Oxygen Administration for the Commercial Diver is a critical course for divers working in professional and commercial diving environments. It provides the essential knowledge and practical skills required to safely administer oxygen during diving-related medical emergencies.
Oxygen is one of the most effective immediate treatments for serious diving injuries, including decompression illness and other conditions involving reduced oxygen delivery to body tissues. Correct oxygen use can reduce risk, slow deterioration, and improve casualty outcomes while awaiting advanced medical care or evacuation.
This course focuses on early recognition of oxygen-related emergencies, correct use of oxygen systems and masks, and safe management of casualties in commercial diving operations. It supports industry safety standards and reinforces the importance of preparedness, responsibility, and proper emergency response in the diving workplace.
Key areas covered include:
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Understanding why oxygen management is vital in diving operations
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Reviewing physiology to understand how oxygen affects the body
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Assembling and using portable oxygen systems
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Selecting and applying oxygen masks for both breathing and non-breathing casualties
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Understanding how much oxygen to deliver and when
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Applying correct oxygen safety protocols and precautions
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Reviewing Basic Life Support (BLS) and oxygen-related emergency care
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Understanding standards of care that guide oxygen administration
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Completing a practical skills sheet to reinforce hands-on competence
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Applying safety flashes and reminders during real-world operations
By the end of this course, you will be equipped to administer oxygen safely and effectively in a commercial diving environment, improving both your safety and the safety of your team while ensuring the casualty receives appropriate care until advanced medical support is available.
Course Features
- Lectures 19
- Quizzes 3
- Duration Lifetime access
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 307
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Self
- 5 Sections
- 19 Lessons
- Lifetime
- Introduction to Oxygen Administration2
- Basic Oxygen Admin for the Diver
Objective: Develop the knowledge and practical skills required to administer oxygen safely and effectively in commercial diving emergencies.
Knowledge: Explain oxygen physiology, delivery systems, casualty assessment considerations, correct mask selection, flow rates, and oxygen safety hazards.
Skills: Demonstrate correct assembly, device selection, oxygen administration procedures, and safe handling practices in scenario-based applications.
17- 2.1Introduction to Oxygen
- 2.2Glossary
- 2.3Basic Physics and Physiology
- 2.4Portable Oxygen Administration Systems
- 2.5Assembling Portable Oxygen
- 2.6Breathing Casualty
- 2.7Non-Breathing Casualty 1
- 2.8Non-Breathing Casualty 2
- 2.9How Much Oxygen
- 2.10Oxygen Safety
- 2.11Fire and Explosion Hazards in the Use of Oxygen
- 2.12Oxygen Safety Flashes
- 2.13Basic Life Support Review
- 2.14Standards of Care Review
- 2.15Review of Basic Physics and Physiology
- 2.16Summary of Oxygen Masks
- 2.17Practical Skills Sheet
- Practical Skills Training Video
Objective: Observe and reinforce correct oxygen administration technique using visual demonstration.
Knowledge: Explain the procedural steps shown and key safety points during oxygen delivery.
Skills: Apply correct technique during hands-on practice and skills assessment.
1 - Practice Tests
Objective: Demonstrate knowledge readiness before summative assessment.
Knowledge: Explain oxygen administration theory, safety protocols, and casualty-based decision-making.
Skills: Apply correct reasoning to practice questions to improve assessment performance.
1 - Final Exam
Objective: Demonstrate competence in oxygen administration through summative assessment.
Knowledge: Explain oxygen delivery systems, safety principles, casualty types, and oxygen administration guidelines.
Skills: Apply correct decision-making and oxygen administration steps to scenario-based exam tasks.
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