Prerequisites
A current certification in full cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a prerequisite for this program. Certification is accepted from any recognized organization. If you are not yet certified in CPR, please talk with your EO2 Instructor about becoming CPR certified before starting this course. There is no minimum age requirement to participate in this course. Some countries, states and local municipalities may have minimum age stipulations for the use of emergency oxygen.
What You Will Learn:
The Emergency Oxygen for Scuba Diving Injuries 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. The result is certification as a Emergency Oxygen for Scuba Diving Injuries Provider.
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
Dan Emergency Oxygen for scuba diving Injuries Certification
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Tuition is $125 and includes:
- DAN eLearning Academics that you complete before practical training
- Emergency Oxygen Training with your Instructor
- Issuing of your Emergency Oxygen Provider Certification card