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DAN Hazardous Marine Life Injuries First Aid (HMLI)

Why take this course?

This is aimed at educating the general diving public and interested non-divers in the first aid techniques for a suspected hazardous marine life injuries. This course will introduce divers to identify potentially hazardous marine life and how to avoid hazardous marine life injuries.

Who can take this course?

Anyone who has a current First Aid Certificate within last 2 years (24 Months)

How long does it take?

Approximately 3-4 hours

ALL COURSE DATES ARE AVAILABLE HERE (pdf. download)

What's involved ?

Some home study with your student manual prior to your session.
Knowledge Development with your instructor and Skills Development in the classroom.

By the end of the program, First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries course, participants will be able to:
* Describe at least five techniques or guidelines that minimize the risk of injury from marine animals.
* Describe the appropriate first aid procedure for managing a venomous marine animal injury.
* Name at least three types of fish that can cause seafood poisoning.
* Identify the four types of hazardous marine life injuries.
* Name at least five venomous marine animals.
* List five common warning signs of an envenomation.
* Name at least three aquatic animals that may bite a diver.
* List two common warning signs of marine animal bite.
* Describe the appropriate first aid procedure for managing a bite from a marine animal.
* Name at least three marine animals that may cause irritations to the diver.
* List at least four common warning signs of irritations.
* Describe the appropriate first aid procedure for accidental contact with aquatic life.
* Identify two common types of seafood poisonings.
* List three common warning signs of seafood poisoning.
* State the reason why evaluation by a medical professional is necessary when seafood poisoning is suspected.
* Describe the appropriate first aid procedures for managing suspected seafood poisoning.
* Perform a scene safety assessment.
* List the steps in performing a scene safety assessment.
* Assess the Airway, Breathing and Circulation (ABCs) of an injured diver.
* Demonstrate a caring attitude towards a diver who becomes ill or injured.
* Establish and maintain the Airway and Breathing (perform Rescue Breathing) for an injured diver.
* Describe the importance of the use of supplemental oxygen as a first aid measure for injured divers.
* Demonstrate the techniques for controlling bleeding including direct pressure, elevation and the use of pressure dressings and pressure points.
* Locate and demonstrate the use of pressure points to control external bleeding.
* Apply dressings and bandages to manage wounds caused by hazardous marine life.
* Demonstrate an ongoing assessment and manage shock.
* Demonstrate the pressure immobilization technique.
* List the components of an Emergency Assistance Plan.

How much will it cost?

£75
Also includes your Student Pack with student manual, DAN sticker, zipper pouch, your Qualification Card on completion and Wall Certicicate

Are there any Extra~Hidden Costs?

None, everything is provided.

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Last Updated : 17 June, 2008

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