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5015 Penn Ave South   Minneapolis, Minnesota 55419    (612) 925-4818

1571 Century Point   Eagan, Minnesota 55121   (651) 681-8434

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Emergency First Response ( EFR )
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

Click here for Emergency First Response (EFR) home page -- This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn or update CPR and First Aid skills. During the Emergency First Response program you will also receive training for Automated External Defibrillators (AED). While this course is not diving specific, it meets PADI requirements for the PADI Rescue Diver and Divemaster certifications.

  • EFR - Secondary Care - First Aid

Who should take the Emergency First Response Course?

This course is designed for anyone who wants to learn or update CPR and First Aid skills.  During the Emergency First Response program you will also receive training for Automated External Defibrillators (AED).  While this course is not diving specific, it meets PADI requirements for the PADI Rescue Diver and Divemaster certifications.  We also offer EFR Instructor classes.

Prerequisite: None

  

Emergency First Response Primary Care and Secondary Care Participant manual: This manual encompasses the Primary Care (CPR), Secondary Care (first aid) course. It includes an Independent Study Section, a Skills Workbook, and an Emergency Reference Manual. During the Emergency First Response program you will also receive training for Automated External Defibrillators (AED). While this course is not diving specific, it meets PADI requirements for the PADI Rescue Diver and Divemaster certifications.EFR student manual and video are included and are yours to keep.

Not an extra fee.

Course Fee: $69.00 - includes all required materials.

Certification: Emergency First Response (EFR)
EFR sessions held at our store in Eagan, Minnesota

What do I need to do before class?:

Read the Emergency First Response (EFR) participant manual and complete the knowledge reviews at the end of the Primary and Secondary Care sections.  You should also view the EFR home study video.

 2008 Emergency First Response (EFR) Course Schedule:   Thurs. evening 6 - 10 pm
EFR080320 - Mar 20 EFR080724 - Jul 24
EFR080529 - May 29 EFR080828 - Aug 28
EFR080626 - Jun 26 EFR081002 - Oct 2

We highly recommend the DAN Oxygen Provider and DAN DEMP courses.