Dive First Aid (DFA) by DAN
Simply the best in emergency care training.
DFA is the most comprehensive first aid course in the dive industry. Divers and non-divers will gain an essential set of first aid and risk-mitigation skills.
DFA includes all the content from DAN Basic Life Support (BLS) including CPR and first aid skills, all the content of the Emergency Oxygen for Diving Injuries, plus neurological assessments and first aid for hazardous marine life injuries. In the neurological assessment portion of the DFA course, you will learn how to recognize neurological injuries by performing a neurological assessment and how to collect vital information useful to emergency medical services. In the hazardous marine life injuries portion, you will learn how to identify some of the most common marine life injuries as well as the first aid skills to treat them.
This course is required for any professional certification (divermaster/instructor).
It is stongly encouraged for any student in Rescue Class & recommended for all divers.
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All the skills to save a life
we hope you never need.
Dive First Aid (DFA) by DAN is a singular solution to the multifaceted challenges divers may face in an emergency providing an unbelievable value we hope you never need.
Prerequisites
- There is no minimum age, everyone benefits from this training
- A desire to have the knowledge to assist someone in their time of need
- You do not need to be a diver to take this course.
E-Learning
Utilizing DAN's e-learning system, informative videos, section quizzes & detailed information educates you on how to properly manage emergency situations & provide assistance to those in need.
- Easy to follow e-learning, on your device, done at your pace
- Designed by DAN
- Bring some popcorn, it’s not required but popcorn is good
Universally Compliant
ILCOR & AHA compliant CPR/FA/AED training designed to enable you to respond first & with confidence.
Meets or exceeds training requirements for:
- Work place /OSHA compliance
- Education and child care staff
- Lifeguards/pool workers
- Anyone & Everyone... Everywhere
More Knowledge
This course combines 4 vital classes into a singular life saving solution.
Using our advanced training aids you will perfect CPR & rescue breathing, properly utilize an AED, rescue a choking victim & much more.
The full BLS: CPR, First Aid & AED course is included.
Learn how to deliver what a diver needs when they absolutely need it. Training with actual o2 using MTV valves, oronasal masks & non-rebreathers. Perfect emergency assembly & delivery for multiple divers simultaneously.
The full Emergency Oxygen course is included.
Learn how to recognize subtle signs of neurological impairments that may be present from a scuba diving injury to ensure prompt treatment.
- F.A.S.T. looking for signs of a stroke
- S.A.M.P.L.E. to provide vital information to medical personnel
- Test the four functional areas: Mental function, Cranial Nerves, Motor Function & Coordination & Balance
Some of those critters can hurt you. Learn the dangers as well as the needed modifications to proper first aid so you are ready to respond.
- Envenimations & Toxins
- Traumatic Injuries
- Seafood Poisonings
- Life Threatening Complications
FAQ
- I'm not a diver, so this course is not for me, right?
- Wrong. Anyone working around water, at zoos or aquariums & anyone supporting divers can benefit.
- Additionally, rapid diagnosis & treatment of a stoke is vital, minutes equal brain function. Stepping on a jellyfish hurts & peeing on it doesn't work so if you love someone or you ever plan on hitting the beach, this course is for you.
- I'm a rescue diver student, is this course required?
- No. Current BLS: First Aid, CPR & AED as well as Emergency Oxygen are prerequisites for Rescue Diver class. Now get a calculator, add the cost of both courses together & ask yourself a loved one possibly has a stroke or you accidentally step on a jellyfish if the cost of a trip to Chipotle is worth it...
- So for only a few dollars more I get two additional courses? Surely you can't be serious.
- We are absolutely serious, and please don't call me Shirley.
- We play in extreme environments, sometimes far away from medical care, our training should account for that.
- Formally known as DEMP, then DFA Pro, this combo course has been the gold standard for first response in scuba diving for decades. We chose it for a reason, we made it as economical as possible, we want you to be ready & we hope you never need to be.
- How long does certification last?
- The BLS certification is valid for two years from completion, but skills begin to degrade rapidly. Two years is a minimum standard. Ideally once a year everyone would take another course to ensure the muscle memory is ready if it is ever needed.
