DAN Emergency O2
Learn the benefits of providing Emergency Oxygen during dive-related incidents and gain confidence using the specialized equipment.
Why You Should Take This Course:
This is an excellent course for Scuba Divers, Boat Crew, Lifeguards, Free-Divers, Mermaids or anyone who spends time in and around the water. Knowing how, and when, to administer emergency oxygen is a valuable skill to have in a dive emergency. This is the preferred first-aid for scuba diving injuries when early administration can drastically improve the outcome for an injured diver.
- Minimum Age: None
- Prerequisites: None
Course Schedule:
- Max Participants: 6
- Start time: 8AM (daily), or by appointment
- Duration:
- eLearning: complete BEFORE in-person session: 2-4 hours
- Practical session: 1-4 hours
What You Learn:
Become a DAN Emergency Oxygen Provider (EO2). Independent study eLearning, then Practical Applications with Bruce. No dives required. You will become proficient disassembling and assembling oxygen equipment for quick response in an emergency. Bruce will teach you: how to deploy a non-rebreather mask and a demand inhalator valve for a breathing diver: how to attach a rescue breathing mask with oxygen for a non-breathing diver; how to use a manually triggered resuscitator valve for a non-breathing diver; and how to provide emergency care to multiple divers simultaneously. This course teaches you how to administer life-saving oxygen first-aid to divers who may be suffering from decompression illness (DCI). You’ll learn how to recognize the signs and symptoms of decompression illness and respond to them accordingly.
Course Pricing: $175
- $175 includes DAN eLearning; practical session; and certification.
- Equipment: All equipment provided