It is the most comprehen­sive first aid course in the dive industry, and taking this course gives divemasters and dive instructors an indis­pensable set of risk-mitigation skills. This course is also approved by the U.S. Coast Guard as meeting the CPR and first aid requirements for captain and mate licenses.

 Requirements

1.     Be a DAN member and a DAN Professional.

2.     Be an active scuba diving leader (e.g., instructor, assistant instructor, dive con or divemaster) with your training agency.

3.     Complete the DAN Basic Life Support: CPR and First Aid (BLS) Instructor course

4.     Complete the Emergency Oxygen for Injured Diver Instructor course

The Learning

The following topics are covered in this course to provide you with a foundation to teach the Diving First Aid for Professional Divers components:

 Knowledge 

·      Basic Sciences 

·      Emergency Preparation 

o   Bloodborne Pathogens 

o   Emergency Action Plans

·      Response and Primary Assessment 

o   Scene Safety Assessment 

·       Neurological Assessment 

·       Oxygen for Scuba Diving Injuries 

Skills 

• Scene Safety Assessment 

• Donning and Doffing Gloves 

• Initial Assessment and Positioning for Care 

• Neurological Assessment 

• Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries 

• Demand Inhalator Valve

• Nonbreather Mask

• Manually Triggered Ventilator

• Bag Valve Mask 

• CPR and AEDs: Single- and Two- Rescuer Adult 

• Child and Infant CPR

• Obstructed Airway

• Abdominal Thrusts

• Chest Thrusts

• Back Blows 

• General and Secondary Assessments 

• Medical Emergencies

• Injuries from Marine Life

• Control of External Bleeding 

• Bandaging and Wound Management 

• Obstructed Airway and Suctioning 

• Child and Infant 

•  Secondary Assessment

• Injury Management

•  Pressure Immobilization Technique 

• Control of External Bleeding

• Applying a Tourniquet

• Severe Allergic Reaction/Opioid Overdose 

• Epinephrine/Naloxone auto-injectors 

• Shock Management 

Pricing: $275 (additional materials, fees and expenses may be required and are not included) 

Course Tuition Includes: 

·      Access to the Diving First Aid for Professional Divers eLearning Module

·      6-8 hours of Skill Development in teaching the skills list above 

·      Course Completion Card

The Gear

The student is required to have:

·      Oronasal resuscitation mask 

·      Current DAN BLS: First Aid slates. 

·      Paper copy or downloaded electronic copy of the DAN Instructor Manual found in the DAN Paper copy or downloaded electronic copy of Core Instructor eLearning module Diving First Aid for Professional Divers CourseInstructor Guide found in the eLearning module.

Get Started

Call D & K Scuba Adventure to enroll in the Diving First Aid for Professional Divers Course and get your Diving First Aid for Professional Divers Module eLearning link by email. You must complete the eLearning course before the practical application session, you’ll be better prepared for your practice teaching assignments. You will also understand how to organize each class and how to certify students.

Student Agreement: By registering for the Diving First Aid for Professional Divers course, you indicate that you have read and agree to the DAN Instructor course policies, and conditions.

Diving First Aid for Professional Divers course is scheduled as needed. Call D & K Scuba Adventure (509) 499-7513 to set up the class.

The Next Step

Call (509) 499-7513 to discuss our goals for becoming a DAN Instructor. Ask about a package price for your training and discounts for public safety divers.