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Diving Emergency Specialist (DES)

 

Why take this Course?

 

Continuing education is an important way for divers to continue to hone their diving skills and improve as divers. Divers Alert Network understands the importance of being an active and involved diver who takes the time to learn about not just new dive techniques, but techniques to care for yourself and others injured in a dive accident.

To recognize this commitment to dive safety, DAN has created a recognition program called Diving Emergency Specialist. The DES designation is a way to commend divers who have sought out the training they need to be prepared buddies and safer divers.

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To earn this recognition, divers must hold current certifications in:

  • Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries (or equivalent)

 

Plus these three:

 

If you have taken a Diving Emergency Management Provider class, it must have included Advanced O2 and that must be reflected on your certification card.

 

You must also hold:

  • Rescue-level certification or higher with your training agency

  • Current CPR and first aid certifications

 

This program is open to any diver and includes DEMP + Neuro and includes books, DAN DES Emergency Pak and waterproof certification card.
 

DES recognition includes a:

  • plastic Diving Emergency Specialist certification card

  • DES certificate

  • DES shoulder patch

 

As a DES recognized diver, you will also receive:

  • Invitations to preview future DAN Online Seminars before they are released to public at no charge; and

  • A coupon good for 10% off oxygen units or accessories.

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Need Information?

  • Course will take 10 hours to complete

  • Course fee will be $20 (books included)

  • Questions regarding course content and registration may be directed to: Glen Faith (618-658-3811)

Diving Emergency Specialist
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