The PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider Course with EMERALD COAST SCUBA

Be the one ready to help a fellow diver should the need arise by becoming a PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider.

All divers know that OXYGEN is the primary first aid for an injured diver. Now you can learn how to set up and administer oxygen in a variety of situations. You’ll get hands on experience in the set-up, deployment, delivery, care and maintenance of a standard O2 system.

The DAN O2 Administration Course is perfect for all divers AND non-divers who want to be able to assist at the dive site. There is no minimum age and no dive certification required. The certification takes approximately 4 hours (2 year certification).

The Fun Part

Breathe easy—knowing that you know how to recognise illnesses treatable by emergency oxygen. Being the best buddy you can be means being prepared – especially in a time of need.

What You Learn

You learn how to:

• Recognise diving illnesses treatable by emergency oxygen
• Properly setup equipment
• Administer emergency oxygen

The Scuba Gear You Use

Scuba gear is not necessary to take this course.

The Learning Materials

You Need The PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider Manual is an important component of PADI’s Emergency Oxygen training program. Before class, you’ll review a step-by-step explanation of when and how to provide emergency oxygen. You’ll also learn about safety considerations, and how to assemble and disassemble emergency oxygen equipment. The care-at-a-glance card is a quick reference guide to pack in your gear bag and review in case of an emergency.

For all your learning materials and equipment, contact EMERALD COAST SCUBA.

Prerequisites

Though suited for divers, this course has no prerequisites and doesn’t include dives, which means it is equally applicable to those who are around divers – boat crew, non-diving buddies, lifeguards, and shore staff. You don’t need any previous CPR or first aid training to take the course.

Your Next Adventure

The Emergency First Response certification, which covers CPR and first aid, pairs perfectly with the Emergency Oxygen Provider course. You’ll also want to be sure to complete your Rescue Diver and Master Scuba Diver rating to be the best prepared dive buddy around.

For more information about this or other PADI courses have a chat with one of the EMERALD COAST SCUBA Team members.