We are running another oxygen administration course which is part of the Dive Leader course, but is open to all level of diver as this is a vital skill for all! The administration of oxygen is a way of increasing the effectiveness of first aid treatment for diving accidents. Being qualified in its use gives you the confidence to treat a diving-related injury either on a boat or on dry land.
Preference will be given to those who need the course for dive leader, or those who have not done the course before (or those who have not had a refresher for a long time).
The course includes a mixture of lectures and practical and familiarising yourself with the Club's O2 equipment.
As an addition, we can offer this as a Skill Development Course (http://www.bsac.com/page.asp?section=3605). This involves a cost of $60 (approx, depends on postage & currency conversion). You get a course pack and will be required to pass a practical and theory test at the end of the course. If successful you can apply for an Oxygen Administration qualification card.
**If you wish to do it as a SDC please sign up by 30th September, so the material can be ordered from the UK.
**IF you need this training for dive leader, please remember to bring your log book and let me know in advance.
Please let me know the last time (approximately) that you attended a course in oxygen administration for divers.
TIME: 8.30am (8am for instructors attending in the morning), the meeting room I believe is upstairs and the library will be closed at this time, so I will ensure I am 'hanging around' to show you the way! Please let me know if you
LEVEL: Ocean Diver (or equivalent) and above
FOOD: Please bring lunch / all food drinks you want for the day. There is a fridge and kettle etc on site to make drinks - I will bring tea/coffee, sugar and milk
WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable clothing / trousers (i.e. suitable for kneeling down and doing chest compressions)
WHAT TO BRING: Paper, pencil, enthusiasm! - Knee pad if your knees are a bit dodgy!!
Jo Barkworth (organiser)