BSAC First Aid for Divers / Oxygen Administration

Course Overview & Training Objectives

The BSAC First Aid for Divers / Oxygen Administration combined skill development course focuses on immediate pier-side and boat-deck stabilization of decompression illness, arterial gas embolism, and immersion pulmonary edema. Participants master current UK/ERC resuscitation guidelines, AED operations, and the precise therapeutic application of pure normobaric oxygen. Practical modules teach setup of constant-flow systems, pocket masks with O2 ports, and closed demand breathing valves for both conscious and unconscious divers.

Operational Envelope

• Max Depth: N/A (Dry Workshop)
• Decompression: No decompression
• Breathing Gases: Medical Oxygen (100% O2) & First Aid equipment
• Equipment Rig: Emergency Oxygen Unit

Course Structure & Training Requirements

• Course Duration: 1 Day
• Classroom & Theory: 6 hours instruction

Entry Gates & Prerequisites

Minimum age 12; open to BSAC members and divers from any recognized agency.