Injuries caused by hazardous marine life are rare, but entering the marine environment always carries the risk of being stung, bitten or cut. Water enthusiasts of all kinds can benefit from knowing how to recognize and avoid hazardous marine life and how respond to injuries.
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The first step in being prepared to handle a diving emergency is education. DAN courses teach you the first aid steps to care for an injured diver and interact with medical professionals.
Course Curriculum
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INTRODUCTION
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StartOBJECTIVES (0:40)
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StartPART 1: VERTEBRATES | LIONFISH (0:50)
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StartPART 1: VERTEBRATES | STINGRAYS
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StartTREATING VENOMOUS FISH INJURIES
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StartPART 1: VERTEBRATES: SEA SNAKES (0:35)
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StartTREATING SEA SNAKE ENVENOMATIONS
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StartBONUS CONTENT
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StartPART 1: QUIZ
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StartPART 2: INVERTEBRATES
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StartCNIDARIANS (1:26)
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StartPORTUGUESE MAN-OF-WAR
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StartTREATING CNIDARIAN INJURIES (0:20)
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StartMOLLUSKS
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StartECHINODERMS (0:12)
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StartOTHER PHYLUMS
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StartPART 2: QUIZ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the learning objectives?
Learn to identify and avoid hazardous marine life and how to respond to injuries should they occur
What is the minimum recommended course hours?
Knowledge development (lecture) hours = 1 hours. Skills development (practice) hours = 3 hours.The time needed to teach the course varies and depends on many factors, including the number of students and their ability to process the educational components of the program. Instructors who want to include subjects or training beyond the course requirements may do so only before or after the course. Any additional training must not be required for completion of course requirements.