First Aid & Oxygen for the Commercial Dive Team (DMAC 11)
This course provides commercial divers and dive teams with essential first aid and emergency response knowledge, aligning with DMAC 11 standards and international guidelines (IMCA, ADAS). The programme focuses on compliance, safety, and readiness for medical incidents in commercial diving operations.
Course Admission
To qualify for the 1 day on site skills training and assessment, the following is required:
- Copy ID
- Electronic colour ID photograph
- Copy of current First Aid certificate
- Copy of Dive Qualification (DOL, ADAS, HSE dive permit)
- Enrolment form
Course Structure
- Theory Component: Completed online independently prior to attending the practical training.
- Practical Training: Skills training and assessment, at The Academy of Diving and Offshore Medicine or another approved training centre.
On completion of theory online, please book your practical training dates by sending an email to: or per WhatsApp +27 78 687 7973
Should you require accommodation, meals or return airport shuttle Cape Town International Airport, please email: for a separate quote and availability
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Course Overview
- Course 1
Practical Diving First Aid (PDFA) – Diving
Learn diving-specific first aid techniques for emergencies like decompression sickness.
- Course 2
Practical Diving First Aid (PDFA) – First Aid
Master basic first aid skills tailored for diving emergencies.
- Course 3
Oxygen Administration for the Commercial Diver
Understand safe oxygen therapy administration in diving emergencies.
