{"id":387,"date":"2024-04-17T03:50:56","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T03:50:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/?page_id=387"},"modified":"2026-05-20T10:44:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T10:44:44","slug":"efr-first-aid-course","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/padi-diving-courses\/efr-first-aid-course\/","title":{"rendered":"EFR First Aid Course"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_section has_dark_background=&#8221;yes&#8221; bottom_separator_type=&#8221;bottom-separator-dark&#8221; full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1729347459991{background-color: #192753 !important;}&#8221;][vc_row boxed_layout=&#8221;yes&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_row_with_sidebar&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<ul id=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"breadcrumbs\"><li class=\"item-home\"><a class=\"bread-link bread-home\" href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/\" title=\"Home\">Home<\/a><\/li><li class=\"separator separator-home\"> &gt; <\/li><\/ul><div class=\"course-price-wrapper\"><h3>Emergency First Response (EFR) Course<\/h3><div class=\"bt-course-price\"><a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/prices\/#advanced\" class=\"button fasc-button\">BOOK NOW<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>PRICE<\/strong>: 4,750&nbsp;THB<\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<em>Emergency First Response (EFR) is a comprehensive CPR and first aid program recognized globally for meeting professional dive requirements. At Isla Tortuga Divers, we provide hands-on EFR training for both divers and non-divers, covering primary and secondary care to prepare you for life-saving situations in any environment.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>What is the EFR course?<\/h3>\n<p>Creating confidence to Care &#8211; be an asset to your community and become an Emergency First Responder.<\/p>\n<p>Becoming an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.firstaidtrainingbangkok.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emergency First Responder<\/a> means you will be ready to offer assistance in an emergency situation, whether at your workplace, in a public place or even at home.<\/p>\n<p>The EFR Primary &amp; Secondary Care course prepares you to provide assistance during a medical emergency and will give you the knowledge and teach you the First Aid &amp; CPR skills that can make a difference and help someone in need.<\/p>\n<p>You will gain confidence to handle challenging emergency situations, become a help to others and the EFR Primary &amp; Secondary Care course is an important prerequisite for <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/cursos-de-buceo-padi\/curso-de-rescate-de-buzos\/\">Rescue Diver<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/nivel-profesional\/curso-de-divemaster-padi\/\">Divemaster training<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The EFR Primary &amp; Secondary Care is open to both <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/buceo-recreativo\/\">scuba divers<\/a> who have completed <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/cursos-de-buceo-padi\/\">PADI diving courses<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/cursos-de-buceo-padi\/bautismo\/\">non-divers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The EFR courses follow International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) guidelines and protocols and are internationally approved.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1266\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1266\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1266\" src=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-emergency-first-response-diver-course-in-koh-tao.jpg\" alt=\"efr course in koh tao\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-emergency-first-response-diver-course-in-koh-tao.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-emergency-first-response-diver-course-in-koh-tao-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-emergency-first-response-diver-course-in-koh-tao-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-emergency-first-response-diver-course-in-koh-tao-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1266\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EFR First Aid Course on Koh Tao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/precios\/#advanced\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Included in EFR Primary &amp; Secondary Care course<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Emergency First Response (EFR) Primary &amp; Secondary Care E-learning manual<\/li>\n<li>All first aid equipment required<\/li>\n<li>Small Groups (4:1)<\/li>\n<li>1 day schedule<\/li>\n<li>EFR certification<\/li>\n<li>Best Vibes!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1262\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1262\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1262\" src=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-emergency-first-response-course-in-Thailand.jpg\" alt=\"efr course in koh tao thailand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-emergency-first-response-course-in-Thailand.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-emergency-first-response-course-in-Thailand-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-emergency-first-response-course-in-Thailand-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-emergency-first-response-course-in-Thailand-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1262\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Emergency First Aid Training<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/precios\/#advanced\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>What will you learn during the EFR course?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>How to recognise medical emergencies and activate EMS<\/li>\n<li>How to conduct primary assessments on patients using the AB-CABS system<\/li>\n<li>How to Identify the signs and symptoms of a heart attack, cardiac arrest and strokes<\/li>\n<li>How to provide first aid and CPR<\/li>\n<li>The correct techniques of providing CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation)<\/li>\n<li>How to treat and manage serious bleeding, shock and choking<\/li>\n<li>How to manage a spinal injury<\/li>\n<li>How to conduct injury and illness assessments<\/li>\n<li>How to correctly bandage and splint injuries as well as correct immobilization techniques.