First Aid training
PADI who are one of the leading dive agencies in the world provides an excellent first aid course called the "Emergency First Responder" course, otherwise known as the EFR course. Stephen Read- who has been conducting first aid courses since 1997, is a PADI EFR Instructor - Trainer / an experienced Dive Medical Technicians (DMT) for the past 6 years and an Assistant Life Support Technician (A/LST). Stephens' first aid training out side PADI was conducted at the DDRC research facility in Plymouth, UK. For the past 5 years, Stephen has been dealing with Heart Attacks, Strokes, Diabetic attacks, near drownings, chemical burns and many road traffic collisions. Logistics like coordinating and stabilizing scuba diving & non diving patients, for remote evacuation via speed boat / Helicopter. This extensive hand’s on experience adds a high quality to all courses conducted.
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EFR student course
The Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR), Secondary Care (First Aid), and Care for Children courses teach people how to provide emergency care for someone in need. These courses make learning easy by providing a non-stressful environment in which participants practice and apply emergency care skills. The courses are designed to: 1) help you to remember appropriate emergency care procedures during times of need, and 2) encourage you to apply those procedures by assisting those needing emergency care.
Emergency First Response courses are based on internationally recognized medical guidelines for emergency care – guidelines produced through a consensus process of practicing professionals in the emergency medical field. Educationally, the courses reflect a well-researched instructional design for this type of training.
The Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR), Secondary Care (First Aid) course is conducted by Stephen Read over a 1 day period, anyone who is interested way do this course + this is a prerequisite for scuba divers wanting to do the rescue diver course. The Care for Children course is conduct as a sole alone course, which is ideal for new parents, anyone working with children or anyone who is interested in learning first aid for babies + children up to 8 years old.
Emergency First Response courses are based on internationally recognized medical guidelines for emergency care – guidelines produced through a consensus process of practicing professionals in the emergency medical field. Educationally, the courses reflect a well-researched instructional design for this type of training.
The Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR), Secondary Care (First Aid) course is conducted by Stephen Read over a 1 day period, anyone who is interested way do this course + this is a prerequisite for scuba divers wanting to do the rescue diver course. The Care for Children course is conduct as a sole alone course, which is ideal for new parents, anyone working with children or anyone who is interested in learning first aid for babies + children up to 8 years old.
Next EFR course
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EFR Instructor course
The Emergency First Response Instructor course provides qualified individuals with the additional training necessary to teach the Emergency First Response Primary Care (CPR), Secondary Care (First Aid) and Care for Children courses. This course builds on the instructor candidates’ skills as primary and secondary care providers and focuses on developing their instructional abilities.
Through independent study, classroom sessions and practice teaching assignments, instructor candidates learn to conduct the Emergency First Response programs. Individuals who are current CPR/first aid instructors with another qualifying organization may choose to earn the Emergency First Response Instructor rating by completing a prescribed program based on portions of the Emergency First Response Instructor Course or the Emergency First Response Instructor Crossover Program. This program gives credit for their teaching experience and focuses on familiarizing them with the Emergency First Response program philosophy and structure.
Course Goals
The Emergency First Response Instructor Course goals are to:
1. Assure that instructor candidates understand the emergency First Response program structure, requirements and procedures.
2. Familiarize instructor candidates with the Emergency First Response program philosophy and prepare them to teach courses that are low-stress, performance-based and learner-centered.
3. Refine instructor candidates’ primary care, secondary care and Care for Children skills to a role-model level.
4. Provide instructor candidates with practical suggestions for organizing and marketing their Emergency First Response courses.
5. Encourage instructor candidates to be active Emergency First Response
Instructors and to use their skills to train others in the community.
Prerequisites
To enroll in an Emergency First Response Instructor Course, an individual must:
1. Have completed a sanctioned course in adult and child/infant CPR within the past 24 months.
2. Have completed a sanctioned course in basic first aid within the past 24 months.
3. 18 years of age
Note
• Those with current CPR/First Aid instructor credentials from other organizations may take the Emergency First Response Instructor Crossover Program. See instructor crossover requirements further into this section
• Practicing medical professionals (e.g. paramedics, EMTs, nurses, doctors) can enroll without having taken the provider-level courses within the past
24 months.
