What is Emergency First Response
(EFR)?
The new Emergency First Response ( EFR
) program is composed of two core modules that are combined to provide
instruction in CPR and First Aid:
* EFR - Primary Care - CPR
Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR) teaches you how to deal
with emergencies that are immediately life threatening.. You will focus
on primary care through 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. Here are
the Primary Care (CPR) skills:
* Scene Assessment
* Barrier Use
* Primary Assessment
* Rescue Breathing
* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
* Serious bleeding management
* Shock management
* Spinal injury management
You may also participate in an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
training component, learn how to help a conscious choking adult and
have an emergency oxygen use orientation.
* EFR - Secondary Care - First Aid
Secondary Care (first aid) covers injuries or illnesses that are not
immediately life threatening or when local EMS is unavailable or delayed.
You focus on secondary assessment and first aid through knowledge development,
skill development and realistic scenario practice. The Secondary Care
(first aid) skills are:
* Injury Assessment
* Illness Assessment
* Bandaging
* Splinting for Dislocations and Fractures
Why the Scuba Tank?
At the Scuba Tank, out EFR instructors are experienced EMS
providers. Having this experiance enhances the learning environment
by allowing the instructors to draw on their real life experiences.
Our instructors aren't just lecturing out of a book, they know the material
because they regularly use these skills.
What's it cost?
$75.00 per person, Group rates are available for groups of 10
or more. Call us at (907) 789-5115
How long does it take?
Typically the class requires about 2-3 hours of video based
home study and about 3 hours of practical hands on in our classroom
or at your location. Most other programs require up to 8 hours
or more in class.
