DAN Emergency Oxygen for Injured Divers

Administering emergency oxygen is the preferred first aid for scuba diving injuries, and early administration can drastically improve the outcome for an injured diver. The DAN Emergency Oxygen for Scuba Diving Injuries course teaches you how to administer life-saving oxygen first aid to divers who may be suffering from decompression illness (DCI).

Additionally, this course will teach you how to recognize the signs and symptoms of decompression illness and respond to them accordingly. The emergency response skills taught in this course are not unique to scuba diving; they’re applicable to many other watersports and other activities.

Requirements

There are no prerequisites, age restrictions or water sessions required for this course is open to everyone. Current DAN BLS: CPR & FA, CPR: HCP provider or other nationally recognized full CPR training is prerequisite to this course. Some countries, states and local municipalities may have minimum age stipulations for the use of emergency oxygen.

The Learning

The Emergency Oxygen for Scuba Diving Injuries (EO2) course is an entry-level training program that teaches participants common presentations of dive injuries and how to provide emergency oxygen first aid.

During this course, participants will become familiar with the signs and symptoms associated with decompression illness and nonfatal drowning and the proper administration of supplemental oxygen. Proper assembly, disassembly and use of all component parts found in the DAN Oxygen Unit are included in the skills section of this course.

Successful completion of the Emergency Oxygen for Scuba Diving Injuries course includes demonstrating skill competency and passing a final knowledge assessment. Upon completion, you will receive a provider card indicating that you have been trained in administration of oxygen for scuba diving and drowning injuries. The course includes:

  • Recognization of Decompression Illness

  • Oxygen and Diving Injuries 

  • Handling Oxygen Safely

  • Administering Oxygen

  • Oxygen Equipment Identification, Disassembly and Assembly

  • Scene Safety Assessment

  • Initial Assessment

  • Oxygen Equipment Identification, Disassembly and Assembly

  • Demand Inhalator Valve

  • Nonrebreather Mask

  • Bag Valve Mask

  • Manually Triggered Ventilator 

  • Emergency Assistance Plan

Pricing

$150 (additional cost for optional training materials)

Optional: $40 DAN Complete EO2 Student kit sku# 390-020

  • 1 oronasal resuscitation mask

  • 1 pair of disposable nitrile gloves

  • 1 EO2 Slate

  • 1 DAN oxygen maintenance slate

  • 1 Nonrebreather mask

Course tuition includes:

  • DAN eLearning registration of DAN Emergency Oxygen for Injured Diver course

  • Practical application training with our professional instructors

  • Certification processing

  • DAN Certification card

Get Started

Call Denny’s Scuba Adventure to enroll in the course and get your DAN Emergency Oxygen for Injured Diver eLearning link by email. You must complete the the eLearning course before the the practical application session, you’ll be better prepared to start practicing your basic life support and first aid skills with your Instructor.

Student Agreement: By registering for the Emergency Oxygen for Injured Diver you indicate that you have read and agree to the DAN course policies and conditions.

Basic Life Support and First Aid Course is scheduled as needed. Call Denny’s Scuba Adventure (509) 499-7513 to set up the class.

The Gear

Your instructor will have emergency oxygen units available to use for training.

The Next Step

With your Basic Life Support and First Aid Course certification, you are ready for your Diver Emergency Medical Provider. You may want to expand your diving skills even more with the PADI Rescue Diver course. Ask your instructor or divemaster or give us a call for more details.