<\/li>\n<li>How to use the oxygen system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What First Aid skills will you learn?<\/h3>\n<p>The Emergency First Response (EFR) Primary &amp; Secondary Care is divided into two parts; Primary &amp; Secondary care<\/p>\n<p>During the EFR Primary Care (CPR) portion of your course you will learn and master the following skills:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Scene Assessment<\/li>\n<li>Barrier Use<\/li>\n<li>Primary Assessment<\/li>\n<li>Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)<\/li>\n<li>Serious Bleeding Management<\/li>\n<li>Shock Management<\/li>\n<li>Spinal Injury Management<\/li>\n<li>Conscious and Unconscious Choking Management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>During the EFR Secondary Care (First Aid) portion of your course you will learn and master the following skills:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Injury Assessment<\/li>\n<li>Illness Assessment<\/li>\n<li>Bandaging<\/li>\n<li>Splinting for Dislocations and Fractures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1267\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1267\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1267\" src=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-emergency-first-response-course-in-koh-tao-Thailand.jpg\" alt=\"efr course in koh tao\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-emergency-first-response-course-in-koh-tao-Thailand.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-emergency-first-response-course-in-koh-tao-Thailand-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-emergency-first-response-course-in-koh-tao-Thailand-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-emergency-first-response-course-in-koh-tao-Thailand-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1267\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Learn to Apply First Aid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/precios\/#advanced\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>EFR Scenario\u2019s in the course<\/h3>\n<p>Once you have mastered the <span style=\"color: #ffff00;\">Emergency First Response<\/span> (EFR) Primary &amp; Secondary Care skills you will be required to successful complete four (4) final scenarios<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Demonstrate scene assessment and primary assessment procedures for assisting an unconscious, breathing patient.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate scene assessment, barrier use, primary assessment and one rescue CPR for assisting patient that is unresponsive and not breathing normally.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate primary care skills including bleeding management, shock management and spinal injury management.<\/li>\n<li>Demonstrate primary care skills by attending to two patients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>What is the EFR course schedule?<\/h3>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.emergencyfirstresponse.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EFR Primary &amp; Secondary Care course<\/a> has three components:<\/p>\n<p>Knowledge Development, Skill Development &amp; Scenarios<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Our standard course schedule is as follows:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Once we receive your deposit we will issue you with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.padi.com\/education\/emergency-first-response?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EFR e-learning<\/a><\/li>\n<li>You will watch the video and complete the EFR e-learning on your mobile phone prior to starting the EFR practical skills<\/li>\n<li>We meet at 08:00 for Skill Development &amp; Scenarios, finishing around 14:00<\/li>\n<li>At the very end of the course you will be required to complete and pass a final exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1264\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1264\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1264\" src=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-emergency-first-response-course-in-koh-tao.jpg\" alt=\"efr course in koh tao\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-emergency-first-response-course-in-koh-tao.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-emergency-first-response-course-in-koh-tao-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-emergency-first-response-course-in-koh-tao-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/islatortugadivers.com-padi-emergency-first-response-course-in-koh-tao-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1264\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">EFR Course on Koh Tao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a class=\"fasc-button fasc-size-medium fasc-type-flat\" style=\"background-color: #33809e; color: #ffffff;\" href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/precios\/#advanced\">BOOK NOW<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Why sign up for EFR First Aid course with Isla Tortuga Divers?<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/sobre-nosotros\/\">Isla Tortuga Divers<\/a> is Koh Tao\u2019s only Spanish speaking PADI awarded dive center on <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/koh-tao\/\">Koh Tao<\/a><\/li>\n<li>We limit our classes size to maximum 4 students per Instructor providing you with a personalized and focused training course.<\/li>\n<li>The knowledge development portion of the course can be completed using PADI eLearning program. What this means is once you have completed the registration process and paid your deposit you can get started straight away!<\/li>\n<li>Completing PADI\u2019s e-learning ahead of time means no classroom on your course!