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Divers
Alert Network - (DAN)
Why DAN HMLI training?
The objectives of this course
are to train and educate the general diving public and interested
non-divers in the first aid techniques for a suspected hazardous
marine life injury. In addition, this course will introduce divers
to the identification of potentially hazardous marine life and how
to avoid hazardous marine life injuries. This program also provides
an excellent opportunity for experienced divers and instructors to
continue their education.
Hours of Training
Approximately 3.5 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.
Learning Objectives
At the end of this program,
First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries course, participants
will be able to:
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Identify the four types of hazardous marine life injuries.
- Name at
least five venomous marine animals.
- List
five common warning signs of an envenomation.
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Describe the appropriate first aid procedure for managing a
venomous marine animal injury.
- Name at
least three aquatic animals that may bite a diver.
- List
two common warning signs of marine animal bite.
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Describe the appropriate first aid procedure for managing a bite
from a marine animal.
- Name at
least three marine animals that may cause irritations to the
diver.
- List at
least four common warning signs of irritations.
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Describe the appropriate first aid procedure for accidental
contact with aquatic life.
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Identify two common types of seafood poisonings.
- Name at
least three types of fish that can cause seafood poisoning.
- List
three common warning signs of seafood poisoning.
- State
the reason why evaluation by a medical professional is necessary
when seafood poisoning is suspected.
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Describe the appropriate first aid procedures for managing
suspected seafood poisoning.
- Perform
a scene safety assessment.
- List
the steps in performing a scene safety assessment.
- Assess
the Airway, Breathing and Circulation (ABCs) of an injured
diver.
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Demonstrate a caring attitude towards a diver who becomes ill or
injured.
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Establish and maintain the Airway and Breathing (perform Rescue
Breathing) for an injured diver.
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Describe the importance of the use of supplemental oxygen as a
first aid measure for injured divers.
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Demonstrate the techniques for controlling bleeding including
direct pressure, elevation and the use of pressure dressings and
pressure points.
- Locate
and demonstrate the use of pressure points to control external
bleeding.
- Apply
dressings and bandages to manage wounds caused by hazardous
marine life.
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Demonstrate an ongoing assessment and manage shock.
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Demonstrate the pressure immobilization technique.
- List
the components of an Emergency Assistance Plan.
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Describe at least five techniques or guidelines that minimize
the risk of injury from marine animals.
The nature and scope of this
course is limited to training divers and interested non-divers such
as boat captains, water enthusiasts and non-diving family members to
identify potential hazardous marine life; to provide first aid for a
hazardous marine animal injury; and to prevent injuries caused by
hazardous marine life. This course does not provide training for
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) or scuba diving rescue. The
training exercises of this course presuppose that the ill or injured
diver has already been brought to shore or is aboard the boat.
Skill Performance Objectives
To successfully complete the
DAN First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries course,
participants must demonstrate skill and confidence providing first
aid to injured divers who have simulated hazardous marine life
injuries.
What do I need to start?
- 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
HMLI 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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First Aid for
Hazardous Marine Life Injuries
