FIRST AID DANGEROUS MARINE ANIMALS
First aid for marine animals
Dangerous
First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries represents entry-level training to educate divers (and qualified non-divers) to identify dangerous marine life, recognize and avoid possible injuries caused by them and provide the necessary first aid.
Objective of the Course
The objective of this course is to train anyone interested in first aid techniques when an injury from dangerous marine animals is suspected. The course will also cover the recognition of potentially dangerous forms of marine life and the prevention of injuries caused by them. This program provides an excellent opportunity for both experts and instructors to continue their diving education.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
* identify the four types of injuries from dangerous marine organisms
* list at least five species of poisonous animals
* list at least 5 signs of sting/bite/sting poisoning
* describe appropriate first aid techniques for injuries from poisonous marine organisms
* list at least 3 marine animals that can bite a diver
* List two common bite marks
* describe appropriate first aid techniques for marine animal bites
* list at least three types of marine animals that can cause irritation
* list at least 4 signs of irritation
* describe appropriate first aid techniques for irritation from marine animals
* identify two forms of "marine" food poisoning
* list at least three types of animals that can cause food poisoning
* List three common signs of food poisoning
* explain why a doctor's evaluation is necessary when food poisoning is suspected
* describe appropriate first aid techniques for suspected food poisoning
* carry out the environmental safety assessment
* list the steps of a correct environmental safety assessment
* evaluate the ABC (airway, breathing and circulation) of an injured diver
* demonstrate correct behavior when rescuing injured or sick divers
* establish and maintain airway patency and breathing of an injured diver (artificial respiration)
* describe the importance of using supplemental oxygen as a first aid measure for an injured diver
* demonstrate intervention techniques to control bleeding, including direct pressure (pressure immobilization, elevation of the injured part) and pressure points
* locate and demonstrate a pressure point to control external bleeding
* apply bandages and dressings for injuries caused by dangerous aquatic animals
* demonstrate how secondary assessment and treatment of shock is performed
* demonstrate pressure immobilization techniques
* list the components of the Emergency Assistance Plan
* describe at least 5 techniques or guidelines to reduce the risk of injury from marine animals
The nature and purpose of this program are limited to the training of divers, or interested persons (boat captains, friends, family members) in the recognition of the danger of potentially harmful marine animals, as well as in first aid and the prevention of injuries from they provoked. The course does not train in CPR or water rescue. The intervention exercises presuppose that the injured person has already been recovered and placed on the beach or on board the boat.
Objective of the Course
The objective of this course is to train anyone interested in first aid techniques when an injury from dangerous marine animals is suspected. The course will also cover the recognition of potentially dangerous forms of marine life and the prevention of injuries caused by them. This program provides an excellent opportunity for both experts and instructors to continue their diving education.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
* identify the four types of injuries from dangerous marine organisms
* list at least five species of poisonous animals
* list at least 5 signs of sting/bite/sting poisoning
* describe appropriate first aid techniques for injuries from poisonous marine organisms
* list at least 3 marine animals that can bite a diver
* List two common bite marks
* describe appropriate first aid techniques for marine animal bites
* list at least three types of marine animals that can cause irritation
* list at least 4 signs of irritation
* describe appropriate first aid techniques for irritation from marine animals
* identify two forms of "marine" food poisoning
* list at least three types of animals that can cause food poisoning
* List three common signs of food poisoning
* explain why a doctor's evaluation is necessary when food poisoning is suspected
* describe appropriate first aid techniques for suspected food poisoning
* carry out the environmental safety assessment
* list the steps of a correct environmental safety assessment
* evaluate the ABC (airway, breathing and circulation) of an injured diver
* demonstrate correct behavior when rescuing injured or sick divers
* establish and maintain airway patency and breathing of an injured diver (artificial respiration)
* describe the importance of using supplemental oxygen as a first aid measure for an injured diver
* demonstrate intervention techniques to control bleeding, including direct pressure (pressure immobilization, elevation of the injured part) and pressure points
* locate and demonstrate a pressure point to control external bleeding
* apply bandages and dressings for injuries caused by dangerous aquatic animals
* demonstrate how secondary assessment and treatment of shock is performed
* demonstrate pressure immobilization techniques
* list the components of the Emergency Assistance Plan
* describe at least 5 techniques or guidelines to reduce the risk of injury from marine animals
The nature and purpose of this program are limited to the training of divers, or interested persons (boat captains, friends, family members) in the recognition of the danger of potentially harmful marine animals, as well as in first aid and the prevention of injuries from they provoked. The course does not train in CPR or water rescue. The intervention exercises presuppose that the injured person has already been recovered and placed on the beach or on board the boat.
