Primary Care and CPR
Learn how to respond to life-threatening emergencies and provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Emergency First Response Course
First Aid & CPR Course
First aid and CPR are good skills for anyone involved in adventure sports – just in case. And you need these skills for the PADI Rescue Diver course. Emergency Response Training Course is a PADI affiliate that specializes in teaching these lifesaving skills – and they’re for anyone, not just divers. Most PADI Instructors are also Emergency First Response Instructors!
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Emergency First Response • CPR and First Aid
Emergency First Response Course in Sydney
Learn practical CPR and First Aid skills that can help you respond when someone needs you most. Build the confidence to assess an emergency, provide immediate care and continue assisting until professional help arrives.
No experience needed Open to everyone
CPR and First Aid Primary and secondary care
Practical scenarios Instructor-led training
Rescue prerequisite Current for 24 months
Skills for everyday life
Be ready to help when it matters
Emergencies can happen at home, at work, while travelling or around the water. Emergency First Response training gives you a straightforward approach to assessing the situation, protecting yourself and providing appropriate care.
The course combines online learning with instructor-led practice and realistic scenarios. You will develop useful skills in a supportive environment where you can ask questions, practise techniques and build confidence.
Practical emergency care
What you’ll learn
Develop a practical foundation in CPR, First Aid, assessment and safe emergency response.
Secondary Care and First Aid
Provide care for injuries or illnesses that are not immediately life-threatening while help is arranged.
Using an AED
Practise the appropriate use of an Automated External Defibrillator as part of an emergency response.
Illness and injury assessment
Use a structured approach to gather information, recognise problems and decide what care is needed.
Spinal injury management
Learn appropriate precautions and care considerations when a spinal injury may be present.
Barrier use and infection control
Protect yourself and the person receiving care through appropriate barriers and safe practices.
Your complete learning experience
What’s included
Prepare online, then develop your skills with an instructor through demonstrations, practice and scenarios.
EFR online training
Complete the required knowledge development before the practical session.
Instructor-led training
Learn, practise and receive feedback in a supportive classroom environment.
Scenario-based practice
Apply your new skills to realistic situations and build confidence through repetition.
Certification card
Receive your Emergency First Response certification after successfully completing the course.
Who it’s for
Useful skills for divers and non-divers
No previous First Aid experience or diving certification is required.
Divers progressing to Rescue Diver
Meet the current CPR and First Aid prerequisite while developing skills that support rescue-level training.
Parents and carers
Feel more prepared to respond to common injuries, illness and serious emergencies.
Teachers and community members
Build practical emergency-response skills that can be useful wherever people gather.
Private and workplace groups
Ask Abyss about arranging a private session for your group or workplace.
Need a specific workplace or compliance qualification? Confirm the exact qualification required by your employer, industry body or organisation before booking.
Continue your dive training
Use these skills in Rescue Diver
Current CPR and First Aid training is required for PADI Rescue Diver certification. Rescue Diver then builds on this foundation with diver-stress recognition, in-water rescue skills and realistic emergency scenarios.
Train with an experienced Sydney dive centre
4.9-star Google rating PADI Career Development Centre 25+ years of dive training
Before you book
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be a diver?
No. Emergency First Response is open to divers and non-divers, and no previous experience is required.
How long is the training current?
For the PADI Rescue Diver prerequisite, CPR and First Aid training must have been completed within the previous 24 months. Refresher training is recommended to keep your knowledge and practical skills current.
Does this meet the Rescue Diver prerequisite?
Yes. Successfully completing the required CPR and First Aid training provides the current training needed for PADI Rescue Diver certification.
Can I arrange a private or group session?
Yes. Contact Abyss on (02) 9583 9662 to discuss a private, community or workplace group session.
What do I receive after completing the course?
After successfully completing the online learning and instructor-led practical training, you receive Emergency First Response certification.
Ready to learn CPR and First Aid?
Choose an available course date and build practical skills that can make a real difference in an emergency.
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