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Emergency Oxygen Provider
Who should take this course?
Knowing how and when to use emergency oxygen is a great skill to have and means you are ready to help others should the need arise. Becoming a PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider lets you breathe easy knowing that you can recognise scuba diving illnesses treatable with emergency oxygen, and are prepared to offer aid.
There are no prerequisites, age restrictions or water sessions required for this course - its open to everyone. Scuba divers, snorkelers and anyone who is around divers - boat crew, lifeguards, etc. - will benefit from having this training.
What will you learn?
You will learn about dive injuries, different types of emergency oxygen equipment and safety considerations when using oxygen. Then you will practice:
- Assembling and disassembling emergency oxygen equipment.
- Deploying a non-rebreather mask and a demand inhalator valve on a breathing diver.
- Using a pocket mask on a non-breathing diver.
How can you start learning now?
Visit the Dive Centre to enroll in the course and get your PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider Manual. Read the manual before class as directed by your instructor in preparation for skill practice.
What gear will you use?
Your PADI Instructor will have emergency oxygen units available to use for training and the dive center can help you purchase your own unit for use after the class. You will also need to have a disposable non-rebreather mask to use during practice sessions, which your instructor can help provide.
