One Day to Learn to Save a Life: Emergency First Response in Arguineguín

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One Day to Learn to Save a Life: Emergency First Response in Arguineguín

A one-day Emergency First Response workshop teaching CPR, first aid and AED use for adults, children and infants—practical lifesaving skills for divers and non-divers alike.

One Day to Learn to Save a Life: Emergency First Response in Arguineguín.

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Location
Arguineguín
Operator
Scuba Sur
Category
Workshop
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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In Arguineguín on the Canary Islands, the Emergency First Response course condenses international CPR and first-aid standards into an intensive, hands-on day. The workshop teaches techniques that apply as well to a drowning victim as to emergencies at home, empowering participants with practical skills in CPR, first aid and the use of a defibrillator.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE SKILLS

Comprehensive CPR training

The course covers CPR for adults, children and infants, taught to international standards to ensure competency across age groups.

THE TOOLS

First aid and defibrillator use

Participants learn first-aid protocols for adults, children and infants and are introduced to the use of the defibrillator as part of emergency response training.

THE FORMAT

Accessible, focused one-day workshop

The Emergency First Response course is a single-day program that is accessible to both divers and non-divers, concentrating essential lifesaving techniques into a compact session.

What the day feels like

What the day feels like

Expect a practical, classroom-and-skill-session rhythm: clear instruction in international CPR and first-aid protocols followed by hands-on practice. The course emphasizes real-world application—how to recognise a medical emergency, perform age-appropriate CPR, provide first aid, and operate a defibrillator—so participants leave with usable skills for both diving incidents and everyday emergencies.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this course suits and who should look elsewhere.

1
Anyone seeking practical lifesaving skillsAges 10 and older.
2
Small-group learnersWith a maximum of four participants, the format favors those who prefer focused, instructor-led training and more practice time with equipment.
3
Teens and adultsSuitable for participants aged 15 and older; younger children are not eligible.
4
Practical-minded caregiversWell suited to parents, guardians and caregivers who want certified-first-aid skills applicable to infants, children and adults, within the stated age limit.

Practical planner

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What to Bring

Course materials and the certification are not included.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

Who can take the Emergency First Response course?

The course is accessible to all—both divers and non-divers.

How long does the course take?

The course is delivered in one day.

Is there a minimum age to participate?

Yes. Participants must be 15 years old or older.

How many participants are in each course?

Courses are limited to a maximum of four participants.

What topics are covered in the course?

Training includes CPR for adults, children and infants; first aid for adults, children and infants; and the use of a defibrillator.

Are course materials and certification included?

No. Course materials and the certification are not included.