EFR Secondary Care
Accidents and illnesses happen every day. Some people need only a helping hand while others may suffer serious permanent injuries without help. By mastering Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (first aid) course skills you can render important care to those in need.
What do I need to start?
Anyone of any age may enrol in the EFR course. The course is performance based, meaning that as long as you can meet each of the stated objectives and complete the necessary skills to the satisfaction of your instructor, you can receive a course completion card.
What will I do?
Emergency First Response delivers not only the latest in layperson emergency care, it's also flexible - you can learn background knowledge in your own time then participate in a practical, hands-on training session with a qualified Emergency First Response instructor.
- Scene assessment
- Barrier use
- Primary assessment
- Rescue breathing
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Serious bleeding management
- Shock management
- Spinal injury management
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- Conscious choking adult
- Emergency oxygen use
Emergency First Response Secondary Care (first aid) covers injuries or illnesses that are not immediately life threatening or when local EMS is unavailable or delayed. The Secondary Care (first aid) skills are:
- Injury Assessment
- Illness Assessment
- Bandaging
- Splinting for Dislocations and Fractures
Both courses use a combination of Knowledge Development, Skill development and Realistic Scenario Practice to make sure you have the knowledge, understanding and confidence to use your skills if you ever need to do so.
How long will it take?
Depending on the amount of independent study and the class size, the Primary Care and Secondary Care courses may be completed in as little as four hours to six hours
How do I book an EFR Course?
It's easy, with convenient dates and times at our friendly Dive Centre. Just complete the application form and contact us via the details overleaf to make the arrangements.
What will I need?
- Participant Manual
- Participant Video (VHS or DVD)
What do I bring?
All equipment is provided, just bring yourself in comfortable clothing.
Where can I go from here?
If you enjoy the EFR primary & secondary care courses you may want to enrol on the EFR Care for Children course or even the EFR First Aid at Work course. If you are a diver, the EFR Primary & Secondary Care courses are prerequisites for the PADI Rescue Diver and Divemaster courses.