First Aid - EFR Emergency first response care for children & adults

Emergency care for children (ages 1–8) and infants: CPR, bleeding control, injuries, burns and temperature emergencies — the paediatric skills that differ from adult care.

Trip Overview

Two-day programme. No diving certification required. Suitable for parents, teachers, skippers and dive professionals.

Duration
1 day
Departures
Dates coming soon
From
€290

Itinerary

  1. Care for children, practised **How children differ** — Emergencies in infants and children aged 1–8. **CPR & bleeding** — Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and life-threatening haemorrhage, with protective equipment. **Injuries & illness** — Bandaging, splints, burns, hypothermia and heat emergencies. **Scenarios** — Repeated practice on child and infant manikins. Day 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this for?

Anyone who cares for children — parents, teachers, skippers, dive professionals — and wants paediatric emergency skills, not only adult first aid.

What ages does it cover?

Children aged 1 to 8 and infants under one, and how their emergencies differ from adults.

Which skills are included?

CPR, life-threatening bleeding, protective equipment, injuries, illness, bandaging and splints, burns, hypothermia, heat stroke and sunstroke.

Do I need to be a diver?

No. Diving is not required. Many participants take it alongside adult EFR.