D.A.N. Oxygen First Aid Certification Course

The Oxygen First Aid 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 and work toward the Master Scuba Diver rating.

Prerequisites: Current CPR and First Aid (EFR)

Topics

Signs and symptoms of major diving injuries including near drowning and decompression illnesses (arterial gas embolism and decompression sickness).
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.
DAN Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries examination.

Skill Performance Objectives

To successfully complete the DAN Oxygen Provider course, participants must demonstrate skill and confidence during deployment, assembly and disassembly of all parts of the DAN Oxygen Unit (or other acceptable units).

The course participant must demonstrate skill and confidence while providing emergency oxygen to simulated injured divers by:

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

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

Identification of the main components of the DAN 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

What is Included

Oxygen First Aid Certification Card
Oxygen First Aid Book

Tuition: $75.00