The Emergency First Response course teaches primary and secondary care skills so you can respond confidently to medical emergencies both in and out of the water.
You will practise realistic scenarios including CPR, unconscious casualty management, bleeding control, and illness assessment. The focus is calm, simple actions that make a real difference while waiting for professional help.
Ideal for:
• Divers preparing for Rescue Diver or professional training
• Anyone wanting practical first aid skills
• Parents, partners, and non-divers
• Workplace first aid awareness
No prior certification required
Minimum age: 12 years old
The course is practical and scenario based.
CPR, rescue breaths, and life threatening emergencies.
Injury assessment, bandaging, shock management, and monitoring.
Realistic role play to build confidence and recall under pressure.
On completion you will:
• Provide CPR and emergency care
• Manage common injuries and illnesses
• Meet prerequisites for Rescue Diver and professional levels
Certification valid for 24 months
• Professional instruction
• Practical training sessions
• Certification processing
United Kingdom – South Coast & Solent
Delivered across selected South Coast and Solent dive sites, providing varied real-world conditions ideal for building confidence, skills, and experience.
Spain
Warm, clear Mediterranean conditions perfect for relaxed training, skill development, and combining your course with travel.
Thailand
Tropical waters, excellent visibility, and vibrant marine life create an immersive and enjoyable environment for learning to dive.
Once you have booked your course, a member of the In The Blue team will contact you to discuss your experience level, any requirements, and to arrange suitable course dates.
We run courses most weeks throughout the summer season across our UK and overseas locations, allowing us to offer flexible scheduling to suit individual availability wherever possible.
Leads to:
• Rescue Diver
• Divemaster
• Instructor training
A valuable life skill useful far beyond diving.
The Emergency First Response course teaches primary and secondary care skills so you can respond confidently to medical emergencies both in and out of the water.
You will practise realistic scenarios including CPR, unconscious casualty management, bleeding control, and illness assessment. The focus is calm, simple actions that make a real difference while waiting for professional help.
Ideal for:
• Divers preparing for Rescue Diver or professional training
• Anyone wanting practical first aid skills
• Parents, partners, and non-divers
• Workplace first aid awareness
No prior certification required
Minimum age: 12 years old
The course is practical and scenario based.
CPR, rescue breaths, and life threatening emergencies.
Injury assessment, bandaging, shock management, and monitoring.
Realistic role play to build confidence and recall under pressure.
On completion you will:
• Provide CPR and emergency care
• Manage common injuries and illnesses
• Meet prerequisites for Rescue Diver and professional levels
Certification valid for 24 months
• Professional instruction
• Practical training sessions
• Certification processing
United Kingdom – South Coast & Solent
Delivered across selected South Coast and Solent dive sites, providing varied real-world conditions ideal for building confidence, skills, and experience.
Spain
Warm, clear Mediterranean conditions perfect for relaxed training, skill development, and combining your course with travel.
Thailand
Tropical waters, excellent visibility, and vibrant marine life create an immersive and enjoyable environment for learning to dive.
Once you have booked your course, a member of the In The Blue team will contact you to discuss your experience level, any requirements, and to arrange suitable course dates.
We run courses most weeks throughout the summer season across our UK and overseas locations, allowing us to offer flexible scheduling to suit individual availability wherever possible.
Leads to:
• Rescue Diver
• Divemaster
• Instructor training
A valuable life skill useful far beyond diving.