First Aid the Commercial Dive Team

First Aid & Emergency Response for Divers and Personnel Worldwide
Develop essential first aid and emergency response skills for safe commercial diving operations.
Planning your practical training? Click below and complete the contact form. Our team will help you secure your place in the next available session.
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Suitable for commercial divers and offshore personnel worldwide.
Important:
This is a specialist safety training course designed for commercial divers and diving personnel.
It is not an entry-level diving course. Participants should already hold a recognised diving qualification or be part of a commercial diving team.
Not sure if you qualify?
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Why Choose This Programme?
- Develop essential emergency response skills for diving operations
- Improve safety awareness and incident readiness
- Gain practical, scenario-based first aid training
- Flexible online theory combined with practical training
- Suitable for divers and offshore personnel globally
How the Programme Works
Step 1: Complete Theory Online
The theory component is completed online independently before attending practical training.
This prepares you with the knowledge required for emergency response in diving environments.
Step 2: Practical Skills Training
Practical training is conducted at The Academy of Diving and Offshore Medicine or another approved training centre.
This phase focuses on hands-on emergency response, casualty management, and first aid skills relevant to commercial diving operations.
Entry Requirements
To attend the 1-day onsite skills training and assessment, the following is required:
- Copy of ID
- Electronic colour ID photograph
- Copy of current First Aid certificate
- Copy of dive qualification (DOL, ADAS, HSE dive permit)
- Completed enrolment form
Practical Training
Duration: 1-day practical training
Please contact us regarding dates available for onsite training.
Important:
The prerequisite online theory must be completed prior to practical onsite training.
You can still start your theory training online NOW and schedule your practical session once ready.
For accommodation, meals, or airport transfers, please use our contact form to request a quote and availability.
Certification and Skills
On successful completion, participants are equipped with the knowledge and practical skills required to respond to medical emergencies in commercial diving operations.
This training supports safer diving practices and improves emergency readiness in offshore and inshore environments.
Start your emergency response training and strengthen your diving safety skills!
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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
Portable Oxygen Administration for the Commercial Diver
Understand safe oxygen therapy administration in diving emergencies.




