DAN DFA Pro V.3.0 is the most comprehensive first aid program in the dive industry. It incorporates all the knowledge, skills, and materials from Basic Life Support and Emergency Oxygen and adds Neurological Assessment and Hazardous Marine Life Injuries. The DFA Pro is designed for professional divers.
As a DAN DFA Pro Instructor, you will be qualified to teach the three stand-alone DAN Provider Courses:
Basic Life Support – CPR & First Aid V. 3.0
Emergency Oxygen for Scuba Diving Injuries V. 3.0
Diving First Aid for Profesional Divers (DFA Pro) V. 3.0
In addition to including Basic Life Support and Emergency Oxygen for Scuba Diving Injuries, DFA Pro also consists of the following modules.
Neurological Assessment
Hazardous Marine Life Injuries
During the course, you’ll learn how to provide role-model demonstrations for each of the critical skills included in each provider-level course and demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the associated course standards.
DAN member
Current Status Divemaster or higher with a recognized training agency
Complete the DAN Core Online, which includes the following topics:
Overview of DAN
Becoming a DAN Instructor
DAN training methodology
Role of a DAN instructor
Ethics, QA, and the use of DAN logos
DAN training programs
General S&P overview
DAN Provider Award
Note: You must complete the online Core Module no more than 60 days before starting the Instructor Qualification Course.
The instructor training will address the following topics:
DAN Training Methodology
Instructor materials
Administrative procedures
Instructor resources
Marketing DAN courses
Good Samaritan laws
Disease transmission
Steps to teach the course
You will also learn the DAN process used to teach the three courses:
Basic Life Support - CPR and First Aid
Emergency Oxygen for Scuba Diving Injuries
DFA Pro
All classroom training
Use of CPR Mannequins, Oxygen kits, non-rebreather masks, splinting and bandaging materials, gloves, and first aid equipment
DFA Pro Student Kit (slates, non-rebreather mask, gloves, DAN oronasal resuscitation mask)
DAN Instructor Application Processing Fees