PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider Certification

Immediate response can make all the difference in a dive emergency. The PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider course teaches you how to recognize diving-related illnesses treatable with emergency oxygen—and how to administer it safely and effectively. This course is essential for dive professionals, rescue divers, and anyone who wants to be prepared to assist.

What You’ll Learn:

• Recognizing Diving Injuries: Identify signs and symptoms of scuba diving-related injuries, including decompression sickness and lung overexpansion injuries.

• Emergency Oxygen Equipment: Get hands-on experience with various oxygen delivery systems, including demand valves, non-rebreather masks, and pocket masks.

• Safe Oxygen Administration: Learn how to set up and use oxygen units properly and how to assist both breathing and non-breathing divers.

• Care and Maintenance: Understand how to handle, store, and maintain emergency oxygen equipment safely.

Course Includes:

• Practical, hands-on training (no dives required)

• Scenarios and practice with different delivery systems

• Tips for integrating oxygen provision into your emergency action plan

• No prerequisites for certification—divers and non-divers welcome

Who Should Take This Course?

• Divers of all levels

• Dive professionals and boat crew

• Lifeguards, instructors, and emergency response team members

• Anyone who wants to be prepared to respond to diving emergencies

Why It Matters

Oxygen is the first line of care in most scuba emergencies. With this training, you’ll be confident and capable in critical moments—ready to provide care until emergency medical services arrive.