Who should take this course?

Knowing how and when to use emergency oxygen is a valuable skill that prepares you to assist others in need. Becoming a PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider will equip you to recognize scuba diving illnesses treatable with emergency oxygen and confidently offer aid.

 

This course is open to everyone, as there are no prerequisites, age restrictions, or water sessions required. Scuba divers, snorkelers, and anyone frequently around divers, such as boat crew and lifeguards, will greatly benefit from this training.

 

Please note that this course is also a prerequisite for the PADI Rescue Diver course and several other PADI scuba diving courses.

 

What will you learn?

You will learn about dive injuries, different types of emergency oxygen equipment, and important safety considerations when using oxygen. The practical portion of the course includes:

 

• Assembling and disassembling emergency oxygen equipment.

• Deploying a non-rebreather mask and a demand inhalator valve on a breathing diver.

• Using a pocket mask on a non-breathing diver.

 

How can you start learning now?

To begin, you can enroll in the course and obtain your PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider Manual. Please read the manual before class as directed by your instructor to prepare for the skill practice sessions.

 

We will provide emergency oxygen units for training purposes. We can also assist you if you wish to purchase your own unit for use after the class.