Emergency First Response Course · Cebu, Philippines
Learn CPR and First Aid in One Day in Cebu
An internationally recognised first aid course. No diving certification and no age restriction — the skills are useful in daily life, while travelling and in a diving environment. Planning to become a PADI Rescue Diver? Take the EFR + Rescue combo.
1 DayStandard schedule
Primary CareCPR
Secondary CareFirst Aid
Open to EveryoneNo prerequisites or age restriction
EFR Course (eLearning)
₱12,500.-₱12,000.-per person
1 person:₱14,500.-
For one person, a Solo Guest Fee of ₱2,500 applies. The course is normally completed in 1 day, and certification is issued once all requirements are met.
Planning to become a Rescue Diver? Take the EFR + PADI Rescue Diver combo.₱25,000.- per person
Course Details
The EFR (Emergency First Response) course is an internationally recognized first aid training program that equips you with primary care (CPR) and secondary care (first aid) skills to handle emergencies. Its practical content is useful not only in diving but also in daily life and during travel, making it accessible to everyone with confidence. You will learn the judgment and actions needed to save lives, building the confidence to be someone who can help in an emergency. The EFR course is also a prerequisite for the PADI Rescue Diver course and for progressing to professional levels, making it an essential step for divers aiming for the next stage.
Prerequisites
No diving certification requiredYou do not need a diving certification to take this course.
No previous first aid training requiredYou can start from the beginning, with no earlier first aid course needed.
No age restrictionThere is no age limit for joining this course.
Logistics
Meeting Time10:00 AM
Meeting PointMSU Dive Center
View MSU Dive Center on Google Maps
What to BringNothing special required
Course Overview
Here is what you do during the Emergency First Response course with us.
Step 1eLearning / Home studyHome study through eLearning, completed by the day before the in-person training. An EFR Course eLearning account is included in the price.
Step 2DVD viewingRequired DVD viewing at the start of the training day.
Step 3Primary Care (CPR)How to respond to life-threatening emergencies, combining knowledge development, skill practice and realistic scenario training.
Step 4Secondary Care (First Aid)Injuries and illnesses that are not immediately life-threatening, focusing on secondary assessment and first aid.
Step 5CertificationEmergency First Response certification once all requirements are met.
AED Training — available on request. It is not a required part of the course.
Sample Schedule
This is a sample schedule, not a fixed one. The course is normally completed in one day, and certification is issued once all requirements are met.
| Before the course | Complete your booking and payment |
| Complete the eLearning by the day before the in-person training | |
| Training Day | Meet at MSU Dive Center at 10:00 AM |
| Required DVD viewing | |
| Primary Care (CPR) | |
| Secondary Care (First Aid) | |
| AED training if requested | |
| Certification once all requirements are met |
Price
Prices are in Philippine pesos (PHP). For one person, a Solo Guest Fee of ₱2,500 applies, making the EFR course total ₱14,500.
EFR Course (eLearning)
₱12,500.- ➤ ₱12,000.-
Included in the price
- EFR Course eLearning account
- EFR registration and certification fee
- All training equipment necessary for the course
Not included in the price
- Airfare
- Accommodation
Optional fees
- Hotel transfers (Mactan Island) (₱1,000 per day)
- Hotel transfers (Cebu City / Mandaue) (₱2,000 per day)
EFR + PADI Rescue Diver
Planning to become a Rescue Diver? The EFR course is a prerequisite for the PADI Rescue Diver course, so taking the two together is the most rewarding way to do it — and it comes with a discount.
₱25,000 per person / 3–4 Days
For one person, a Solo Guest Fee of ₱2,500 is added once to the combo.
For one person, a Solo Guest Fee of ₱2,500 is added once, so the combo total is ₱27,500. To join the EFR + PADI Rescue Diver combo, please contact us with your travel dates.
Before You Book — Important Notes
- Please complete the EFR eLearning by the day before the in-person training.
- Certification is issued only once all course requirements have been met.
- All course materials are provided through MSU.
- The EFR + PADI Rescue Diver combo normally takes 3–4 days. That is a guide, not a guarantee: completion still depends on meeting all requirements.
- AED training is available on request and is not a required part of the course.
Ready to start? Talk to us.
Tell us your travel dates and we will check availability for your Emergency First Response course in Cebu.
