DMT - Diver Medical Technician Course
| Dates | September 16 2013toSeptember 20 2013 |
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| Location | DAN Headquarters 6 West Colony Place Durham, North Carolina |
| Contact | Scott Smith, DAN Medical Info. Spec. |
| Phone | 919-684-2948 ext. 234 |
| DMT@DAN.org | |
| Website | www.diversalertnetwork.org/training/dmt/ |
| Course Registration Form |
DAN Diver Medical Technician (DMT) Course
OBJECTIVES
DMT's serve a critical rold in the field of diving medicine. From the provision of on-scene care to working as chamber operators and inside attendants, their work is vital. In remote areas they may work as physician extenders and perform mission essential healthcare to divers.
CERTIFICATION
Course is approved by and certifications issued through the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology.
PREREQUISITES
Must have current EMT or higher.
SKILLS PERFORMANCE
Diver Medical Technician (DMT) course covers the topics and skills necessary to be eligible for the DMT certification exam.
- Some of the topics covered are:
- Dive Accident Management
- Clinical Application of Diving Physics and Physiology
- Medical Fitness to Dive
- Invasive and noninvasive clinical skills (airway, IV, medication admin, etc)
- Physical exams
- Patient challenges in hyperbaric medicine
- Two days of chamber operations
Phone: +1-919-684-2948
Email: DMT@DAN.org