<\/li>\n<li>We are a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.padi.com\/padi-dive-centers\/business-levels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PADI 5 Star Instructor Development Center<\/a> and as such all our instructors are trained in house by our PADI Course Directors. This allows us to vet every staff member to ensure they are teaching to the very highest standards, providing you with a quality and safe experience \u2026.and of course lots of fun!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Last, but without a doubt the most important reason to complete your EFR course with <a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/\">Isla Tortuga Divers<\/a>&nbsp;is we guarantee that you will learn to dive with a smile and that you will be left wanting more.<a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/contacto\/\">&nbsp;Contact us<\/a>&nbsp;to book your adventure now.<\/p>\n<p>Please Note our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/alojamiento\/\">AC Rooms &amp; Shared Dormitories<\/a>&nbsp;are excluded from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/precios\/\">prices of the diving courses<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"course-price-wrapper\"><h3>EFR Course<\/h3><div class=\"bt-course-price\"><a href=\"https:\/\/islatortugadivers.com\/en\/prices\/#advanced\" class=\"button fasc-button\">BOOK NOW<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<strong>PRICE<\/strong>: 4,750&nbsp;THB<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; 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CPR course on Koh Tao?\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <div id=\"faq0\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" data-bs-parent=\"#faq\">\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        The EFR Primary &amp; Secondary Care course on Koh Tao is priced at 4,750 THB without Rescue diver course and 4,000 THB when purchased with Rescue Diver course and includes the EFR e-learning manual, and all first aid equipment required for participating in the course and our guarantee that you will be in a group of maximum 4 students per EFR Instructor.<\/p>\n<p>The EFR Primary &amp; Secondary Care at Isla Tortuga Divers, includes the EFR Primary &amp; Secondary Care certification, the scuba diving industries most popular first aid certification\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"accordion-header\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq1\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\r\n                        How long does the EFR First Aid &amp; CPR course take to complete ?\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <div id=\"faq1\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" data-bs-parent=\"#faq\">\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        The EFR Primary &amp; Secondary Care course on Koh Tao is scheduled over approximately 8 hours starting at 08:00 and includes 3 sections; knowledge development, skill development and mastery as well as the final scenarios.<\/p>\n<p>Once you have booked and paid your deposit we will send you the knowledge development to complete. The EFR e-learning should be completed ahead of time on your mobile telephone. This will save you valuable time that can be better used during the skill development.<\/p>\n<p>You will be introduced to 9 Primary care and 4 secondary care skills that you must master. Once you have mastered all skills you will be tested on your Emergency response abilities and management skills by completing 4 scenarios.<\/p>\n<p>Please be aware that like all PADI courses, our EFR Primary &amp; Secondary Care course is performance based.<\/p>\n<p>What this means is you must master every performance requirement. We will work with you to ensure mastery, even if this means spending additional skill sessions with you on a one on one basis.<\/p>\n<p>This may mean the minimum schedule being extended to allow you additional training as deemed necessary by your EFR Instructor.\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"accordion-header\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq2\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\r\n                        Does the EFR First Aid &amp; CPR certification last forever?\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <div id=\"faq2\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" data-bs-parent=\"#faq\">\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        Upon successful completion of all performance requirements you will be certified as an EFR Primary &amp; Secondary Emergency First Responder. This certification is valid for 24 months from the date you are certified. To renew your Emergency First Responder certification you can complete an EFR Refresher course.\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"accordion-header\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq3\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\r\n                        Is the EFR First Aid &amp; CPR course on Koh Tao Internationally recognised?\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <div id=\"faq3\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" data-bs-parent=\"#faq\">\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        Yes, the EFR Primary &amp; Secondary Care course on Koh Tao is an Internationally recognised First Aid and CPR certificate and follows the standards and guidelines of ILCOR &#8211; International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation.<\/p>\n<p>ILCOR is composed of the American Heart Association (AHA), the European Resuscitation Council (ERC), the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (HSFC), the Australian and New Zealand Committee on Resuscitation (ANZCOR), the Resuscitation Councils of Southern Africa (RCSA), the Resuscitation Councils of Asia (RCA), the Inter American Heart Foundation (IAHF), and the Indian Resuscitation Council Federation (IRCF).\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"accordion-header\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq4\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\r\n                        What is included within the EFR course on Koh Tao?