This course represents entry-level training designed to educate the general diving (and qualified non-diving) public to better recognise possible dive-related injuries and to provide emergency oxygen first aid while activating the local emergency medical services (EMS) and / or arranging for evacuation to the nearest available medical facility.

Course Objective
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 recognising diving injury signs and symptoms, response and management. This program also provides an excellent opportunity for experienced divers and instructors to continue their education.

The DAN Oxygen Provider 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 up to 25 lpm), non-rebreather mask and oronasal resuscitation mask with supplemental oxygen inlet.
The course participant must demonstrate skill and confidence while providing emergency oxygen to simulated injured divers by:
1. Assessing the scene and oxygen provider safety
2. Deploying and operating the DAN Oxygen Unit
3. Selecting and preparing the appropriate oxygen mask
4. Operating the DAN 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

5. Identification of the main components of the DAN Oxygen Unit

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

This course is an advanced level course and provides additional training for those individuals who have successfully completed the DAN Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries course. It is designed to train DAN Oxygen Providers to use a positive pressure valve (as the MTV100) and/or a bag-valve-mask (BVM).



Course Objective
The DAN Advanced Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries ("DAN Advanced Oxygen Provider") programme is designed to teach the skills and knowledge needed to supplement Basic Life Support (BLS) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) skills with resuscitation techniques to assist any diver who is not breathing. The course is divided into two parts: The use of the Manual Triggered Ventilator (MTV, also known as Resuscitation valve) and the use of the Bag Valve Mask (BVM). According to local laws and regulations, providers will be trained in the use of the MTV only or in the use of both MTV and BVM.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this programme, participants will be able to:

* List the instructions for providing oxygen to non-breathing injured scuba divers.
* State the ideal concentrations of oxygen and the factors that can influence them.
* Inspect the MTV and/or Bag Valve Mask
* Outline the circumstances for using the MTV and/or the Bag Valve Mask.
* List the directions for ventilations with the MTV and/or Bag Valve Mask.
* List the potential problems associated with the use of the MTV and /or Bag Valve Mask.
* List the considerations for effective ventilations with the MTV and/or Bag Valve Mask.
* Describe the characteristics of an effective ventilation using the MTV and/or Bag Valve Mask
* Explain the steps to follow for cleaning, disinfecting and maintenance of the MTV and/or Bag Valve Mask.
* Perform a scene safety assessment.
* List the steps in performing a scene safety assessment.
* Assess the Airway, Breathing and Circulation (ABCs) of an injured diver.
* Demonstrate a caring attitude towards a diver who becomes ill or injured.
* Establish and maintain the Airway and Breathing (perform Rescue Breathing) for an injured diver.
* Disassemble and reassemble the MTV and/or Bag Valve Mask.
* Demonstrate the correct technique for testing the MTV and/or the Bag Valve Mask prior to using it.
* Use the MTV and/or Bag Valve Mask to resuscitate non-breathing divers (during training this will be done on a mannequin)
* Use the MTV to provide oxygen to breathing divers

The nature and scope of this course is limited to training Oxygen Providers to provide first aid, using the MTV and/or the BVM for non-breathing injured divers.
This course does not provide complete training for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

The DAN Medical Oxygen Rebreather (MO2R) Training Module is an additional training module for those individuals who have successfully completed the DAN Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries course within the past 12 months. It trains DAN Oxygen Providers to recognise diving injuries where a MO2R System will be an effective method of providing emergency oxygen first aid and how to assemble and provide emergency oxygen first aid using a MO2R.
The MO2R System will benefit a responsive and breathing injured diver where there is substantial distance to the nearest medical facility or delay to the next level of emergency response.
A MO2R is designed to provide high concentrations of emergency oxygen for up to eight hours.

Course Objective
The objective of the MO2R Training Module is to train and educate DAN Oxygen Providers in the techniques of using a MO2R System as first aid for a suspected dive injury. Certified MO2R Providers will be able to:

* Determine when it is appropriate to deploy the MO2R unit;
* Set up the system; and
* Use the system with a DAN Oxygen Unit to provide oxygen first aid to a conscious, breathing, injured diver.

Learning Objectives
Course participants must be familiar with the indications for use, the operation and the safety concerns of the MO2R.
Each course participant must demonstrate the skills necessary to assemble and use the MO2R to provide oxygen first aid to a simulated injured diver.
Each course participant must be able to follow and complete each step of the MO2R System Operational Checklist.

To successfully complete the MO2R Training Module of the Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries course, participants must demonstrate skill and confidence to complete the following skills:

Scene assessment and oxygen provider safety

Deployment and operation of the DAN Oxygen Unit

Decision-making: When to use the MO2R

Identification of the main component parts of the MO2R
- Carbon Dioxide Absorbent Canister
- Breathing Circuit
- Rebreathing Bag
- Oronasal Mask + Mask Strap
- Peep valve

Set-up of the MO2R System

Operation of the MO2R System

This course represents training designed to educate the public to recognize possible aquatic related injuries and to provide emergency oxygen first aid while activating the local emergency medical services (EMS) and / or arranging for evacuation to the nearest medical facility.
Course Objective
The objective of this course is to train and educate the public in the techniques of using oxygen, as first aid for a suspected submersion incident (near drowning).

