DAN Instructor Courses

FNQ Dive works alongside both Down Under Dive and the Great Barrier Reef (GBR) Scuba College.

FNQ Dive offers courses at all levels starting almost daily, is the ideal training ground for any person who wishes to become a dive professional.

Please read carefully the following summary of the courses FNQ Dive offers.

First Aid Instructor Course

Course Objectives

The course consists of various components, some of which are presented by the instructor candidates and others by the trainer.

In addition to theoretical sessions, there are also practical sessions to assess competence in resuscitation, bandaging and scenario management skills.

Topics covered during this course are:

DAN SEAP - Definition & Legal Aspects of First Aid - Victim Assessment - Anatomy & Physiology - Mini Lectures - Scenario Activities - Workplace First Aid - Cross Infection - Theory Exam - Standards & Procedures - Satisfactory completion of both the theoretical and practical sections is required prior to receiving the DAN SEAP (South East Asia Pacific) First Aid Instructor qualification.

Course Fee

$595 inclusive of certification fees.

Prerequisites

18 years of age or older.
Have successfully completed the DAN course in Workplace First Aid Programme or equivalent (e.g. Red Cross Level 2 First Aid)
Be a Scuba Instructor with an accredited agency or an Assistant Scuba Instructor (with certain agencies only) or hold an appropriate Accredited Trainer qualification.

Required Materials

DAN SEAP OHP Slide Set or
DAN SEAP 35mm Slide Set or CD

Level 1 Oxygen Instructor Course

Course Objectives

Oxygen administration is of prime importance for first aid in diving related activities.

Some areas require, by legislation, that dive professionals are certified to administer oxygen first aid. This course will enable you to issue this certification.

Topics covered during this course include the following:

Anatomy and Physiology
EAR
Benefits of Oxygen for divers
Handling and Storage of Oxygen
Oxygen Delivery Systems
DAN Oxygen Unit
Cross Infection
Legal Issues

Course Fee

$495 inclusive of certification fees and materials.

Prerequisites

18 years of age or older.

Have successfully completed the DAN Oxygen Provider module
Be a Scuba Instructor with an accredited agency or an Assistant Scuba Instructor (with certain agencies only) or hold an accredited First Aid Instructor with at least DM qualification.

Required Materials

Supplied

Automated External Defibrillators (AED) Instructor Course

Course Objectives

To provide participants with the training required to teach the use of AED's in emergency medical situations involving suspected cardiac arrest.

Topics covered during this course are:

Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) - causes, presentation and complications - Defibrillation - CPR-The "Chain of Survival", dealing with the unresponsive victim, expired air resuscitation (EAR) and CPR - Operation of AED's - Legal considerations

Course Fee

$395 inclusive of certification fees and materials

Prerequisites

18 years of age or older
Have successfully completed the DAN AED course or provide suitable evidence of a qualification of an equivalent level from a recognised First Aid training provider, relating to the use of Automated External Defibrillators
Be a Scuba Instructor with an accredited agency or an Assistant Scuba Instructor (with certain agencies only)
Hold an accredited First Aid Instructor qualification

Required Materials

Supplied