Advanced Emergency Training for Dive Professionals

When emergencies happen in or around the water, the right training can make all the difference. The DAN Basic Life Support (BLS) & Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries course combines two essential emergency response certifications into one comprehensive program. Developed by Divers Alert Network (DAN), this internationally recognised course places a strong emphasis on emergency care for divers while expanding your knowledge of marine-related injuries and advanced first aid techniques.

Ideal for commercial, professional, scientific divers, aquarium staff, volunteers, and dedicated recreational divers, this course equips you with the confidence and practical skills to respond effectively until professional medical assistance arrives.

Prerequisites

There are:

• No minimum diving certification required.
• No previous medical experience required.
• A willingness to learn lifesaving emergency response skills.

This course is suitable for anyone involved in diving or working around the aquatic environment.

Course Outline

This comprehensive DAN combination course integrates Basic Life Support (BLS) and Emergency Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries, while placing additional focus on dive-related emergencies and marine injuries.

Throughout the course you’ll learn how to:

• Perform high-quality CPR and Basic Life Support.
• Safely use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
• Administer emergency oxygen for diving injuries.
• Assess and manage medical emergencies.
• Recognise and respond to decompression illness.
• Treat hazardous marine life injuries and envenomations.
• Manage traumatic injuries, bleeding, fractures, shock, and airway emergencies.
• Develop emergency action plans for dive operations.
• Respond confidently to emergencies until advanced medical care arrives.

Course topics include:

• Anatomy & Physiology
• Atmospheric Gases
• Decompression Illness
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Emergency Action Planning
• Scene Safety & Patient Assessment
• Neurological Assessment
• Oxygen Administration
• CPR & AED Use
• Foreign Body Airway Obstruction
• Medical Emergencies
• Temperature-Related Injuries
• Slips, Falls & Secondary Assessment
• Hazardous Marine Life Injuries
• Envenomations & Marine Toxins
• Traumatic Injuries
• Seafood Poisonings
• Life-Threatening Complications

Learning Materials

You’ll receive access to the official DAN learning materials before your practical training begins, allowing you to study at your own pace and arrive prepared for the hands-on emergency scenarios and skills development sessions.

Getting Started

Once you’ve enrolled, one of our qualified Zero Limits Diving Instructors will contact you to provide your learning materials and schedule your practical training dates.

Practical training is completed over 2 days and is usually conducted over weekends, with weekday training available by prior arrangement.

Your DAN BLS & Oxygen First Aid Course Includes

• Official DAN learning materials
• Professional instruction by qualified instructors
• Hands-on CPR and AED training
• Emergency oxygen administration training
• Marine injury management scenarios
• Practical emergency response exercises
• Internationally recognised DAN Certification

Take Your Emergency Skills Further

Whether you’re pursuing a career in diving or simply want to be prepared for real-world emergencies, this course provides one of the most comprehensive emergency response qualifications available. It pairs perfectly with the PADI Rescue Diver, PADI Divemaster, and professional-level dive training, giving you the confidence to respond effectively both underwater and on the surface.

Be the Person Others Can Rely On

Emergencies are unpredictable, but your response doesn’t have to be. With advanced emergency response training from Zero Limits Diving, you’ll gain the knowledge, confidence, and practical skills to protect both divers and those around you—because the greatest adventure is returning home safely after every dive.