Learning and Skills Performance Objectives
Participants must demonstrate mastery of the following objectives to successfully complete the course:

* Describe the role and function of the cardiac and respiratory systems in the human body.
* Identify and describe the major causes of aquatic accidents.
* Describe the mechanisms of drowning.
* Describe the benefits to the victim of using oxygen first aid.
* Demonstrate the set up and use of the emergency oxygen equipment used in this course.
* Demonstrate rescue breathing and one-rescuer CPR.
* Identify the indications for supplemental oxygen first aid use.
* Demonstrate the first aid response of a non-breathing swimmer with a pulse.
* Demonstrate the first aid response for a non-breathing swimmer with no pulse.
* Demonstrate the first aid response for a breathing swimmer.
* Demonstrate the first aid response for a swimmer who stops breathing during

This course is not designed to train divers in the use of oxygen.
Divers should participate in a DAN Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving course.

his course represents entry-level training designed to educate the general diving (and qualified non-diving) public to identify hazardous marine life, to recognize possible injuries caused by hazardous marine life, to provide first aid for hazardous marine life injuries and to avoid hazardous marine life injuries.

Course Objective
The objectives of this course are to train and educate the general diving public and interested non-divers in the first aid techniques for a suspected hazardous marine life injury. In addition, this course will introduce divers to the identification of potentially hazardous marine life and how to avoid hazardous marine life injuries. This program also provides an excellent opportunity for experienced divers and instructors to continue their education.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this program, participants will be able to:

* Identify the four types of hazardous marine life injuries.
* Name at least five venomous marine animals.
* List five common warning signs of an envenomation.
* Describe the appropriate first aid procedure for managing a venomous marine animal injury.
* Name at least three aquatic animals that may bite a diver.
* List two common warning signs of marine animal bite.
* Describe the appropriate first aid procedure for managing a bite from a marine animal.
* Name at least three marine animals that may cause irritations to the diver.
* List at least four common warning signs of irritations.
* Describe the appropriate first aid procedure for managing brushes with aquatic life.
* Identify two common types of seafood poisonings.
* Name at least three types of fish that can cause seafood poisoning.
* List three common warning signs of seafood poisoning.
* State the reason why evaluation by a medical professional is necessary when seafood poisoning is suspected.
* Describe the appropriate first aid procedures for managing suspected seafood poisoning.
* Perform a scene safety assessment.
* List the steps in performing a scene safety assessment.
* Assess the Airway, Breathing and Circulation (ABCs) of an injured diver.
* Demonstrate a caring attitude towards a diver who becomes ill or injured.
* Establish and maintain the Airway and Breathing (perform Rescue Breathing) for an injured diver.
* Describe the importance of the use of supplemental oxygen as a first aid measure for injured divers.
* Demonstrate the techniques for controlling bleeding including direct pressure, elevation and the use of pressure dressings and pressure points.
* Locate and demonstrate the use of pressure points to control external bleeding.
* Apply dressings and bandages to manage wounds caused by hazardous marine life.
* Demonstrate an ongoing assessment and manage shock.
* Demonstrate the pressure immobilisation technique.
* List the components of an Emergency Assistance Plan.
* Describe at least five techniques or guidelines that minimize the risk of injury from marine animals.

The nature and scope of this course is limited to training divers and interested non-divers such as boat captains, water enthusiasts and non-diving family members to identify potential hazardous marine life; to provide first aid for a hazardous marine animal injury; and to prevent injuries caused by hazardous marine life. This course does not provide training for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or scuba diving rescue. The training exercises of this course presuppose that the ill or injured diver has already been brought to shore or is aboard the boat.

his course represents entry-level training designed to educate the general diving (and qualified non-diving) public to better recognise the warning signs of Sudden Cardiac Arrest and administer first aid using Basic Life Support techniques and an Automated External Defibrillator while activating the local emergency medical services, (EMS) and / or arranging for evacuation to the nearest appropriate medical facility.

Course Objective
This course is designed to train and educate the general diving (and qualified non-diving) public in the techniques of using an automated External Defibrillator (AED) for victims of a cardiac arrest. In addition, this course also reviews first aid (and CPR) procedures using Basic Life Support techniques. This program also provides an excellent opportunity for experienced divers and instructors to continue their education.

Learning Objectives
At the end of this programme participants will be able to:

* Recognise the warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest.
* Provide Basic Life Support while setting up the automated external defibrillator.
* Provide basic life support with an AED.
* Care for and maintain an AED.

The nature and scope of this course is limited to training divers and interested non-divers such as boat captains, water enthusiasts and non-diving family members to provide emergency cardiac care with an Automated External Defibrillator.

This course does not provide training for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or scuba diving rescue. The training exercises of this course presuppose that the ill or injured diver has already been brought to shore or is aboard the boat.