Emergency First Response (EFR) Refresher Course

Keep your lifesaving skills sharp with the EFR Refresher Course. If your Emergency First Response (EFR) certification is nearing expiry or you want to refresh your CPR and first aid skills, this course ensures you remain confident and ready to respond in an emergency.

This refresher covers the Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid) modules, ensuring you maintain your ability to assist in both life-threatening and non-life-threatening situations. Through a mix of hands-on practice and scenario-based training, you’ll reinforce the essential skills needed for emergency care.

This course meets the PADI Rescue Diver and professional-level requirements, making it an excellent option for divers and non-divers alike.

Key Details

Duration: Approx. 3-4 hours
Location: Chertsey, Surrey
Certification Validity: 2 years

Who is this course for?

Those who have previously completed an EFR course and need a refresher
Divers working towards or maintaining their PADI Rescue Diver or professional ratings
Anyone looking to refresh their first aid and CPR skills for general use

Course Breakdown

This refresher course focuses on practical skill revision and scenario-based training, rather than in-depth theoretical learning. You will:

Review and practice CPR techniques for life-threatening emergencies
Practice using an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Refresh your first aid skills, including handling burns, fractures, and other injuries
Participate in real-life emergency scenarios to test your skills
Sit a short assessment to confirm your competency

Since this is a refresher, theory is reviewed online before the session, allowing for more hands-on practice during the in-person training.

Location

The course takes place at a leading PADI 5-Star Career Development Centre in Chertsey, Surrey with expert instructors and a dedicated learning environment.

Prerequisites

You must have previously completed an EFR course (within the last 2 years or slightly expired)
You do not need to retake the full EFR course unless your certification is significantly out of date

Why Choose Us?

We offer top-quality training with experienced instructors in a supportive and practical learning environment. Here’s why students choose us:

Experienced EFR Instructors to guide you through realistic scenarios
Hands-on training focused on real-world application
Small class sizes for individual feedback and support
Recognised EFR certification, required for PADI Rescue Diver & professional levels
State-of-the-art training facility in Chertsey

Book Your EFR Refresher Today!

Stay prepared and maintain your lifesaving skills—whether for diving or everyday emergencies. Book your EFR Refresher now and keep your certification up to date. Spaces are limited, so secure your place today!

EFR online theory for review before the session
Practical hands-on training in CPR and first aid
Use of all necessary first aid equipment
Scenario-based training for real-world application
EFR e-card certification (valid for 2 years)

Personal transport to the training location
Additional first aid materials (if you want extra practice kits)

This course is for anyone who has previously completed an EFR course and needs a refresher to renew their certification or stay confident in their skills.

Your EFR certification is valid for 2 years. After that, you’ll need to take a refresher course to remain certified.

No, as long as you have previously completed an EFR course, you only need the refresher. If your certification is significantly out of date, a full course may be required.

The full course is for those new to EFR, while the refresher focuses on practical skill revision, ensuring you remember key CPR and first aid techniques.

The refresher takes approximately 3-4 hours, including hands-on practice and a short skills assessment.

You’ll review and practice CPR, first aid, and emergency response skills, including using an AED, treating injuries, and handling emergency scenarios.

Welcome. We are is the capital’s premier PADI dive school and the only London dive centre to be equipped with a purpose built heated scuba pool. We are a PADI 5* Career Development Centre and conduct all scuba diving courses from Try Dives to Instructor level courses. Whether it is taking your first breaths underwater, refreshing and expanding your diving knowledge or moving up the ranks to becoming a dive professional, our highly qualified instructors are able to guide and help you every step of the way.