Frequently Asked Questions
Honest answers about EFR certification in Korea, Korean training rules, courses and booking.
Is this certification recognized in Korea?
Our courses lead to an Emergency First Response (EFR) course completion card, an international CPR and first-aid certification used by schools, employers and dive organizations worldwide. EFR is not a Korean government certification. Korean laws that require specific training (for example, annual staff CPR training in Korean schools, or employers’ statutory safety and health education) set their own rules about content, hours and who may teach. An EFR course does not on its own satisfy those statutory requirements. Many international schools, multinational companies and embassies choose EFR because it’s internationally recognized and taught in English. If you need training that counts for a Korean legal requirement, ask us. We’ll tell you honestly what fits.
Our school must provide annual staff CPR training under Korean law. Can you do it?
Korean schools must give all staff annual CPR and emergency training (at least 3 hours, including 2 hours of practice), led by a licensed doctor, nurse or experienced emergency medical technician. A CPR specialist may assist with the practical part. We’re happy to work alongside your school’s licensed instructor to deliver the practical session in English.
Does your course count as our company’s legally required safety and health education?
No, not on its own. Korea’s Occupational Safety and Health Act requires employers to provide regular safety and health education through qualified people or registered education agencies. Our courses are international CPR/first-aid certifications that many employers add on top of their statutory training, often to meet global HQ or insurance policies. Check with your HR or safety manager about how you record it.
Is EFR the same as AHA or Red Cross?
They are different organizations. All teach CPR, AED and first aid based on international resuscitation science (ILCOR). If your employer or school requires a specific brand, tell us before booking.
How long is the certificate valid?
EFR recommends refreshing your skills every 2 years. Many workplaces refresh every year.
Can I do the theory online?
Yes. You can complete the EFR eLearning at your own pace before class, which shortens the in-person session. Hands-on practice with an instructor is still required. Online-only courses without hands-on training don’t meet PADI course prerequisites.
Do you come to us?
Yes. All our training is on-site: we come to your school, church, home or business anywhere in Seoul and Gyeonggi. We don’t run a fixed classroom.
How many people per class?
We keep groups small so everyone gets hands-on time. Larger groups are split or get an assistant instructor.
What language?
Courses are taught in English, and we include key Korean phrases (such as calling 119). Our Korean-speaking staff handle bookings, invoices and scheduling, so you can arrange everything in Korean (한국어 상담 가능).
What do participants need?
Comfortable clothes. We bring manikins, AED trainers and materials.
Will I have to do mouth-to-mouth on someone?
No. You practice on CPR training manikins and learn to use a barrier (pocket mask).
How much does it cost?
Per person, the price is the course fee plus EFR materials (manual or eLearning and the EFR certification). For example, CPR & AED is ₩60,000 + ₩65,000 = ₩125,000, and CPR & First Aid is ₩110,000 + ₩145,000 = ₩255,000. See each course page for details. Groups and on-site training: a flat group fee plus EFR materials per person at cost (for example, a half-day CPR & AED for 10 people is about ₩1,350,000). Contact us for a quote.
Can you provide a Korean tax invoice?
Yes, we provide invoices for Korean accounting; ask us about tax invoice options. We can also provide a quote, business registration copy and attendance list for your records.
Is this medical advice?
No. Our training doesn’t replace professional medical care. In an emergency in Korea, call 119.