PLAYA DEL CARMEN WORKSHOP FIELD GUIDE
Hands‑on Emergency First Response in Playa del Carmen: Learn to save a life before help arrives
A 4–8 hour Emergency First Response (EFR) workshop teaching CPR and first aid through theory, skills drills and scenario practice — a concise primer in primary and secondary care.
Hands‑on Emergency First Response in Playa del Carmen: Learn to save a life before help arrives.
In the sunlit corridor between reef and resort, Dive Mike runs a compact, practical Emergency First Response workshop in Playa del Carmen. Over focused classroom instruction and supervised practice you learn to recognize life‑threatening emergencies, deliver CPR and perform secondary first aid — all designed to build confidence to act in the minutes before professional help arrives.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Primary care: CPR and immediate response
The primary care module teaches how to respond to life‑threatening emergencies with CPR and immediate interventions so participants gain confidence to provide critical care in the first moments of an event.
Skill development and scenario rehearsal
Training is hands‑on: after theory you move into skill work and scenario practice to rehearse realistic responses under instructor supervision.
Short, accessible course with optional certification
This compact course runs 4–8 hours, includes an instructor and educational material, and leads to Emergency First Response certification (certification fee of 40 USD paid after successful completion is not included).
What the day feels like
What the workshop feels like
The EFR course follows a clear progression: a concise theory session introduces primary and secondary care, supervised skill development lets you practice techniques such as CPR and first aid, and scenario practice ties the lessons together so you can rehearse responding under pressure. The format is hands‑on and approachable — no prior experience required.
THE SKILLS
Primary care: CPR and immediate response
The primary care module teaches how to respond to life‑threatening emergencies with CPR and immediate interventions so participants gain confidence to provide critical care in the first moments of an event.
THE PRACTICE
Skill development and scenario rehearsal
Training is hands‑on: after theory you move into skill work and scenario practice to rehearse realistic responses under instructor supervision.
THE PRACTICALS
Short, accessible course with optional certification
This compact course runs 4–8 hours, includes an instructor and educational material, and leads to Emergency First Response certification (certification fee of 40 USD paid after successful completion is not included).
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop suits — and why.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring a great attitude — the course supplies the instructor and educational materials.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the EFR workshop take?
The course runs 4–8 hours.
Where and when do I check in?
Check‑in is at 8:00 AM at the dive shop in Playa del Carmen.
Do I need prior medical or diving experience?
No — there are no requirements; everyone can participate. This is not a scuba course and involves no dives.
Is certification included and how much does it cost?
Certification is through Emergency First Response; the certification fee is not included in the course price and is 40 USD paid after successful completion.
What does the course include?
The course includes an instructor and educational material.
How can I contact the operator to book or ask questions?
Contact Dive Mike via the website contact form (https://www.divemike.com/contact.php), telephone +52 984 803 1228, WhatsApp +52 984 235 0817, or e‑mail [email protected].