General Overview
This specialty primarily trains divers at all levels to deliver first aid for diving accidents and injuries sustained during diving activities. It also accommodates non-divers engaged in dive-related roles, including dive boat captains, lifeguards near dive sites, dive club receptionists, authority inspectors, academy staff, and others providing direct or indirect services to divers. Unlike general first aid or CPR courses from local rescue organizations, this focuses on treating dive-specific injuries; no dives are included.
Course Description
The course teaches existing first aid techniques, preparing participants for resuscitation and oxygen administration to injured divers. Beginners learn to recognize signs and symptoms of dive accidents, respond appropriately, and manage treatment and evacuation. Experienced divers and instructors use it to refresh and enhance knowledge and skills.
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, trainees can identify signs and symptoms of various dive illnesses/injuries, treat and prevent them. They manage unconscious diver scenarios, administer oxygen to conscious divers, and perform effective resuscitation until professional medical help arrives. This course serves as a prerequisite for the Rescue and Emergencies specialty.
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Admission Requirements
Minimum age of 12 on the first day of the specialty.
Course Structure
The specialty lasts at least one day (about 8 hours), featuring theoretical sessions as an introduction to practical training.
Theoretical sessions cover:
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Diving accidents and injuries.
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Marine animal injuries, fractures, and cuts.
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) procedure.
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Oxygen administration to injured divers.
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Theoretical exam.
Practical Sessions
Hands-on training includes:
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CPR procedure solo and in pairs.
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AED (defibrillator) use practice.
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Medical oxygen administration.
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First aid for marine animal injuries, fractures, and cuts.
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Practical exam on resuscitation.
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This specialty can be completed independently or as part of the Rescue Diver course and is a mandatory requirement for obtaining the Three-Star Diver certification from the Israel Diving Federation.
The specialty receives approval from Israel's recreational diving authority, ensuring compliance with national standards for diver safety training.
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