In 2016, the American Heart Association reported 5.5 million deaths from stroke worldwide, and more than half of the calls to the DAN Emergency Hotline in 2016 involved possible neurological decompression illness. Strokes and neurological decompression sickness (DCS) can manifest almost identically, and prudent response can make a huge difference for someone suffering from either condition.

Requirements

There are no prerequisites, age restrictions or water sessions required for this course is open to everyone.

The Learning:

Regardless of underlying cause, the presence of a neurological injury is frequently revealed by performance of a neurological assessment. The Neurological Assessment course trains participants to perform a basic neurological examination as part of the initial medical evaluation. There are two primary goals of this program:

1.Provide first responders with the skills necessary to discover signs of acute neurological injury.

2.Minimize treatment delays through rapid activation of emergency medical services (EMS).

The course includes:

Knowledge

• Nervous System Overview

• Stroke

• Decompression Illness

• Conducting a Neurological Assessment

Skills

• F-A-S-T Assessment

• Taking a History

• Taking Vital Signs

• Mental Function

Pricing: $129

Course tuition includes:

• DAN eLearning registration of Neurologic Assessment 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 provide you with a link to DAN Neurological Assessment Course eLearning 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 Basic Life Support and First Aid Course, 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 first aid and personal protection available to use for training.

The Next Step

With your DAN Neurological Assessment 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.