Diving First Aid for Professional Divers

Description

Divers Alert Network® (DAN®) developed this Diving First Aid for Professional Divers (DFA Pro) course specifically for individuals who dive as part of their job duties or volunteer activities. This includes people who are employed as scientific divers and public safety divers, as well as divers who are employed by or volunteer at aquariums. Since much of the content draws from DAN’s core diving first aid courses, this program is also well suited for dive professionals such as divemasters and dive instructors. Dive accidents are rare, but they may require prompt, specific action. However, one does not have to be a diver to render aid to someone who has had a diving accident or to someone who is in need of other assistance from a non-diving incident. This course addresses topics required by OSHA guidelines, including Bloodborne Pathogens. Other topics include scene safety, oxygen administration, neurological assessment, CPR — including use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and first aid for injuries from marine life. This course assumes that the injured diver has been removed from the water and, all scuba gear or other equipment has been removed, that training is available from other agencies. The sequencing of topics follows from a “most likely” scenario to a more “urgent care” one. Secondary care is covered in the latter part of the book. Successful completion of the Diving First Aid for Professional Divers course includes the demonstration of skill competency and passing a knowledge assessment. Upon completion, you will receive a provider card indicating that you have been trained in basic life support (including CPR) and first aid measures.