Specialty Course
     
Become Advanced Oxygen First Aid Specialty Diver
 

Most diving related incidents have hypoxia as one of the consequences. Being able to provide oxygen in an emergency is an essential skill for all divers, for boat crew and diving professionals. Basic oxygen first aid skills are taught in several courses. The Advanced Oxygen First Aid Specialty goes beyond that point. The course does not only teach when and how to give oxygen, but also goes into detail on the physiological processes that take place in the body before and after you start providing first aid. The course creates understanding rather than „just knowledge“.

The program is modular. You progress trough the medical background and technical considerations step-by-step. At the end of each segment you answer questions. Correct answers give you access to the next course segment. After completion of the last segment, you receive a document that allows you access to the practical part of the course. With this document you can address yourself to one of the instructors that are qualified to complete the practical part and to become certified as an Advanced Oxygen First Aid Specialty Diver.

In the practical part of the course you will learn details about different types of equipment for first aid with oxygen, including the techniques for assembly and disassembly of that equipment. You will also participate in a number of accident simulations (scenarios) that allow you to apply your knowledge of the medical and technical aspects in “real life”.

This specialty is aimed at divers who are really interested in how things work. Rather than just being able to help an injured diver, they want to understand the processes that go on in the body of the diver while they are performing first aid. The level of the course is high, but we have avoided the use of complicated terminology. The physiological concepts are explained on the basis of concepts with which divers already are familiar. This makes the course accessible and understandable for all.

For participation in this course you must be a certified diver and you must have a first aid certificate (including CPR). The minimum required level is PADI Open Water Diver or an equivalent certification level from another training organization. Your first aid diploma may not be older than 24 months. The official minimum age is 12, but you must be advised that this course has an advanced level that will proof to be too challenging for some kids of that age.

The price for the online part of your training is 69 Euro. For the price of the practical part, you can address yourself to the internet page of the instructor of your choice. After completion of the last course segment, your access code will remain active for another month. This allows you to refresh your memory before starting the practical part of your training.

 
 
 
 
 
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Is it common that Specialty Courses are done via the internet?
Courses on the internet can only be offered by the person or institution who is owner of the copyright of the course content. The number of these entities offering their programs on the internet is increasing. In all cases there is a practical training requirement that requires you to do part of your training with an Instructor. For full-online courses a credentials can not be offered. For such programs, you thus do not receive a certification, but just a confirmation of participation. This is the reason why such programs are not called “courses”, but “seminars”.
Can anybody participate in these courses?

No. The system refuses course enrolment when the birth date of the applicant indicates an age under twelve. Verification of certification level is not possible via the internet. The courses offered on this page are continuing education courses. This means that participants must already be certified as a diver and in some cases must fulfill additional requirements. The prerequisites are listed in the course information that you should read before signing-up for the program. The instructor who will do the practical part of your course will verify that you fulfill the prerequisites before starting that part of your training. There are no certification requirements for seminars.

Are these courses only available for divers with a PADI certification?

No. Any certified diver (at the required course level) may participate in the courses and seminars. After successful completion of the course, you will be issued a PADI certification. If you are not sure if your certification fulfills the required level for the course of your choice, you can ask clarification via info@specialty-instructor.com.

 
 
 
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