Oxygen First Aid for Aquatic Emergencies
Oxygen (O2) is vital for most life on earth, but it can also be a killer. The gas makes up 21 per cent of the air that we breathe, but at stronger concentrations is very reactive and can cause fires and explosions. In fact enriched air, where the oxygen concentration is more than 21 percent, can be toxic if breathed at the pressures associated with recreational diving.
Join Galaxsea Divers on this course and learn how to safely handle O2, discover how its speedy administration could ease a diver’s injuries, or even save their life.
The Dan Oxygen First Aid for Aquatic Emergencies course, also referred to as Aquatic Oxygen Provider, is designed to train and educate divers and other interested people to recognise possible aquatic related injuries and to provide oxygen as first aid for a suspected aquatic injury whilst activating the local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) or arranging transport/evacuation to the nearest medical facility.
What do I need to start?
The DAN Oxygen First Aid for Aquatic Emergencies course is open to all, divers, snorkelers, and also if there is a non-diver who accompanies you on your dive adventures, it may be a good idea to involve them in case an aquatic emergency arises.
What will I do?
The DAN Oxygen First Aid for Aquatic Emergencies course consists of knowledge development, skills development and assessment.
In the classroom you will learn how to recognise the symptoms of aquatic injuries and be confident and competent to help.
You will practice using different techniques to provide emergency oxygen first aid appropriate for the patient’s condition, and learn how to contact the emergency services with the necessary details.
By the end of the course you will:
- 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.
How long will it take?
The course is scheduled for four hours but your instructor will work with you for as long as needed for you to feel confident and competent in your skills.
How do I book a DAN Oxygen First Aid for Aquatic Emergencies course?
It’s easy, and with convenient dates and times available, just contact our friendly dive centre.
What will I need?
DAN Oxygen First Aid for Aquatic Emergencies student packs are available at the shop.
Apart from that, bring your intelligence, enthusiasm and, most importantly, your sense of humour.
Where can I go from here?
The DAN Oxygen First Aid for Aquatic Emergencies course will increase your diving skills and knowledge, first aid skills and knowledge, and boost your confidence.
Why not take other DAN courses to build on this knowledge base and become a more confident and competent diver?
