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Diver's Alert Network (DAN)
Dive Medicine for Divers
(Visit Diver Alert Network, DAN's "Dive Medicine for Divers" webpage.)

Diver Dan's is looking forward to helping you become better prepared to respond to a diving emergency while diving. If you have any questions, or would like to sign up contact us today.

 
 

Who is Diver's Alert Network?

Divers Alert Network (DAN) is a non-profit medical and research organization dedicated to the safety and health of recreational scuba divers and is located at Duke University Medical Center.  DAN is supported by individual divers and by every diver association around the world.

Founded in 1980, DAN has served as a lifeline for the scuba industry by operating diving's only 24-hour emergency hotline, a lifesaving service for injured divers. Additionally, DAN operates a diving medical information line, conducts vital diving medical research, and develops and provides a number of educational programs for everyone from beginning divers to medical professionals.

What is the Dive Medicine for Divers Program?

When you want to know more than just basic first aid techniques, Dive Medicine for Divers is your next step. Ultimately, more knowledge and a better understanding of how our bodies react to the pressures and stresses of diving lead to safer divers as we understand our limitations and the limitations of the situation.

Created as an educational program to answer many questions divers ask, this new modular program, Dive Medicine for Divers Level 1, includes sections on fitness to dive, safety planning and basic physical examinations.

The course includes a selection of new skills and practical applications, along with lecture topics presented by a DAN Instructor Trainer or Instructor and video programs and additional self-study information.

The first three modules are:

Basic Examinations — this module teaches how to evaluate a diver’s respiratory and cardiac function using a stethoscope.

Fitness to Dive — this module discusses what it means to be physically fit enough to dive and the medical conditions that can keep divers out of the water. There is also a discussion of basic ear-clearing techniques.

Safety Planning — this module includes processes and procedures to make your dives safer, but also discusses how to deal with the aftermath of a dive accident, including taking care of the diver’s equipment for an investigation and taking care of the rescuers afterward.
 

How much is it going to cost me?

The total training fee is $50.00 and the fee is broken down in order to provide many training options to our clients. The breakdown is as follows:

$25.00 Registration Fee
$25.00 Instructor & Certification Fee

When you sign up for a class, the registration fee will be collected and the instructor will collect the instructor and certification fee during the class session.

Take a look at the schedules below and CLICK HERE to sign up online to reserve your spot for the next exciting class.

Hurry!  Class size is limited so early registration is recommended.

 

What is the class schedule?

The DAN Remote Emergency Medical Oxygen program is a one-evening class consisting of one classroom session (three hours).

Are there any Prerequisites?

You need to be 12 years or older and have a current certification in CPR and First Aid.  See our CPR & First Aid Training if needed.

You also need to have a current certification as an DAN On-Site Neurological Assessment for Divers Provider.  See our DAN On-Site Neurological Assessment for Divers Training if needed.

What will I need to buy?

Before the class begins you will need the Dive Medicine for Divers book.

OK - I'm ready! - What are the class dates?

Being a PADI 5-Star CDC, Diver Dan's has the largest staff of instructors in the Bay Area.  This allows us to offer class schedules that are sure to meet your needs.  However, if you find that you are unable to find a class that fits into you schedule, just let us know as there are many options available to you from private classes to participating in multiple classes, the choice is yours.

2010 Class Schedule

D.A.N. Dive Medicine for Divers Provider
2010 Course Class Schedule

Weeknight format: 7:00PM - 10:00PM

Start Date Format
January 14 Thursday
January 27 Wednesday
February 11 Thursday
February 24 Wednesday
March 11 Thursday
March 24 Wednesday
April 8 Thursday
April 28 Wednesday
May 6 Thursday
May 15 Wednesday
June 3 Thursday
June 16 Wednesday
July 1 Thursday
July 14 Wednesday
July 29 Thursday
August 11 Wednesday
August 26 Thursday
September 8 Wednesday
September 23 Thursday
October 6 Wednesday
October 21 Thursday
November 3 Wednesday
November 18 Thursday
December 15 Wednesday

If you'd like to organize your own private group lesson for a business, school, church or other group of individuals, refer to our current pricing schedule for private classes or contact us for more information.

Where can I go from here?

Continue your training with PADI’s Rescue Diver program, your next step in better preparing yourself for the unexpected.  Stop by the shop for more information on the PADI Rescue Diver program. 
After Becoming a DAN Remote Emergency Medical Oxygen Provider you may qualify as a DAN Diving Emergency Specialist (DES) Find out how or visit the Divers Alert Network Diving Emergency Specialist (DES) Website.