PADI DAN Oxygen Provider [Distinctive]
Provide high-concentration oxygen in emergencies, manage dive injuries, and act as a critical first responder on any dive site
Duration
1 day
Max Depth
Not applicable (non-diving course)
Level
Emergency Response
Next Step
PADI Rescue Diver / PADI Public Safety Diver
Overview
The PADI DAN Oxygen Provider (Distinctive Speciality) course trains divers and non-divers to recognise diving-related injuries and deliver emergency oxygen effectively.
Emergency oxygen is the primary first aid for decompression illness, drowning, and hypoxic events, significantly improving outcomes by increasing oxygen delivery to tissues and reducing bubble size in decompression-related injuries.
This course focuses on oxygen system assembly, delivery methods, and emergency procedures, ensuring candidates can respond quickly and correctly in real-world scenarios.
At N9BO℠, training is delivered as scenario-based emergency response, building confidence, speed, and accuracy under pressure.
Course Facts
- Course name: PADI DAN Oxygen Provider (Distinctive Specialty)
- Level: Entry-level emergency response
- Minimum prerequisites: None (must be able to complete all performance requirements)
- Ratio: Maximum 12 students per instructor (small groups recommended for quality training)
- Configuration: DAN Emergency oxygen system including cylinder, regulator, non-rebreather mask, demand valve, and resuscitation equipment
- Depth / environment: Not applicable (surface-based training)
- Format: Knowledge development + practical skill training
- Duration: Recommended 2–3 hours with no water sessions required
What You’ll Learn
- Recognise decompression illness, drowning, and hypoxic events.
- Assemble and operate a DAN emergency oxygen system.
- Manage responsive and unresponsive casualties.
- Apply scene management and emergency procedures.
- Maintain oxygen equipment and ensure readiness.
Prerequisites
- No minimum certification required.
- Must be able to complete practical performance requirements.
- First aid / CPR training recommended.
FAQ
This course is designed for divers, boat crews, instructors, and anyone involved in dive operations who may need to respond to a diving emergency.
No. This course is open to both divers and non-divers.
Emergency oxygen is the primary first aid treatment for decompression illness and drowning, increasing oxygen delivery to tissues and improving recovery outcomes.
You will learn:
- Oxygen system assembly and operation
- Delivery methods for breathing and non-breathing divers
- Emergency response procedures and casualty management
You will be qualified to recognise diving injuries and provide emergency oxygen using standard delivery systems, supporting first response until professional medical care is available.
Ready to Respond in a Diving Emergency?
Send us your availability. We’ll train you to deliver oxygen safely, efficiently, and with confidence when it matters most.
Go Pro with PADI DAN Oxygen Provider Instructor
Step into an instructional role and train divers, and support personnel to recognise dive-related injuries and deliver emergency oxygen effectively. As a PADI DAN Emergency Oxygen Provider Instructor, you’ll teach DAN oxygen system assembly, high-concentration delivery techniques (non-rebreather, demand valve, rescue breathing), and first-response procedures for decompression illness, drowning, and hypoxic events.
