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Emergency First Response course in Hurghada

One day of CPR and first aid training, with no diving. It is the first aid course you need before PADI Rescue Diver.

£155Per person

1 dayNo diving

No experienceNeeded

For Rescue DiverMeets the first aid requirement

Divers beside a sunken vehicle on the seabed

About the course

First aid you can use anywhere

Emergency First Response teaches you what to do when someone is hurt or ill, until help arrives. It covers CPR and first aid, and it is useful whether or not you dive.

For divers, it is also the first aid training you need before the PADI Rescue Diver course. There is no diving on the day, and you do not need any experience to take it.

The course

One day, two parts

Primary care, then secondary care, with plenty of hands-on practice.

Part 1

Primary care

CPR and how to deal with life-threatening emergencies.

Part 2

Secondary care

First aid for injuries and illnesses that are not life-threatening, such as bandaging and splinting.

What is included

What the price covers

Included

Your instructor

Primary and secondary care training

Hotel pickup, free in most of Hurghada (small fee further out)

PADI eLearning and your PADI eCard

Extra, or ask us

Anything else you need, ask us

Before you come

Who can take it

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AnyoneNo diving certification or experience needed.

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Before Rescue DiverTake it before you start the Rescue Diver course.

After the course

Where it goes next

With first aid in hand, divers usually carry on with these.

First aid training in Hurghada

More about Emergency First Response

Emergency First Response is a first aid course from PADI's sister organisation. It is designed for anyone, not just divers.

Primary care

How to check a scene is safe, perform CPR, and deal with serious bleeding and shock.

Secondary care

How to assess an injury or illness and give first aid while you wait for help.

Why divers take it

PADI Rescue Diver needs current first aid and CPR training, and Emergency First Response meets that. Divemaster asks for it within the last 24 months.

What to bring

Comfortable clothes. There is no diving on the day.

Questions

About Emergency First Response

No. Anyone can take it.

No. It is a one-day course on land.

Yes. It meets the first aid and CPR requirement for PADI Rescue Diver.

In Hurghada, on dry land. We arrange the place and collect you from your hotel.

PADI recommends a refresher every 24 months to keep your skills current.

Ready to learn first aid?

Book Emergency First Response

Send us your dates on WhatsApp. We confirm your place and your pickup time.