Use Oxygen in First Aid for Divers

The course is designed to train and educate the general diving public in the techniques of using oxygen as first aid for a suspected dive injury. In addition, this course will introduce novice divers to the fundamentals of recognizing diving injury warning signs, response and management. This program also provides an excellent opportunity for experienced divers and instructors to continue their education.

Course Description

The Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries course is not designed to train lay persons to provide oxygen to the general public. While the medical standards and equipment are the same regarding the emergency use of oxygen for both divers and non-divers, the DAN Oxygen Provider course does not prepare individuals to respond to the ill or injured member of the general public by using emergency oxygen.

Learning Objectives
Course participants must be familiar with the signs and symptoms of major diving injuries including near drowning and decompression illnesses (arterial gas embolism and decompression sickness).

Course participants must demonstrate proper deployment, assembly, disassembly, and use of all components of the DAN Oxygen Unit. This includes use of the demand inhalator valve / mask, constant flow (delivering oxygen at least 15 lpm), non-rebreather mask and oronasal resuscitation mask with supplemental oxygen inlet.

Skill Performance Objectives
To successfully complete the Oxygen Provider course, participants must demonstrate skill and confidence during deployment, assembly and disassembly of all parts of the Oxygen Unit

  • Assessing the scene and oxygen provider safety
  • Deploying and operating the  Oxygen Unit
  • Selecting and preparing the appropriate oxygen mask

Operating the  Oxygen Unit and using these oxygen delivery devices:

  • Demand inhalator valve and mask
  • Constant-flow, non-rebreather mask
  • Oronasal resuscitation mask with supplemental oxygen inlet

Identification of the main components of the Oxygen Unit

  • Jumbo D cylinder and valve
  • Multi-function regulator
  • “T” handle
  • Handwheel/wrench
  • Oxygen washer
  • Constant-flow controller
  • Intermediate (green) pressure hose
  • Pressure activated check valve (in threaded outlet)
  • Demand inhalator valve
  • Oronasal mask
  • Non-rebreather mask
  • Oronasal resuscitation mask with supplemental oxygen inlet

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Extra info

  • All course materials are included
  • Participant can choose to receive the certification from PADI, or DAN, or even both

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