Basic Life Support (BLS)
Although diving accidents are rare, the sport often takes divers to remote areas to explore wrecks, reefs and other features. Being so far from the medical services could be a problem if an emergency arises. When anyone is injured in an accident they need help from someone trained in first aid as soon as possible. Therefore learning some first aid skills to cope until the professionals arrive could prove vital.
Join Galaxsea Divers on the DAN Basic Life Support (BLS) course to learn skills that could help a diver after an accident, and perhaps even save their life.
What do I need to start?
The DAN Basic Life Support course is open to all, so 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 emergency arises.
What will I do?
The DAN Basic Life Support course consists of knowledge development, skills development and assessment.
By the end of the course you will be able to:
• explain basic anatomy and physiology.
• list the four links of the “chain of survival”
• explain why BLS is important
• recognise danger and perform a scene safety assessment
• protect against cross infection
• describe the function of chest compressions and ventilations
• explain how to avoid Gastric distension
• check responsiveness and reassure an injured person
• open the airway and check for normal breathing
• activate the EMS
• perform chest compressions and rescue breathing – CPR
• explain the advantage of oxygen during resuscitation and the importance of defibrillation
• provide care for choking
• explain why an unconscious, breathing victim must be placed in the recovery position and be able to demonstrate this
• describe the function of the blood and provide care for external bleeding
• explain shock, name at causes and warning signs, and provide care for injured persons in shock.
How long will it take?
The course is scheduled for eight 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 Basic Life Support course?
It’s easy, and with convenient dates and times available, just contact our friendly dive centre.
What will I need?
DAN Basic Life Support course student packs are available from the shop at Galaxsea Divers.
Apart from that, bring your intelligence, enthusiasm and, most importantly, your sense of humour.
Where can I go from here?
The DAN Basic Life Support 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?
