First Aid the Commercial Dive Team

Lifetime

3 Courses

All levels

Instructors:

First Aid & Emergency Response for Divers and Personnel Worldwide

Develop essential first aid and emergency response skills for safe commercial diving operations through a complete programme that includes both online theory and practical skills training.

Important Notice (Read Before Purchase):

This programme includes access to online theory and practical emergency response training.

Online theory must be completed before attending practical training
Practical skills attendance is required for successful completion
Certification is only issued after all required theory, practical training, and assessments are successfully completed
Practical training sessions are subject to availability and confirmed booking

This course provides commercial divers and dive teams with essential first aid and emergency response knowledge required for offshore and inshore diving operations.

The programme aligns with international diving industry guidelines and focuses on safety, compliance, and readiness for medical incidents in diving environments.

Training is practical and scenario-based, preparing participants to respond effectively in real-world emergency situations.

Why Choose This Programme?

Practical safety training – develop essential emergency response skills for diving operations
Industry focused – improve safety awareness and operational readiness
Scenario-based learning – gain practical first aid and casualty management experience
Flexible learning approach – online theory combined with practical skills training
Suitable worldwide – designed 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 learners with the knowledge required for emergency response in diving environments.

Complete your theory first. Attend practical training next. Qualify through successful assessment.

Step 2: Practical Skills Training

On-site practical training is conducted at The Academy of Diving and Offshore Medicine in Saldanha Bay, South Africa.

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

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.

Practical Training

Duration: 1-day practical training

Please contact us regarding dates available for onsite training.

Important Conditions:
Online theory must be completed before attending practical onsite training.
Practical training sessions are subject to availability and confirmed booking.

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.

To qualify, learners must: