Due to the nature of the commercial diving industry, divers work in harsh and – at times – isolated environments. This 10-day, intensive course provides you with training in advanced first aid and basic paramedical techniques that will enable you to provide medical assistance in remote locations until emergency personnel arrives. The curriculum involves theoretical and practical training in diving physiology and the medical techniques used to treat diving emergencies involving trauma, as well as medical disorders resulting from the direct and indirect effects of pressure.
Campus
Duration
10 Days (80 Hours)Credential Awarded
Several certificationsAfter an incredible 49 years preparing commercial divers for a wide variety of careers both locally and internationally, Seneca has made the difficult decision to cancel the Underwater Skills program. Applications are no longer being accepted into this program.
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About the Course
Skills
Subjects covered in this course include:
- systems of the body
- monitoring vital signs
- airway management
- shock management
- respiratory and cardiac arrest
- trauma management
- causes, effects, symptoms and management of diving injuries
- proper use and storage of medical equipment
- care and treatment of a patient in a hyperbaric environment
- oxygen administration
- medical record keeping
- liaison with medical services
Your Career
Upon successful completion of this course, you will possess the skills required by diver medics working in the national and international commercial diving industry.
Professional Certification
Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive:
- IMCA Diver Medic Certification
- CPR & First Aid Recertification
- Oxygen Administration Recertification
- Automatic External Defibrillator Certification