Emergency First Response at The Diving Hawk

Emergency First Response is a world-recognized and accredited CPR and first aid training organization for which Rich is a certified instructor.

Are you looking for a renewal course during the lockdown?

Contact Rich by email and we can discuss how to accomplish your EFR/First Aid certification renewal! To sign up, or for more information about scheduling and course availability,
please contact Rich

Renewals can be conducted completely on line at this point, using one of the video conferencing applications! Additionally, if you desire actual hands-on practice sessions, once social distancing guidelines allow, we can schedule them for no additional fees (Metro Manila/Subic Bay areas only, at this time).

Click here for course details and to contact Rich at The Diving Hawk!

You can schedule a practical session with Rich after completing your Knowledge Development using any one of the following:

In-person/face-to-face classroom session with Rich going through the course book, answering the Knowledge Reviews, and using the course video
Virtually in synchronous sessions with Rich using a video conferencing software application, using the course book, videos, and answering the Knowledge Reviews

Skills links on the pages are still being updated; however, all class links are functional.

If you click on the below courses, you can see what skills you'll learn in each

About me

As you click through the courses on the left side of the page, you will open a new webpage that introduces the course content.

What value do you get when you complete your EFR training with Rich?

Training from a first responder who has been in the business since he was licensed as an Emergency Medical Technician in the Commonwealth of Virginia (USA) in the mid-1970s
Current, medically approved, regionally focused training that is up to date with the most recent recommendations from the various emergency medical authorities throughout the world
Individually: you get the confidence to respond to medical emergencies in a manner that will not put yourself or the patient at unnecessary risk.
As a company/organization: you get training for your members/employees that may be required in your area, but even more importantly, prepare them for responding to medical emergencies in a manner which can save lives and more.

How is training conducted?

For individuals or small groups, we will decide on an agreeable time, and then we make payment arrangements. Course costs include: The course book (a printed version), your certification card, and consumable materials supplied by The Diving Hawk. Your instructor will meet you at the designated location and time, with manikins and other materials, ready for the course. Time required for each course varies with the content, please check the individual course pages on the left.

For companies and organizations, training will likely be held at the company or organization site, unless requested otherwise. Details on timings, locations, costs, and provided materials are provided in the contract which The Diving Hawk and the organization complete.