first aid for a range of injuries and illnesses, and manage emergency situations calmly and effectively. With experienced instructors, low student-to-instructor ratios and realistic, scenario-based practice, you’ll gain practical skills that can be used at home, at work, while travelling or during diving activities.
The PADI Emergency First Response course is open to divers and non-divers and is an important qualification for anyone who wants to be better prepared to help in an emergency. It also fulfils the CPR and First Aid requirement for the PADI Rescue Diver course when completed within the required timeframe.
You’ll learn how to assess an emergency, perform CPR, use an AED, provide first aid for a range of injuries and illnesses, and manage emergency situations calmly and effectively. With experienced instructors, low student-to-instructor ratios and realistic, scenario-based practice, you’ll gain practical skills that can be used at home, at work, while travelling or during diving activities.
The PADI Emergency First Response course is open to divers and non-divers and is an important qualification for anyone who wants to be better prepared to help in an emergency. It also fulfils the CPR and First Aid requirement for the PADI Rescue Diver course when completed within the required timeframe.
Why choose Northampton Scuba School?
- PADI 5-Star IDC Centre – high training standards and access to PADI instructor-development resources
- Experienced instructors with strong first-aid, CPR and emergency-management knowledge
- Low student-to-instructor ratios for personalised coaching and detailed feedback
- Realistic, scenario-based training to help you apply skills confidently
- Practical guidance on emergency action planning and contacting emergency services
- Modern training equipment, including CPR manikins and AED training equipment
- Supportive learning environment suitable for divers and non-divers
- Ongoing advice for further training, including PADI Rescue Diver
What’s included
- PADI Emergency First Response independent learning materials
- Primary Care training, including CPR and AED awareness
- Secondary Care first-aid training
- Instructor-led practical skills sessions
- Scenario-based emergency response exercises
- Course materials and certification processing
- Use of training equipment, including CPR manikins and AED trainers
- Instructor feedback, debriefs and emergency-planning guidance
What you’ll learn on your PADI EFR course
The course focuses on responding to life-threatening and non-life-threatening emergencies while protecting yourself and others. You’ll learn how to:
- Assess an emergency situation safely
- Respond to an unresponsive person
- Perform CPR
- Use an automated external defibrillator, or AED
- Manage a person who is not breathing normally
- Provide appropriate care for a person who is choking
- Recognise the importance of early contact with emergency services
- Use protective barriers and follow appropriate infection-control procedures
- Communicate clearly with bystanders and emergency responders
Secondary Care
You’ll learn how to provide first aid when emergency medical services may be delayed, including how to manage:
You’ll practise these skills through a series of practical exercises before applying them to realistic emergency scenarios. The emphasis is on safety, assessment, clear decision-making, effective communication and providing appropriate care until professional help arrives.
- Serious bleeding
- Shock
- Spinal injuries
- Broken bones and dislocations
- Sprains and strains
- Burns
- Soft-tissue injuries
- Possible illness or medical conditions
- Other non-life-threatening injuries
You’ll practise these skills through a series of practical exercises before applying them to realistic emergency scenarios. The emphasis is on safety, assessment, clear decision-making, effective communication and providing appropriate care until professional help arrives.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the prerequisites for the PADI Emergency First Response course?
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Do I need to be a diver to take the course?
You’ll learn how to:
Before attending the practical session, you’ll need to:
- No. EFR is suitable for divers and non-divers, including anyone who wants to develop practical CPR and first-aid skills for everyday emergencies.
- Divers and other outdoor enthusiasts
- Parents, carers and families
- Workplace first-aiders
- Instructors, coaches and group leaders
- Travellers and adventure-sports participants
- Anyone who wants greater confidence responding to an emergency
- Yes. To complete the PADI Rescue Diver course, you must hold current CPR and First Aid training completed within the previous 24 months. PADI Emergency First Response Primary and Secondary Care training fulfils this requirement. If your CPR and First Aid training is more than 24 months old, an approved EFR or equivalent refresher course may be required.
- The course includes independent learning followed by practical, instructor-led training. The practical session is normally completed in one day, although the exact schedule may vary depending on the course format, student progress and availability. You must complete the required independent learning before attending the practical training session.
- Training is normally held at Northampton Scuba School or another suitable local training venue, subject to availability. The venue provides an appropriate environment for practising CPR, AED awareness and first-aid response skills.
- No specialist equipment is required. CPR manikins, AED training equipment and other course materials are provided. Please wear comfortable clothing that allows you to kneel and move safely during practical exercises. You may also wish to bring a notebook, water and any personal protective equipment you prefer to use.
You’ll learn how to:
- Assess an emergency safely
- Contact and communicate with emergency services
- Respond to an unresponsive person
- Perform CPR
- Use an AED trainer
- Manage choking
- Control serious bleeding
- Recognise and respond to shock
- Provide first aid for injuries and illness
- Manage burns, fractures, sprains and other injuries
- Protect yourself while giving assistance
- Create and follow an emergency action plan
- Apply your skills in realistic emergency scenarios
- The course provides recreational and general first-aid training. It does not qualify you as a doctor, paramedic, professional rescuer, lifeguard or emergency medical technician.
- We keep groups small and student-to-instructor ratios low wherever possible. This gives you plenty of time to practise each skill, ask questions and receive detailed feedback from your instructor.
Before attending the practical session, you’ll need to:
- Complete the PADI Emergency First Response independent learning
- Review the course information and knowledge checks
- Bring any required certification or booking details
- Wear comfortable clothing suitable for practical training
- Inform us of any medical, physical or accessibility considerations that may affect your participation
- You should arrive rested, prepared and ready to take part in active CPR and first-aid practice.
- Yes. Once you have successfully completed the independent learning, knowledge reviews and practical skills training, you’ll receive your PADI Emergency First Response certification. The certification will be recorded on your PADI diver profile if you are a diver.
- EFR certification is generally renewed every 24 months to keep your CPR and First Aid skills current, particularly if you plan to use it as a prerequisite for the PADI Rescue Diver course or other professional-level training.
- The course is designed to be supportive and practical. Your instructor will guide you through each skill and explain appropriate techniques. If you have a physical limitation or specific concern, please discuss it with us before booking so we can determine how the training can be adapted where appropriate.