Emergency First Response Care for Children
EFR Care for Children at Space City Dive Center focuses on emergency care skills for infants and children. Learn CPR and first aid in a hands-on, supportive environment led by experienced instructors.
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The Emergency First Response Care for Children course is designed for anyone who wants to be prepared to respond confidently to medical emergencies involving infants and children. This course emphasizes prevention, assessment, and care techniques specific to younger patients, helping caregivers take calm, effective action when it matters most.
Care for Children training covers both Primary Care skills for life-threatening emergencies and Secondary Care skills for common injuries and illnesses. The course combines online learning with hands-on practice, allowing you to learn the concepts first and then apply them through realistic, instructor-led scenarios.
At Space City Dive Center, EFR Care for Children is taught in a supportive and encouraging environment. Our instructors focus on clarity, repetition, and confidence so you leave feeling prepared, not overwhelmed. Whether you’re a parent, guardian, teacher, babysitter, or dive professional, these skills translate directly to real-life situations.
EFR Care for Children also meets training requirements for professional-level scuba courses and instructor ratings where child-focused emergency care is required.
What You’ll Learn
- CPR skills for infants and children
- Managing breathing emergencies and cardiac events
- Injury and illness assessment for younger patients
- Managing severe bleeding and shock
- Bandaging, splinting, and basic first aid techniques
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Emergency care planning and prevention
Who This Course Is For
EFR Care for Children is ideal for parents, caregivers, teachers, childcare providers, and anyone responsible for the safety of infants or children. No prior medical training or experience is required.
What’s Included
- EFR Care for Children eLearning
- Hands-on skill practice and realistic scenarios
- Instructor-led training and feedback
- Certification upon successful completion
EFR Care for Children certification is valid for 24 months and provides valuable skills for everyday life, professional settings, and continuing scuba education.