Instructor Qualification Course (IQC)
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Required Curriculum Subject Areas
The Instructor Trainer must ensure Instructor Candidate familiarity with each of the following subject areas:

Knowledge Development
Core Module

• What is DAN?
• DAN Training Methodology
• Role of the DAN Instructor
• General Standards and Procedures for All DAN Training Programs
• Marketing DAN Training Programs
• Disease Transmission
• Oxygen and AED Equipment / Safety
• First Aid Equipment

Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries Course Module

• Manual Overview - Standards and Procedures
• Knowledge Development Session
  • Overview
  • Topics
• Skills Development Session
  • Overview
  • Use of Scenarios
  • Injured Diver Scenarios
  • Teaching Exercise

Oxygen First Aid for Aquatic Emergencies Course Module

• Manual Overview - Standards and Procedures
• Knowledge Development Session
  • Overview
  • Topics
• Skills Development Session
  • Overview
  • Use of Scenarios
  • Injured Diver Scenarios
  • Teaching Exercise

Advanced Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries

• Manual Overview - Standards and Procedures
• Knowledge Development
  • O2 Resuscitation Systems (MTV and BVM)
  • Providing Advanced Oxygen First Aid
  • Recommendations for Advanced Oxygen Providers and equipment use
• Skills Development
  • CPR Review
  • Resuscitation with an MTV
  • Resuscitation with a BVM

First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries Module

• Manual Overview - Standards and Procedures
• Knowledge Development Session
  • Overview
  • Topics
• Skills Development Session
  • Overview
  • Use of Scenarios
  • Injured Diver Scenarios
  • Teaching Exercise

Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for Scuba Diving Module

• Manual Overview - Standards and Procedures
• Knowledge Development Session
  • Overview
  • Topics
• Skills Development Session
  • Overview
  • Use of Scenarios
  • Injured Diver Scenarios
  • Teaching Exercise

Basic Life Support for Dive Professionals

• Knowledge and Skills Development categories
  • Initial Assessment
  • Airway management
  • Breathing and ventilation
  • Circulation
    • Including AED use
  • Control of bleeding
  • Shock management
  • Ongoing Assessment

REMO₂™ Course Module

• Manual Overview - Standards and Procedures
• Knowledge Development Session
  • Overview
  • Topics
• Skills Development Session
  • Overview
  • Use of Scenarios
  • Injured Diver Scenarios
  • Teaching Exercise

Diving Emergency Management Provider

• To offer this program, DAN Instructor Trainers and Instructors must be in Active Teaching Status for:
• Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries
• First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries
• Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for Scuba Diving
• Preferred Additional Credentials:
• DAN Advanced Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries

Examination

• General Standards and Procedures Exam - 20 Questions
• Module Exams - 10 Questions Each

Course Summary
The Instructor Trainer must ensure that the Instructor Candidate is able to successfully demonstrate the ability to perform the required skills for each certified program in a role model fashion.

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