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Huge discount being offered on Diver Emergency Medical Responder Course in Las Vegas
Learn how to be prepared and act confidently with the knowledge and skills necessary to deal with any diving based medical emergency.
The Diver Emergency Medical Responder Course is a 5 day course running from the 11th – 15th November in Las Vegas and is designed for Dive Leaders, Dive Instructors, Scientific Divers, Police, Fire and Public Safety Divers.
The course is of an Advanced Level of First Aid. The skills you learn on the 5 day course will enable you to tackle any Diving Emergency and feel confident you did everything you could to help. You will be expected to do a number of real-life scenarios through the course, so a lot of hands on.
What are the Pre-requisites to do the course?
Having learned CPR and First aid in the past would be of an advantage, however you will learn everything you need to during the course. You must be of good health and able to do a lot of moving and handling of people.
Do I have to be an EMT/Paramedic to do the course?
Not at all. Invasive procedures are not taught on this course – it is a field based course, not a Hyperbaric course.
Subjects covered in the 5 day course:
- Role and Responsibility of a Diver Responder
- Incident Assessment
- Patient Assessment
- Airway Assessment
- Oxygen Administration
- CPR and AED
- Breathing Difficulties
- Anaphylaxis
- Diabetes
- Head Injuries
- Seizures
- Heart Conditions
- Vital Signs
- Management of minor and catastrophic bleeding
- Poisoning
- Burns and scalds
- Environmental Exposures
- Drowning
- Muscular-skeletal trauma
- Diving Physics
- Decompression Sickness
- Gas Toxicity
- Ear Injuries and use of Otoscope
- Lung Injuries
- Marine Life Injuries
This course is more advanced than the DAN DEMP course.
Course Sponsors who are exhibiting at DEMA have donated a number of items to give away to students, including SUUNTO, Drink Tank Ltd, Buddy Watcher, and SKB Cases.
What certificate will I get?
You will receive a Diver Medic wall certificate valid for two years.
How much is the course?
The cost of the course is $550.00 (DEMA Special – Normally $750.00). You will receive a handbook, student kit, Diver Medic t-shirt and wall certificate and certification card.
Extra option:
Separate certification cards for CPR Provider and Oxygen Administration Provider, can be provided with certifications at a cost of $25.00 per certification.
The course runs from 09:00 on Friday 11th November – 17:00 (PST) on Tuesday 15th November. To book on to the course, click here. The venue is very close to the Las Vegas Convention Centre (8 Min drive), which is where DEMA 2016 takes place from the 16th – 19th November.
The Diver Medic has other courses running in Las Vegas – find out more here.
For more information about The Diver Medic courses visit www.thedivermedic.com or email info@thedivermedic.com.
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Spooktacular Underwater Adventure: Oyster Diving’s First Halloween Scuba Party at Mercers Lake
Last Thursday, Oyster Diving transformed Mercers Lake into a hauntingly unforgettable underwater realm for their inaugural Halloween Scuba Party. Approximately 20 intrepid divers plunged into the darkness, weaving through a mesmerising scene of spectral decorations, glow sticks, and eerie underwater pumpkins.
After the thrilling night dive, participants gathered to feast on a ghoulish spread of pumpkin soup, chilli con carne, and decadent fudge brownies, perfect fuel for the frightful festivities.
With a resounding success, Oyster Diving is excited to announce plans for this event to become an annual tradition. Next year, look forward to a fully licensed bar and live music, promising an even spookier celebration under the moonlit waters.
Join us next Halloween for an experience that promises to be a haunting delight!
Find out more about Oyster Diving at oysterdiving.com.
Marine Life & Conservation
Shark Trust launches Oceanic 31 Shark Art Auction
After a two-year tour of UK art galleries, community spaces and aquariums, the Shark Trust’s acclaimed Oceanic31 exhibition takes its final bow at the Royal Geographical Society later this month. And the unique collection of artwork, depicting 31 species of oceanic sharks and rays, donated by 31 artists, is now open for bids from art lovers and shark enthusiasts. The online auction, launched today, will close on the 7th December at 8pm (BST). The money raised will support the Shark Trust Oceanics Programme.
People can now bid on 27 of the artworks by visiting this website:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
It is a chance to own a beautiful piece of original art and to support the Shark Trust. The timing of the auction also means that these would make a very special Christmas gift for any shark-lover.
The diversity of pieces mirrors that of the sharks and rays they represent. You can bid on paintings, digital creations, sculptures, mixed media and more. You can pick your favourite artist or species of shark. Or you can select the perfect artwork to make a statement in your home or office. Whichever you choose, you will be supporting the work to protect these amazing animals.
One of the pieces of art has been selected to be auctioned live by Steve Backshall at the For the Love of Sharks event at the Royal Geographical Society in London on the 29th November. In addition to this, two further pieces will be raffled at this event, giving people a chance to win an incredible piece of shark art. For the Love of Sharks is the Shark Trust’s flagship evening. A night to celebrate sharks. Steve Backshall is the headline speaker at this event that will see other prominent shark advocates join him on stage.
Tickets for the event can be snapped up here:
https://thesharktrust.org.uk/Event/flos24
Those that would like to see the Oceanic 31 exhibition have one final chance. It is being displayed at the Pavilion at the Royal Geographic Society from 26th November until the 7th December. Entry is free.
Find out more here:
https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/oceanic-31
Paul Cox, Shark Trust CEO, Said “This exhibition has given us the opportunity to reach out to a new audience. And inspire more people with the wonderful sharks and rays on which our Big Shark Pledge campaign is based. We are immensely grateful to the 31 artists who have worked so hard to create these works.”
Bid for your favourite Oceanic 31 artwork here:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction
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