Dive Emergency Specialist (DES)

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What it is:

  • A recognition program honoring divers who have made a commitment tosafety
  • The DES designation is a way to commend divers who have sought out the training they need to be prepared buddies and safer divers.

To earn this recognition, divers must hold current certifications in:

  • Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries (or equivalent)
  • Plus three of the following:
    • Advanced Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries
    • First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries
    • AEDs for Scuba Diving (or equivalent)
    • On-Site Neurological Assessment for Divers
    • Remote Emergency Medical Oxygen (REMO2)
  • You must also have Rescue level certification or higher and
  • Current CPR and First Aid training
  • If you have taken a Diving Emergency Management Provider class, it must have included Advanced O2 and that must be reflected on your certification card

This program is open to any diver.

DES recognition includes a:

  • Plastic Diving Emergency Specialist certification card;
  • DES certificate; and
  • DES shoulder patch.

As a DES recognized diver, you will also receive:

  • invitations to preview future DAN Online Seminars before they are released to public at no charge; and
  • a coupon good for 10% off oxygen units or accessories
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