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Divers
Alert Network - (DAN)
 Advanced
Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries
Why DAN Advanced Oxygen training?
The DAN Advanced Oxygen First
Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries provider ("DAN Advanced Oxygen
Provider") program is designed to:
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Demonstrate how to assemble and prepare the Manually Triggered
Ventilator (MTV) and Bag Valve Mask (BVM)
- State
the benefits of using the Manually Triggered Ventilator (MTV)
and Bag Valve Mask (BVM) for a non-breathing diver
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Demonstrate how to provide Oxygen First Aid with the MTV
resuscitator on a breathing and non-breathing diver Demonstrate
how to provide Oxygen First Aid with the Bag Valve Mask to a
non-breathing diver
Hours of Training
Approximately 3 hours.
The time needed to complete this course varies and depends on many
factors, including the number of students and their ability to
process the educational components of the program.
Knowledge Development
- O2
Resuscitation Systems (MTV and BVM)
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Providing Advanced Oxygen First Aid
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Recommendations for Advanced Oxygen Providers and equipment use
Skills Development
- CPR
Review
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Resuscitation with an MTV
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Resuscitation with a BVM
Learning Objectives
At the end of this program,
DAN Advanced Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries,
participants will be able to:
- Inspect
the MTV and / or Bag Valve Mask and determine readiness for use.
- Outline
the circumstances for using the MTV and / or Bag Valve Mask.
- List
the directions for ventilations with the MTV and / or Bag Valve
Mask.
- List
the potential problems associated with the use of the MTV and /
or Bag Valve Mask.
- List
the considerations for effective ventilations with the MTV and /
or Bag Valve Mask.
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Describe the characteristics of effective ventilation using the
MTV and / or Bag Valve Mask.
- Explain
the steps to follow for cleaning, disinfecting and maintenance
of the MTV and / or Bag Valve Mask.
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Disassemble and reassemble the MTV and / or Bag Valve Mask.
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Demonstrate the correct technique for testing the MTV and / or
Bag Valve Mask prior to using it.
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Demonstrate the correct technique for using the MTV 100 and / or
Bag Valve Mask to resuscitate non-breathing divers (during
training this will be done on a mannequin).
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Demonstrate the correct technique for using the MTV 100 to
provide oxygen to breathing divers.
The nature and scope of this
course is limited to training Oxygen Providers to provide first aid,
using the MTV and / or BVM for non-breathing injured divers.
This course does not provide
complete training for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or
advanced airway management skills.
Course participants must
complete the DAN Advanced Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries
examination with a minimum passing score of 80 percent. The
instructor will review the examination with each participant to
ensure mastery of the material.
What do I need to start?
- Current
CPR certification (within past 24 months)
- Oxygen
Provider training within 12 months
- Read
the appropriate DAN handbook prior to the class (provided with
course)
What will I need? (Included in Course Fee)
- DAN
Student Handbook (you will receive this when you enroll in the
course)
- DAN
Advanced O2 Slate
- DAN
Course Completion Card (you must renew every two years)
Where can I go from here?
By completion of the DAN Scuba Oxygen
provider course, you can request at an additional $25.00 charge the
PADI Distinctive Oxygen First Aid Specialty. This Specialty would
also count towards your
Master Scuba Diver
certification.
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