Emergency Oxygen Training at Jervis Bay Sea Sports
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; focuses more on instruction and practical handling rather than physical exertion.
Overview
Jervis Bay Sea Sports in Huskisson offers an essential Emergency Oxygen Provider course tailored for divers and water users. Learn how to administer oxygen in aquatic emergencies and boost your lifesaving skills near one of Australia's most stunning marine parks.
Emergency Oxygen Provider
3 hours • 2 hours on line Theory - 1 hour of Practical - Can be run in conjuction with RESCUE DIVER
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About This Adventure
About the Course
Knowing how and when to administer emergency oxygen is a valuable skill to have in a dive emergency. PADI® Emergency Oxygen Provider prepares you to offer aid and teaches you to recognize scuba diving injuries and illnesses requiring emergency oxygen.
This is an excellent course for scuba divers, boat crew, lifeguards, freedivers, mermaids or anyone who spends time in and around water. No age restrictions or water sessions required.
Take This Course If You Want to
- Learn to administer emergency oxygen
- Be prepared to offer aid to divers and any recreational water user
- Gain experience handling oxygen equipment
Learn How to
- Identify when oxygen is needed for scuba diving and water-related injuries and illnesses
- Aid a diver if decompression sickness is suspected
- Assemble an oxygen unit and administer emergency oxygen
During your Practical
You will practice assembling and disassembling oxygen equipment for a quick response in an emergency. Your instructor will teach you how to deploy a non-rebreather mask and a demand inhalator valve on a breathing diver. You’ll also learn how to attach a rescue breathing mask to an oxygen unit to resuscitate a non-breathing diver.
Prerequisites:
none; interest in helping others Total time commitment: 1 day
Minimum age:
none; ability to handle course content
Adventure Tips
Understand When Oxygen is Needed
Focus on recognizing symptoms that require emergency oxygen, especially in diving incidents like decompression sickness.
Practice Equipment Assembly
Repeat assembling and disassembling oxygen units to ensure quick deployment in real emergencies.
Complement with Rescue Diver Training
Consider pairing this course with Rescue Diver certification for a more comprehensive aquatic emergency skillset.
Stay Calm and Confident
Emergency response requires clear-headedness—this course trains you to maintain composure during water rescues.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Bottlenose dolphins frequenting the bay
- Australian sea lions resting on nearby beaches
History
Jervis Bay has been a key site for Aboriginal peoples for thousands of years and remains culturally significant to the Yuin Nation.
Conservation
The bay is part of a marine park aimed at preserving its diverse ecosystems and minimizing human impact through strict regulations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Notebook and Pen
Useful for taking notes during the theory portion of the course.
Comfortable Clothing
Wear layers suitable for classroom sessions and practical exercises.
Closed-Toe Shoes
Provides safe footing during practical oxygen deployment drills.
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated during active summer sessions.
summer specific