What's the difference between Padi's Emergency First Response Course and a regular First Aid Course?

Question

I want to take the rescue diver course, but Padi requires you to take a First Aid course beforehand. They have their own course available, but what's the difference between their course and other first aid courses?

Answer 1

it's either exactly the same, or if it's taught by a scuba instructor, it'll probably be geared a little more towards scuba. Take whichever one is cheaper....it's all the same in the end.

Answer 2

Many times the PADI course will also include a section on the use of Emergency Oxygen.  Since Oxygen is the first aid for more DCS/DCI injuries, it is very beneficial to know this as well.

Most other first aid courses do not include the administration of emergency oxygen.