Our OAMI Dive & Marine Medicine: Dive & Marine Medicine 101 course is designed to provide divers, boaters, and marine enthusiasts with essential knowledge and skills in dive and marine medicine. Whether you’re a novice diver, seasoned sailor, or marine professional, this comprehensive course covers key topics in dive medicine, marine environmental hazards, emergency response, and safety protocols to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience on and under the water.
Course Highlights
Dive Medicine Fundamentals: Explore the principles of dive medicine, including gas laws, decompression theory, pressure effects on the body, and dive-related medical conditions. Learn how to assess and manage common dive injuries and illnesses, such as decompression sickness, barotrauma, and nitrogen narcosis, to ensure diver safety and well-being.
Marine Environmental Hazards: Gain insights into marine environmental hazards and their potential impact on divers and marine enthusiasts. Learn how to recognize and mitigate risks associated with marine life encounters, hazardous marine organisms, marine pollution, and environmental factors, such as currents, tides, and weather conditions.
Emergency Response Protocols: Acquire knowledge and skills for responding to dive and marine emergencies effectively. Learn how to conduct dive accident assessments, initiate emergency oxygen administration, perform basic life support techniques, and coordinate emergency evacuation procedures in collaboration with dive partners and emergency responders.
Safety Protocols and Best Practices: Understand the importance of safety protocols and best practices for safe diving and marine activities. Learn how to conduct pre-dive safety checks, plan dive profiles, monitor dive conditions, and implement emergency action plans to prevent accidents and minimize risks while underwater.
Practical Skills Training: Engage in hands-on practical training exercises, including dive accident simulations, emergency response drills, and marine rescue scenarios, to apply dive and marine medicine principles in real-world situations. Receive personalized guidance and feedback from experienced instructors to enhance your skills and confidence in dive and marine medicine.
Target Audience
Divers
Dive instructors
Dive masters
Boat captains
Marine professionals
Marine enthusiasts
Certification
Upon completion of the Dive & Marine Medicine 101 course, participants will receive a certificate of completion from OAMI, recognizing their participation and achievement in dive and marine medicine education.
Duration
The duration of the Dive & Marine Medicine 101 course may vary depending on the specific content covered and the needs of the participants. Typically, the course spans one day, providing comprehensive instruction and hands-on practice in dive and marine medicine principles and skills.
Outcome
By participating in the Dive & Marine Medicine 101 course, participants will gain essential knowledge and skills to navigate the underwater world safely, respond effectively to dive and marine emergencies, and promote diver safety and well-being. With a focus on practical skills training and real-world scenarios, participants will emerge from the course empowered to enjoy marine adventures with confidence, competence, and a commitment to safety.