• Sunday, November 1
• ADPA Room 1
• All Day – 8:00  AM – 5:00 PM

Introduction:

Ready to take your teaching to the next level? Join us for the DAN Diving First Aid (DFA) Instructor Qualification Course, where you’ll earn the certification to teach one of the most respected emergency response programs in the dive industry.

Led by Jessica Tammen and Shawn Harper, this instructor course qualifies you to teach all three DAN courses:

• Diving First Aid (DFA)
• Basic Life Support: CPR and First Aid (BLS)
• Emergency Oxygen for Scuba Diving Injuries (EO2)

🔗 Course descriptions: https://dan.org/education-events/instructor-led-courses

Materials & Registration Options

All materials from the DAN IQC Backpack are required to teach DFA. These will be provided on-site, so no need to travel with equipment.  

• If your home institution already owns these materials, register “without backpack.”
• If you’d like the full Instructor Pack provided at DEMA, register “with backpack.”

What to Expect

• Homework Required:
  This is an expedited format tailored for ADPA. You’ll complete eLearning, attend a mandatory pre-course Zoom, and prepare a short teaching presentation before arrival.
• Pre-Class Zoom:
  You’ll meet virtually with Jessica and Shawn ahead of time to review content and get ready for the in-person session.
• Early Registration Recommended:
  Sign up early to allow time for eLearning. All prep materials and instructions will be sent once you’re registered.
• Working Lunch:
  Please note that lunch will not be provided.