Objectives

This educational program, Dive Medicine for Divers: Level 1, represents advanced knowledge development for divers interested in better understanding diving medicine and dive safety. It includes topics on Fitness to Dive, Safety Planning, Basic Physical Examinations, and it incorporates the DAN Diving Emergency Management Provider and On-Site Neurological Assessment for Divers courses.

Program Objective

The program is designed to inform divers about what happens in a diving emergency and how diving affects their bodies. It provides a framework to educate interested divers in a series of topics not normally addressed in diving training.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing the components of the educational program, divers will understand the various skills involved in assessing and caring for an injured diver. They will also better understand how to prevent dive accidents and how to respond to them when they do happen.

DAN Support Materials for Dive Medicine for Divers: Level 1

This educational program includes a set of materials.

• Fitness to Dive
• Safety Planning
• Basic Examinations

Additionally, to meet the requirements of this educational program, divers must complete, or hold a current certification in the DAN Diving Emergency Management Provider (DEMP) course and the DAN On-Site Neurological Assessment for Divers Course. These materials are separate from the Dive Medicine for Divers: Level 1 materials.

The course is conducted over 1 evening. Cost including materials is $40. Please contact the shop if you are interested. Course does not include DEMP and On Site Neurological Exam Course.