\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <div id=\"faq4\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" data-bs-parent=\"#faq\">\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        The EFR e-learning manual, all first aid equipment required for participating in the course and meeting performance requirements is included such as a CPR manikin, Automated External Defibrillator (AED) rubber gloves, bandages and splints.<\/p>\n<p>The EFR Primary &amp; Secondary Care at Isla Tortuga Divers, includes the EFR Primary &amp; Secondary Care certification, the scuba diving industries most popular first aid certification\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"accordion-header\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq5\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\r\n                        Is the EFR course only for scuba divers?\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <div id=\"faq5\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" data-bs-parent=\"#faq\">\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        Not at all! While the Emergency First Response course is a prerequisite for the PADI Rescue Diver certification, it is a comprehensive CPR and first aid program designed for anyone\u2014diver or non-diver.<\/p>\n<p>The techniques you master is based on the same medical protocols used by professionals but simplified for the layperson.<\/p>\n<p>At Isla Tortuga Divers, we train our diving community, ensuring everyone gains the confidence to provide life-saving care in any environment, whether on a dive boat in Koh Tao or in a city street.\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"accordion-header\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq6\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\r\n                        What is the difference between Primary Care and Secondary Care?\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <div id=\"faq6\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" data-bs-parent=\"#faq\">\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        The EFR course is divided into two main components to cover the full spectrum of emergency response.<\/p>\n<p>Primary Care (CPR) focuses on life-threatening emergencies, teaching you how to handle the big things like cardiac arrest, choking, and serious bleeding.<\/p>\n<p>Secondary Care (First Aid) focuses on injuries or illnesses that are not immediately life-threatening, such as splinting, bandaging, and assessing a patient for less critical medical issues.<\/p>\n<p>Our elite PADI Professionals at Isla Tortuga Divers ensure you feel competent in both, providing a whole-patient approach to emergency management.\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"accordion-header\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq7\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\r\n                        How long is the EFR certification valid, and how do I renew it?\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <div id=\"faq7\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" data-bs-parent=\"#faq\">\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        Your Emergency First Response certification is valid for 24 months. To keep your skills sharp and your certification current, you must complete a refresher course every two years.<\/p>\n<p>Because medical protocols and CPR techniques evolve, this regular training is vital.<\/p>\n<p>At Isla Tortuga Divers, we offer quick and efficient update sessions for those whose certifications are nearing expiration, ensuring you remain a safe, prepared, and industry-current responder within our global community.\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"accordion-header\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq8\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\r\n                        Will I learn how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)?\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <div id=\"faq8\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" data-bs-parent=\"#faq\">\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        Yes! In the modern world of emergency response, knowing how to use an AED is a critical skill.<\/p>\n<p>During your training at our 5-Star IDC facility, we integrate AED orientation into the Primary Care section of the course. You will learn how to deploy the device, follow its prompts, and coordinate its use with ongoing CPR.<\/p>\n<p>This is particularly important for divers and travelers, as many modern dive boats and international airports are now equipped with these life-saving devices.\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><div class=\"accordion-item\">\r\n                    <h3 class=\"accordion-header\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#faq9\" aria-expanded=\"true\">\r\n                        Why should I take my EFR training at Isla Tortuga Divers instead of a first aid center?\r\n                    <\/h3>\r\n                    <div id=\"faq9\" class=\"accordion-collapse collapse show\" data-bs-parent=\"#faq\">\r\n                      <div class=\"accordion-body\">\r\n                        When you train with us, you are learning from professionals who manage safety in high-stakes environments every day.<\/p>\n<p>As an industry authority in scuba diving\u2014from equipment maintenance to decompression theory &#8211; we bring real-world context to your first aid training.<\/p>\n<p>Our instructors don&#8217;t just teach from a manual; they share experiences of managing emergencies in remote locations and on the water.<\/p>\n<p>Plus, training in our social environment in Koh Tao makes learning these serious skills much more engaging and memorable than in a traditional classroom.\r\n                      <\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][\/vc_section]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_section has_dark_background=&#8221;yes&#8221; bottom_separator_type=&#8221;bottom-separator-dark&#8221; full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1729347459991{background-color: #192753 !important;}&#8221;][vc_row boxed_layout=&#8221;yes&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_row_with_sidebar&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Emergency First Response (EFR) is a comprehensive CPR and first aid program recognized globally for meeting professional dive requirements. 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