Be Prepared When Every Breath Matters

In a diving emergency, the right response during the first few minutes can make a significant difference. The DAN Emergency Oxygen Provider course teaches you how to recognise diving-related injuries and confidently administer emergency oxygen while awaiting professional medical assistance. Whether you’re a diver, dive professional, boat crew member, or someone who regularly spends time around the water, these lifesaving skills are an invaluable addition to your training.

At Zero Limits Diving, we believe that preparation creates confidence. This internationally recognised course equips you with practical knowledge and hands-on experience, helping you respond quickly and effectively when it matters most.

Prerequisites

There are:

• No minimum age requirements
• No previous medical experience required
• No diving certification required

Anyone interested in improving dive safety and emergency preparedness is welcome to enrol.

Course Outline

Through interactive classroom sessions and practical exercises, you’ll learn how to:

• Recognise the signs and symptoms of diving-related injuries.
• Understand how oxygen helps treat diving emergencies.
• Safely handle and administer emergency oxygen.
• Assemble, inspect, and operate oxygen delivery systems.
• Select the appropriate oxygen delivery method for different situations.
• Respond confidently while awaiting emergency medical services.

Course topics include:

• Atmospheric Gases
• Respiration and Circulation
• Decompression Illness
• Oxygen and Diving Injuries
• Safe Handling of Oxygen
• Oxygen Delivery Systems and Components
• Practical Skills Development

Learning Materials

You’ll receive access to the official DAN Emergency Oxygen Provider learning materials before your practical training begins, allowing you to build a solid understanding of oxygen administration and emergency response before developing your skills with your instructor.

Getting Started

Once you’ve enrolled, one of our qualified Zero Limits Diving Instructors will contact you to arrange your training dates and provide everything you need to begin the course.

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

Your Emergency Oxygen Provider Course Includes

• DAN learning materials
• Professional instruction
• Practical oxygen administration training
• Use of oxygen delivery equipment during training
• Realistic emergency scenarios
• Internationally recognised DAN Emergency Oxygen Provider Certification
• Digital DAN eCard

Continue Your Rescue Training

The DAN Emergency Oxygen Provider course perfectly complements both the Emergency First Response (EFR) and PADI Rescue Diver courses. Together, these certifications provide the knowledge and practical skills needed to confidently respond to both everyday medical emergencies and diving-related incidents.

Confidence to Help When It Matters Most

The ability to recognise a diving emergency and provide oxygen can make a life-changing difference. By learning these essential skills, you’ll become a more confident diver, a better dive buddy, and someone others can rely on in an emergency.

Join Zero Limits Diving and be prepared to make every breath count—because the greatest adventure is knowing you can help save a life.