DAN DIVING EMERGENCY SPECIALIST (DES)
The remote location of most dive sites, whether a few hours from shore or days from civilization, requires more advanced care than that offered by traditional rescue training. In addition, dive leaders need to know how to deal with minor marine life injuries, a subject rarely addressed in traditional first aid courses. Solid training, skills and knowledge development in diving emergency techniques helps all divers recognize and react properly to diving emergencies.
To recognize this commitment to dive safety, DAN has created a recognition program called Diving Emergency Specialist (DES). The DES designation recognizes divers and dive professionals who have taken the valuable training to be prepared professionals and safer divers.
This first module within Phase III includes five DAN Instructor-level courses:
1. Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries Instructor: The DAN Oxygen Instructor course prepares dive leaders to teach the DAN Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries Provider course.
2. Automated External Defibrillators (AED) for Scuba Diving Instructor:
Learn how to recognize the warning signs of sudden cardiac arrest and administer first aid using basic life support techniques and AEDs.
3. Advanced Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries Instructor: This advanced-level program is designed to train existing DAN Oxygen Providers to use the MTV-100 and a Bag Valve Mask while providing care for a non-breathing injured diver.
4. First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries Instructor: Serious hazardous marine life injuries are rare, but most divers experience minor discomfort from unintentional encounters with fire coral, jellyfish and other marine creatures. This course prepares dive leaders to teach the First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries course.
5. On-Site Neurological Assessment for Divers Instructor: Learn how to conduct a neurological assessment on a potentially injured diver. The information gained in this assessment can help convince a diver of the need for oxygen first aid, and help a dive physician determine the proper treatment.
The knowledge and skills acquired will include:
• Provide Oxygen to a non-breathing or breathing injured diver
• Administer basic life support techniques using an AED
• Ventilations using the MTV-100 & Bag Valve Mask
• Perform appropriate first aid procedures for accidental contact with aquatic life
• Assess body systems for impairment due to diving related maladies
• How to market, prepare and conduct DAN programs
Entry Requirements:
Candidates must have the following:
• A rescue-level certification or higher with your training agency
• Current CPR and First Aid Instructor certifications.
• DAN Membership
• Current DAN Oxygen Provider
• Active Open Water Scuba Instructor or Assistant Instructor
Minimum age:
18 years
Course Materials:
The following books and materials are required for the DES course:
• DAN Instructor Core Manual Oxygen First Aid for Scuba diving Injuries instructor PacK
• DAN AED for Scuba Diving Instructor Pack
• DAN Advanced Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries Instructor Pack
• DAN First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Instructor Pack
• DAN On-Site Neurological Assessment for Divers Instructor Pack
These books and materials are included with tuition when enrolled in Phase III. If taking the individual DAN courses as stand-alone course, then the candidate is responsible for the purchase of the books and materials. Prices are available on the Pro Dive Books and Materials Order Form.
Equipment Needed:
The following equipment is required for the DES course:
• Pocket mask
• Non-rebreather mask
At Pro Dive we have special student package pricing discounts for all our students.
Schedule & Dates:
Career Format Schedule
Days 1 and 2 – DES Training
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Classroom sessions
2010 COURSE SCHEDULEMay 4-5 Jun 22-23 Aug 3-4 Sep 14-15 Oct 12-13 Dec 7-8
Certification Awarded:
DAN Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries Instructor
DAN AED for Scuba Diving Instructor
DAN Advanced Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries Instructor
DAN First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries Instructor
DAN On-Site Neurological Assessment for Divers Instructor
The DAN Diving Emergency Specialist (DES) Instructor recognition is given to individuals who hold the above instructor-level certifications.
Price:
$750 - Diving Emergency Specialist Module
Individual DAN Instructor Specialty courses:
$150 DAN Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries Instructor
$125 DAN AED for Scuba Diving Instructor
$125 DAN Advanced Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries Instructor
$125 DAN First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries Instructor
$125 DAN On-Site Neurological Assessment for Divers Instructor
Our course cost includes classroom sessions. Application fees and all course materials are additional unless enrolled in the Phase III.
The entire Phase III is $1,695 and includes DAN DES Instructor, all application fees, book and materials.
The DES certification fee of $20 is not included in Phase III. If courses are taken individually as stand-alone courses, then the candidate is responsible for certification and application fees. DAN Instructor Fee $25.
Get Started Today:
Simply call us at 1-800-PRO-DIVE or 954-776-3483, or email us Here to get you registered for the class. For those who are local, please come by for a tour and register in person. A small deposit is requested to hold your spot and at that time we will provide you with your books and materials for your training. You may also download the Pro Dive Orientation Packet to get started on your Medical Questionnaire and pre-course assignments. We look forward to training you!