Emergency Care Courses
Learn Skills That Could Make a Difference
Emergencies are unpredictable. Whether you're spending time with your family, enjoying outdoor activities, travelling or diving, knowing how to respond calmly and confidently can make a real difference while waiting for professional medical help to arrive.
At Wiltshire Scuba, we offer a range of PADI Emergency Care programmes designed to teach practical, hands-on emergency response skills in a relaxed and supportive environment. Most of these courses are suitable for both divers and non-divers.
Which Emergency Care Course Is Right For You?
Emergency First Response (EFR)
Learn Primary Care (CPR) and Secondary Care (First Aid) using practical scenarios and realistic training.
Emergency Oxygen Provider
Understand when emergency oxygen may be appropriate during diving incidents and learn to assemble and administer it safely.
Emergency First Response Instructor
Become qualified to teach Emergency First Response programmes and begin developing your instructional career.
Why Learn Emergency Care?
Emergency care training is valuable because it develops confidence as well as practical skills. You’ll learn how to recognise emergency situations, stay calm under pressure, respond safely, support an injured or ill person and assist until emergency services arrive.
For divers, these skills complement Rescue Diver and professional training. For non-divers, they’re simply useful life skills.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a diver?
No. Emergency First Response and many emergency care courses are suitable for both divers and non-divers.
Will I practise CPR?
Yes. Courses include practical exercises using appropriate training equipment.
Are these classroom courses?
They combine knowledge development with practical hands-on training. The emphasis is on learning by doing.
Can I combine courses?
Often, yes. We'll happily discuss the best combination based on your goals and available training dates.