Diver First Aid
This program teaches individuals how to manage diving accidents and general medical injuries that may occur at a dive site, emphasizing practical emergency management skills and scene safety.
Program Specifications
- In-Water / Depth Requirements: No diving required; open to non-divers and divers alike
- Age Requirements:
- Junior Diver Qualification: 12 to 14 years old (with parent or guardian authorization)
- Standard Diver Qualification: 15 years old (with parent or guardian authorization) or 18 years old
- Prerequisites: Open to all individuals; prior diving experience is not required
- Required Materials: IANTD Diver First Aid Student Kit
- Equipment Requirements:
- CPR Face Shield
- CPR Pocket Mask
- Nitrile Gloves
Course Structure
- Academic Sessions
- First Aid and CPR Practice Scenarios
The IANTD Philosophy
Wherever you want to go, IANTD can take you there! One of IANTD differentials in the formation of any confident and safe IANTD Diver is our training philosophy known as: WATER
- Wisdom
- Attitude
- Training
- Experience
- Repetition
