Competency –Oxygen First Aid for Dive Accidents 10523NAT

This program is suitable for people of all levels, from novice to instructor. The course consists of one unit of competency: Provide Oxygen in Dive Accidents

Content Summary: The DAN Oxygen Provision in Dive Accidents course is focused on providing oxygen first aid for diving injuries, as well as for other situations where the provision of emergency oxygen may be beneficial. This course provides invaluable knowledge and skills to assist an injured diver.

• Recognition and dealing with a Diving Injury
• Revision of respiration and circulation
• Hazards and precautions with handling oxygen
• Benefits of providing oxygen first aid
• Oxygen equipment
• Using the selected oxygen unit
• Accident management
• Cleaning and maintenance of oxygen equipment

Course Duration: Up to 4 hours

Entry Requirements: Participants must be 14 years or older, and also must have completed the Course in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation or hold an equivalent and current CPR certificate

Participants must have basic English-speaking skills and reading skills unless training materials are provided in the appropriate non-English language.They must also have the strength and agility to manage CPR and other emergency situations.

Assessment: Progressive assessment of the competencies will be conducted throughout the course using practical exercises and tasks with a multiple choice theory test at the end.

Award: After the competent completion of all of the required skills and when registration procedures have been completed, you will receive a Statement of Attainment from DAN (RTO# 4659). The program is recognised by State and National government recognition authorities under National Training Recognition Scheme.