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).