Through independent study, classroom sessions and practice teaching assignments, instructor candidates learn to conduct the Emergency First Response programs. Individuals who are current CPR/first aid instructors with another qualifying organization may choose to earn the Emergency First Response Instructor rating by completing a prescribed program based on portions of the Emergency First Response Instructor Course or the Emergency First Response Instructor Crossover Program. This program gives credit for their teaching experience and focuses on familiarizing them with the Emergency First Response program philosophy and structure.
Course Goals
The Emergency First Response Instructor Course goals are to:
1. Assure that instructor candidates understand the emergency First Response program structure, requirements and procedures.
2. Familiarize instructor candidates with the Emergency First Response program philosophy and prepare them to teach courses that are low-stress, performance-based and learner-centered.
3. Refine instructor candidates’ primary care, secondary care and Care for Children skills to a role-model level.
4. Provide instructor candidates with practical suggestions for organizing and marketing their Emergency First Response courses.
5. Encourage instructor candidates to be active Emergency First Response
Instructors and to use their skills to train others in the community.
Prerequisites
To enroll in an Emergency First Response Instructor Course, an individual must:
1. Have completed a sanctioned course in adult and child/infant CPR within the past 24 months.
2. Have completed a sanctioned course in basic first aid within the past 24 months.
3. 18 years of age
Note
• Those with current CPR/First Aid instructor credentials from other organizations may take the Emergency First Response Instructor Crossover Program. See instructor crossover requirements further into this section
• Practicing medical professionals (e.g. paramedics, EMTs, nurses, doctors) can enroll without having taken the provider-level courses within the past
24 months.
Next EFR Instructor course
Start date:
18th March @ Buddha View IDC centre, Chalok Baan Kao, Koh Tao.
9am - 6pm
email steve to book a place:
divemedics@yahoo.co.uk
or call +66 (0) 81 086 0814
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EFR Instructor Crossover
Individuals who are current CPR/first aid instructors with another qualifying organization may earn the Emergency First Response Instructor rating by completing an entire Emergency First Response Instructor Course or by attending an Instructor Crossover Program.
Prerequisites.
To enroll in an Instructor Crossover Program, an individual must:
1. Hold a current CPR/first aid instructor rating with another qualifying organization.*
2. Meet one of the following criteria:
a. Document current authorization to teach pediatric emergency care courses for another qualifying organization;* or
b. Have completed the Emergency First Response Care for Children course within the past 24 months;
or
c. Complete Emergency First Response Instructor Course Presentation; x5 (Care for Children Course Standards and Content) and x6 (Care for Children Skills Workshop) as part of the Crossover Program.
* Other qualifying organizations may include: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, American Safety and Health Institute, Cruz Roja de Mexico, Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, Deutsches Rotes Kreuz, Medic First Aid, ueensland Ambulance Service, South African Red Cross Society and St. John’s Ambulance.
Prerequisites.
To enroll in an Instructor Crossover Program, an individual must:
1. Hold a current CPR/first aid instructor rating with another qualifying organization.*
2. Meet one of the following criteria:
a. Document current authorization to teach pediatric emergency care courses for another qualifying organization;* or
b. Have completed the Emergency First Response Care for Children course within the past 24 months;
or
c. Complete Emergency First Response Instructor Course Presentation; x5 (Care for Children Course Standards and Content) and x6 (Care for Children Skills Workshop) as part of the Crossover Program.
* Other qualifying organizations may include: American Heart Association, American Red Cross, American Safety and Health Institute, Cruz Roja de Mexico, Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation, Deutsches Rotes Kreuz, Medic First Aid, ueensland Ambulance Service, South African Red Cross Society and St. John’s Ambulance.
