First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries
The marine world is home to all sorts of wonderful plants and animals, and observing and interacting with them is all part of the fun of diving.
Although divers are encouraged never to touch the wildlife, accidents can happen.
Most injuries occur when divers get far too close to an organism’s defences.
Clumsily brushing a hand against a sea urchin's spines is a common mistake, and at Galaxsea Divers you can learn how to treat this and other more serious injuries.
You will be taught how to identify marine life that could harm you, and how to avoid getting injured. The course is also open to non-divers.
What do I need to start?
Although not necessary, it is recommended that Basic Life Support, including cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training is taken before studying this course.
What will I do?
The DAN First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries consists of knowledge development, skills development and assessment.
The knowledge development section will teach to identity hazardous marine life, learn how to provide first aid for such injuries, and review CPR.
The course will also improve your diving skills to avoid injuries from sea creatures.
In the hands-on skills development section your instructor will guide you to apply what you have learned in the knowledge development section.
By the end of the course you will:
• be confident in performing the first aid skills.
• be able to Identify different types of hazardous marine life including jellyfish stings, fish with venomous spines, blue-ringed octopus, sea snakes and many more.
• be able to recognise the warning signs of when an animal may bite.
• be able to describe the appropriate first aid treatment for dealing with venomous and non-venomous bites, irritations and other brushes with aquatic life.
• be able to recognise two common types of seafood poisonings and name fish that can cause seafood poisoning. You will be able to spot the symptoms and have the first aid skills for managing suspected cases.
The course does not provide training for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or scuba diving rescue and the training exercises of this course presuppose that the ill or injured diver has already been brought to shore or is aboard the boat.
How long will it take?
The course is scheduled for four hours but your instructor will take as long as needed for you to feel confident in your skills.
How do I book a DAN First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries Course?
It’s easy, and with convenient dates and times available, just contact our friendly dive centre.
What will I need?
A DAN First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries course student pack is available from the shop at Galaxsea Divers.
Apart from that, bring your intelligence, enthusiasm and, most importantly, your sense of humour.
How do I book a DAN First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries Course?
It’s easy, and with convenient dates and times available, just contact our friendly dive centre on 01473 71181 or at info@galaxsea.co.uk
Where can I go from here?
The DAN First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries Course will increase your diving 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.
