Mossel Bay Yachting Academy

FIRST AID FOR PROFESSIONAL DIVERS

Despite all the best training and planning, sometimes the unexpected happens. Whether due to environmental conditions, medical emergencies or accidents, divers and professionals may be called upon to intervene. In order to be prepared, NAUI provides training in First Aid, CPR, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, Oxygen Administration and First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries. All training complies with the latest International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) standards.

In addition to meeting NAUI requirements for leadership and dive safety, NAUI training is recognized by the US Coast Guard for meeting the requirements for a US Captain’s Licensing. Certification at the professional rescuer level is also required for all active NAUI Leaders, Instructors and Rescue Divers. With NAUI first aid training, you are not only among the best trained divers in the world, you will also be among the best prepared to respond in the unlikely event of a diving emergency or accident.

What to expect during your NAUI First Aid Course in Mossel Bay: 

    • Prerequisite: No previous Certification/Experience/Knowledge required (CPR certification is highly recommended)
    • Minimum Age: There is no minimum age to participate in this course
  • Knowledge Development: 

NAUI First Aid Courses Available: 

  • Basic Life Support: CPR and First Aid (BLS) 
  • CPR: Health Care Provider (HCP) 
  • Emergency Oxygen for Scuba Diving Injuries (EO2) 
  • Neurological Assessment (Neuro) 
  • First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries (HMLI) 
  • Diving Emergency Management Provider (DEMP) 
  • Diving First Aid for Professional Divers (DFA Pro)

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