Med Dive

OBJECTIVE

Successful completion of the Med Dive 1 program provides the student with skills required to improve their ability to recognize potentially life-threatening signs and symptoms associated with scuba diving injuries. Learning the cause, affects, signs, and symptoms of decompression illness and arterial gas embolism will be discussed, as well as in-field stabilization.

PREREQUISITES

• Member of a Public Safety Agency
• At least 18 years old
• RSTC Medical Statement
• Current First Aid, EMT or Paramedic certification
• Current CPR certification

BRING TO CLASS

• US Coast Guard approved PFD with knife and whistle
• Adequate clothing and protection from the environment
• Pen and paper for note- taking and sketching.

Diving students must provide their own equipment: Wetsuit or dry suit, scuba regulator: recently serviced + environmentally
protected with alternate air source (i.e.: octopus), timing device, depth + submersible pressure gauge, BC with oral/power inflator,
4 tanks with current Hydro + VIP, mask, snorkel, fins, weight belt + 2 cutting tools (knife, wire cutters, or trauma shears).