Rescue Diver & First Aid Courses
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PADI/EFR (Emergency First Response)
- Emergency First Response – Primary and Secondary Care:
Comprehensive first aid and CPR training covering life-threatening emergencies (Primary Care) and non-life-threatening injuries/illnesses (Secondary Care). Focus on patient assessment, injury management, CPR, AED use, and emergency planning. - Emergency First Response – Care for Children:
Pediatric-focused emergency training. Learn CPR, AED, and first aid for infants and children, addressing injuries, illnesses, choking, and emergency scene management. - Emergency Oxygen Provider:
Learn how to administer oxygen in dive-related emergencies such as decompression sickness, lung overexpansion injuries, and near-drowning. Includes equipment assembly, delivery methods (mask vs. demand valve), and safety considerations.
DAN (Divers Alert Network)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR & First Aid:
Core life-saving skills, including adult and child CPR, AED use, and first aid techniques for bleeding, burns, shock, and other emergencies. - Emergency Oxygen for Diving Injuries:
Teaches recognition and response to dive-related injuries. Learn how to administer oxygen, use different delivery devices, and assist divers suffering from decompression illness or lung injuries. - Diving First Aid for Professional Divers (DFA Pro):
Comprehensive training covering BLS, neurological assessment, marine life injuries, hazardous marine life management, and emergency oxygen use—ideal for dive professionals and serious divers. - Prepared Diver:
Focuses on dive accident prevention through case studies, self-assessment, and proactive planning. Aimed at increasing diver awareness and safety practices.
American Heart Association (AHA)
- Basic Life Support (BLS):
Designed for healthcare providers, covering one- and two-rescuer CPR, AED use, bag-mask techniques, and team dynamics in emergency care. - Heartsaver CPR/AED/First Aid:
Community-level training in adult/child/infant CPR, AED usage, bleeding control, choking relief, and basic first aid skills.
American Red Cross (ARC)
- CPR for Professional Rescuers:
Advanced CPR training focusing on professional rescuer techniques, including team-based response, BVM use, and assessment-driven care. - First Aid/CPR/AED:
Standard certification covering first aid, CPR, and AED use for lay responders, including adult, child, and infant care.
ECSI (Emergency Care & Safety Institute)
- Advanced First Aid, CPR, and AED:
Comprehensive certification including advanced airway techniques, bleeding control, fracture management, and medical emergency response. - BLS for Healthcare Providers:
CPR and AED skills, airway management, two-person resuscitation, and advanced cardiac emergency response skills. - CPR and AED (Adult, Child, Infant):
Standard CPR and AED training tailored to each age group. - First Aid:
Basic wound care, bleeding control, burn management, allergic reactions, and other common injuries/illnesses. - Oxygen Administration:
Focuses on safe delivery of oxygen to breathing and non-breathing individuals, covering various oxygen delivery systems. - Wilderness First Aid:
Teaches assessment and care for injuries and illnesses in remote settings where professional help may be delayed, including splinting, wound management, and evacuation considerations.