- Can I skip the classroom discussion & just learn online?
- No. While other national training agencies have online courses, the devil is in the details of that low price.
- Check the fine print, following any online course you must complete in-person training for CPR/First Aid & AED Certification.
- I'm uncomfortable going mouth to mouth with a stranger, is that ok?
- Yes. Chest compression only CPR has been shown to be critical. In a real emergency, performing compression only CPR helps circulate already oxygenated blood so if mouth to mouth isn't your speed you can still provide critical care. We discuss this in greater detail during your course.
- Oxygen requires a prescription, how can I get it?
- While oxygen is considered a prescription drug, in Ohio "scuba divers who hold a valid certificate in certain nationally recognized SCUBA-diving training programs may purchase, possess and use medical oxygen for the purpose of emergency care or treatment at the scene of a diving emergency."
- Ohio Administrative Code Rule 4729:5-17-02
- We will fill o2 cylinders for certified individuals. Remember, hydrostatic testing is required on o2 cylinders every 5 years.
- I watch a lot of medical shows, can't I just do what I see there?
- Please don't. Preforming an emergency tracheotomy using a ballpoint pen on a busy city bus looks cool on TV. Much like everything else, reality is vastly different from TV. Training is vital.
- Could class dates change?
- Of course. While rare, public class dates are subject to change. A minimum number of students is required for the class to be conducted & sometimes instructors get sick (yes, we are not invincible). If a class is cancelled you will be notified & rescheduled into the next available public class.
- If you have certain deadlines or needs, please consider our Bespoke Class to obtain a schedule built around your needs.
- I'm a dive professional (Instructor or Divemaster) & I have current first aid, why should I take this?
- If you work for us, it is required.
- If you hold a NAUI professional credential, it is required in the standards. No other First Aid program on the market meets the standards.
- If you hold a professional credential from any other training agency, including PADI, you should want to. You know DAN, you know what they do. They do it right so when your students or divers need you, you can do it right too.
- I have a business or a large group, can you take the show on the road?
- Absolutely. We provide training onsite for businesses, schools, Scout Troops, & much more.
- We will need a television with an HDMI port for presentations as well as enough space for students to sit & get physical practicing the skills first hand.
- On site courses are priced on a case by case basis, please reach out via email or call/text us at 513.521.DIVE(3483).
- Can this class be modified around my schedule?
- Sure, why the hell not. We will just tell the other students that your schedule is our highest priority [do you hear the sarcasm?]. No, these are public classes with set schedules, however, if you do need an experience that matches your schedule, please explore our Bespoke Class Upgrade option.
Reschedule/Cancellation Policy
Life happens, we get it & we want to find a way to get you diving.
- Your schedule changed
- Ours does too sometimes. We get it. You may reschedule to an alternate class anytime without an additional charge 14 days prior to the start of the class. Within 14 days, there is a $35 fee to reschedule.
- You need to cancel
- You changed your mind, doctor doesn't think it's a good idea, whatever. It's ok. You may cancel any course (in writing please) for a full refund 14 days prior to the start of the course (this is why we advise you do that questionnaire early). Please understand that space is limited in our courses, we cannot offer refunds for cancellations within 14 days of the original course start.
- Please note: codes issued from the training agencies cannot be refunded once you have begun the e-learning regardless of when you cancel. If you begin the e-learning any refund will be less the cost of the e-learning.
- Somebody got sick
- We get sick sometimes too. No problem. If you wake up with the plague we prefer you do not come to class. A big part of the education requires us to enter each other's personal space. While training aids are sanitized between students, we really don't want the plague.
- We will work with you to move you to a future class at no charge. We do, however, reserve the right to assess a charge if we find this policy is being abused. Please don't do that.
- You ignore safety instructions
- Safety is our paramount concern. Your safety, other students' safety & our staff's safety. You are required to follow established safety requirements & follow the instructions of our staff. Violations of safety procedures may result in removal from class without a refund. Just don't do it.
- You ignored requirements
- Come on, really? Showing up for class without the e-learning complete hung over, nauseous & sleepy from a wild night does not entitle you to a free reschedule. We honestly can't believe we have to type this but yes, it happened.
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