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“.
Training starts with the theoretical background and then allows you to practice what you have learned in scenarios. The theory is split in a part covering the medical background and a technical part on the features and possibilities of the various types of equipment that are available for first aid with oxygen. You should be able to finish the course is a day. You can opt to do the theory for this rating online. In that case half a day to complete the practical part of the course should be enough. If you are planning to do more courses at the College, the practical part for your Advanced Oxygen First Aid Instructor course can be done bit-by-bit over some days.
For teaching this course you will need an instructor kit (either a complete or a basic version). If you want to prepare yourself and want to order the instructor kit before you arrive, we recommend you to do so via Scuba-Logistics. On that web page you can not only order your personal supplies, but also additional books (at an interesting price) to sell to your future students.
The College can offer complete flexibility for the scheduling of your course. You can opt for half or full days, do several days of training without taking a break or take your course one day at a time. Learning is a personal experience and you should opt for a schedule that fits your needs. The current prices for our courses and services are found in the latest version of our brochure.
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