Diving First Aid Pro (DFA)

DFA is the most comprehensive first aid course in the dive industry. Divers and non-divers will gain an essential set of first aid and risk-mitigation skills. This course is taught by the Diver’s Alert Network (DAN).

DFA includes DAN Basic Life Support (BLS) including CPR and first aid skills,  Emergency Oxygen for Diving Injuries, plus Neurological Assessments and First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries.

In the Neurological Assessment portion of the DFA course, you will learn how to recognize neurological injuries by performing a neurological assessment and how to collect vital information useful to emergency medical services.

In the Hazardous Marine Life Injuries portion, you will learn how to identify some of the most common marine life injuries as well as the first aid skills to treat them.

Why Take this Course

Whether it’s being on the scene of an accident or witnessing a medical emergency, most people will be involved in a crisis at some point in their lives. First aid training and incident management skills empower people to step up and take action should these situations arise.

Diving First Aid Pro is developed by dive medicine physicians and diving educators. DAN’s courses are easy to understand and designed to provide you with the skills and confidence you need to respond in emergencies.

DAN’s first aid courses were created with divers in mind. But they will give you the skills to respond to almost any emergency no matter where it occurs. Don’t wait until an emergency strikes to find out if you’re ready to respond, start a course today.

Divers Alert Network (DAN)

The Divers Alert Network (DAN) is the world’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to scuba diving safety. DAN promotes diver safety worldwide through research, medicine, education & emergency support.

2026 Summer Courses

July 11 & 12 from 9:00am – 2:00pm

Aug 15 & 16 from 9:00am – 2:00pm

Cost

$375 + HST

Includes: e-learning, 2 days in class time, skills development (from BLS, O2 courses as well as, Neurological Assessment and FA for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries), DAN PIC fees, skill slates, and all materials in the BLS and O2 courses.

All courses are open to anyone – students do not need to be DAN members.

Sign Up Now

Online: Register Online

Email: [email protected]

Call: 1-800-268-DANS

Visit: 329 Welland Ave, St Catharines, Ontario