Diving First Aid for Professional Divers

(DFA PRO)

Academics (12 hours)
Knowledge Development

Duty of Care and Emotion Response
Basic Science
Dive Emergency Preparation
Response and Assessment
Oxygen First Aid in Scuba Diving Injuries
Secondary Care
Hazardous Marine Life Injuries/First Aid

Skills Training

Scene Safety Assessment
F-A-S-T Assessment
Cranial Nerves
Demand Valve
Resus. w/Bag Valve Mask
Suctioning
Immobilization Techniques
Shock Management
Recovery Position
Mental Function
O2 Equipment use
Rescue Breathing
Airway Obstruction
Injury Management
Allergic Reactions
Initial Assessment
Taking Vital Signs
Coordination/Balance
CPR
AED
Splinting
Applying Tourniquet
Combined Skills Scenarios
Traumatic Injuries
Secondary Asset
Manual Venti
Nonrebreather
Motor Function
Taking History
Glove Use

Tuition: Includes all training, PDF textbook, e-learning, Pocket Mask, Non-Rebreather Mask, Latex Gloves, Training Slates, Electronic Certification Card & Plastic Certification Card. =$395.00

The Diving First Aid for Professional Divers (DFA Pro) course is designed to teach the knowledge and skills needed to provide the range of care that may be required for divers in an occupational dive setting. DFA Pro is required for all NAUI Leadership Courses (Skin Diving Instructor, Assistant Instructor, Dive Master and Instructor)