Rescue, First Aid, CPR & D.A.N Course Package
Aim of the Course:
- We provide a comprehensive rescue qualification and thus include DAN Diving Emergency Management Provider (DEMP) course along with First Aid & Basic Life Support (EFR).
- These courses trains divers in the knowledge and skills needed to manage risks and effectively handle limited in-water problems and diving emergencies.
- You will learn to recognise and manage stress in other divers, rescue panicked divers and rescue unresponsive divers both on the surface and at depth.
- Divers will gain increased comfort and confidence by understanding how to recognize and prevent stress.
Duration:
- Training materials are designed so that you can study the academics at your own pace when it’s convenient for you. Please enquire about online study options.
- Please start with your course material well in advance to give you enough time to read through and complete theory / knowledge reviews prior to our academic session at the store.
- Estimated time to complete online theory / knowledge reviews ± 3 hours of home study.
- The in store academic session comprises of approximately 3 hours. This time is dedicated to Rescue theory prior to a comprehensive pool session.
- The 2 pool sessions takes ± 3 hours each and will be booked during your theory day.
- DAN Diving Emergency Management Provider (DEMP) theory in store ± 3 hours, followed by practical application on a one to one ratio ± 2 hours. Will be booked with you well in advanced.
- First Aid & Basic Life Support (EFR) theory in store ± 3 hours, followed by practical application ± 2 hours. Will be booked with you well in advanced.
- Final evaluation will be determined after successful completion of the written exams, pool sessions and practical assessments.
Prerequisites:
- Minimum age of 12 years for the PADI Rescue Diver course / SSI Diver Stress & Rescue course.
- Proof of Open Water Diver qualification or the equivalent thereof.
- Proof of last logged dive (up to date logbook).
- A medical statement by a licensed physician stating that you are medically fit to scuba dive.
- Recent ID photo (required for training record).
- Full payment required before commencement of course.
Course Content:
A diving emergency is rarely a single event. More often than not, separate small problems can compound into a larger emergency. Alpha Dive Centre’s Rescue Dive course combines 7 courses into 1:
- SSI Stress and Rescue or PADI Rescue Diver
- SSI React Rite or PADI Emergency First Aid Responder (EFR)
- DAN Diving Emergency Management Provider (DEMP)
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- O2 provider
- Advanced O2 provider
- Hazardous Marine Life Injuries (HMLI)
This programme integrates the knowledge and skills from several training programs into a single course. After completing the skills and knowledge development portions of this program, a diver can then bring everything together in a Rescue scenario.
Equipment Requirements:
- You will be required to provide your own basic snorkelling equipment, soft gear (minimum snorkel, mask, fins and booties). Gloves are recommended.
- We strongly recommend your own wetsuit and weight system.
- We strongly recommend your own hard gear set (BC, Regulator, Octo combo).
- If you are planning to purchase any equipment before the course, it would be advised to obtain advice from your instructor first.
- Graduates will be invited to join Alpha Dive Centre’s elite Rescue Group on purchasing your own Rescue Divers Identification Vest.
- T & C apply.
Costs:
Alpha Dive Centre’s Rescue Package: R5 900*
Includes:
- SSI Stress and Rescue or PADI Rescue Diver
- SSI React Rite or PADI Emergency First Aid Responder (EFR)
- DAN Diving Emergency Management Provider (DEMP)
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
- O2 provider
- Advanced O2 provider
- Hazardous Marine Life Injuries (HMLI)
Exclusions:
- Transport
- Boat Charter fee where applicable
- Diving medical examination by a licensed physician (if older than 12 months since last examination)
- Public pool entry fees, if applicable
- MPA permit (can be obtained at the Post Office)
If you’re interested in this course, please contact us