First Aid for the Commercial Dive Supervisor
First Aid & Oxygen for the Commercial Diving Supervisor
Develop essential first aid and oxygen administration skills required for safe supervision of 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
The programme focuses on compliance, safety, and readiness for medical incidents in commercial diving environments, helping supervisors respond effectively in emergency situations.
Training is practical and role-specific, supporting leadership-level responsibility for safety within offshore and inshore diving teams.
Why Choose This Programme?
- Supervisor focused – develop first aid and oxygen administration skills for supervisory roles
- Operational safety focused – strengthen emergency response readiness in diving operations
- Leadership support – improve safety decision-making in offshore and inshore environments
- Flexible learning approach – complete theory online before practical training
- Suitable worldwide – designed for commercial diving supervisors 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 first aid, oxygen administration, and emergency response in diving supervision environments.
Complete your theory first. Attend practical training next. Qualify through successful assessment.
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 first aid, oxygen administration, casualty management, and emergency response skills relevant to commercial diving supervisors.
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 diving supervisors.
It is not an entry-level diving course. Participants should already hold a recognised diving qualification and work in, or be progressing into, a supervisory role.
Practical Training
Duration: 1 day practical 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 and administer oxygen in commercial diving operations.
To qualify, learners must:
- Complete the required online theory
- Attend the practical skills training
- Successfully complete all required assessments
- Meet all programme requirements
This training strengthens supervisory-level safety capability and supports safer diving practices in offshore and inshore environments.
Programme Alignment & Credibility
This programme aligns with:
- Commercial diving supervisory safety requirements for emergency response and oxygen administration
- Industry operational safety standards for offshore and inshore diving teams
- Emergency response best practices for diving supervision environments
Training is structured to meet industry, operational, and emergency response requirements.
Start your supervisory emergency response training through online theory and practical skills development.
Start Now – Train Practically – Strengthen Supervisory Safety Skills.
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.
