PADI Oxygen Provider Course

This course is designed to educate the general diving (and qualified non-diving) public to better recognise possible dive-related injuries and to provide emergency oxygen first aid while activating the local emergency medical services (EMS) and / or arranging for evacuation to the nearest available medical facility.

What do I need to start?
There are no training pre-requisites or age limits for this course, although having completed  First Aid and CPR training is recommended.

How long will it take?
2 - 3 Hours

What will I need? (provided as part of the course)
PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider Manual
Non-rebreather mask

Course Objective
The course is designed to train and educate the general diving public in the techniques of using oxygen as first aid for a suspected dive injury. In addition, this course will introduce novice divers to the fundamentals of recognising diving injury signs and symptoms, response and management. This program also provides an excellent opportunity for experienced divers and instructors to continue their education.

The course participant must demonstrate skill and confidence while providing emergency oxygen to simulated injured divers by:

1. Assessing the scene and oxygen provider safety
2. Deploying and operating the Oxygen Unit
3. Selecting and preparing the appropriate oxygen mask
4. Operating the Oxygen Unit and using these oxygen delivery devices:

• Demand inhalator valve and mask
• Constant-flow, non-rebreather mask
• Oronasal resuscitation mask with supplemental oxygen inlet

5. Identification of the main components of the Oxygen Unit

• Oxygen cylinder and valve
• Multi-function regulator
• Oxygen washer
• Constant-flow controller
• Demand inhalator valve
• Oronasal mask
• Non-rebreather mask
• Oronasal resuscitation mask with supplemental oxygen inlet

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To book your PADI Course, call our telephone booking line: 0115 929 0707 or book on-line. We operate across various locations offering flexibility and choice. Combination courses, one to one tuition, mid-week and holiday courses are available.

Please contact the Dive Centre for further details. We are always adding to the schedules, if the dates are not convenient, just ask.