EFR Instructor

Emergency First Response Instructor – Teach Others to Save Lives

Want to do more than respond in an emergency? Ready to teach others how to stay calm, act quickly, and make a difference when it counts? The Emergency First Response (EFR) Instructor course empowers you to train others in CPR, First Aid, and emergency care using a proven, performance-based approach.

Why Become an EFR Instructor?

Help others become confident responders in medical emergencies
Build your teaching and presentation skills in a hands-on environment
Qualify to teach Primary Care (CPR), Secondary Care (First Aid), CPR & AED, and Care for Children courses
Enhance your credentials as a dive professional or safety educator
Expand your teaching offerings — EFR is required for Rescue Diver and professional PADI courses

What You’ll Learn

How to structure and deliver EFR training sessions effectively
Adult learning principles and motivation techniques
How to run hands-on CPR and First Aid practice sessions
Scenario-based instruction and performance evaluation
Best practices for organizing, marketing, and delivering EFR courses in your community or business

What’s Included

Instructor-level training in all four core EFR courses
Multimedia presentations and hands-on classroom assignments
Practice teaching and scenario evaluations
EFR Instructor certification upon successful completion
Marketing strategies and course setup guidance

What You Can Teach

Primary Care (CPR)
Secondary Care (First Aid)
CPR & AED
Care for Children
*Additional regional workplace compliance courses may require extra training*

Prerequisites

To enroll, you must:

Be at least 18 years old
Have completed CPR and First Aid training within the last 24 months
OR be a currently practicing medical professional (e.g., EMT, Paramedic, Nurse, Physician)

Start Teaching Today

This course is perfect for dive professionals, school staff, community educators, and anyone looking to make a difference through emergency preparedness training.

Start your journey as an emergency care instructor — and help others gain the skills that save lives.