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Start the New Year with a New Credential – DAN Instructor
DAN® Training has long been a leader in dive safety and emergency assistance training, but never before have DAN Instructors been in such high demand. With the introduction of education programs like Basic Life Support and First Aid and Dive Medicine for Divers, as well as the continuing success of programs such as Diving Emergency Management Provider (DEMP) and the original Oxygen First Aid for Scuba Diving Injuries, divers nationwide are looking for instructors to teach them the skills they need to assist in an emergency.
To become a DAN Instructor, candidates must participate and complete a DAN Instructor Qualification Course (IQC). Prerequisites for enrollment in an IQC include DAN Membership, a certification level of Divemaster or higher, a current certificate as a CPR Instructor, and documentation of first aid training. If the candidate does not have a current CPR Instructor rating with another agency, the candidate can opt to be certified to offer the DAN Basic Life Support and First Aid course.
“It’s a fantastic time to become a DAN Instructor,” said Eric Douglas, director of DAN Training. “Not only is it the perfect time of year to do it, but with the addition of several new programs to the DAN Training course offerings, there’s more demand for instructors to teach those courses.”
The IQC follows a modular format. The Core Module is followed by a separate module for each DAN Training program. Instructor candidates can take all 10 modules as part of one course or take only the Core Module and the specific course modules they plan to teach. Additional program certifications can be added later without retaking the Core Module, provided the DAN Instructor rating is kept current. The Core Module can be completed online.
To find a DAN Instructor Trainer near you, visit your local dive center or contact DAN at (919) 684-2948 or oxygen@diversalertnetwork.org.
DAN Is Here For You.
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