Training content

The Advanced First Aid specialty teaches you the basics of first aid with a diving-specific focus. The focus is on recognizing symptoms and dealing appropriately with injured persons as well as initiating the next steps in the rescue chain.

Theoretical training

• General basics of first aid: legal (§ 323c StGB) and medical (self-protection, gloves/mask)
• Basic anatomy and physiology of the lungs and cardiovascular system
• Rescue chain for BLS (Basic Life Support/First Aid/ CPR)
• Secondary care (extended first aid)
  • Bleeding and dressings
  • Fractures, dislocations, sprains
  • Head injuries
  • Rescue grips and positioning of casualties
  • Measures in the event of shock and thermal problems (cold/heat)
• Oxygen systems
  • Presentation of the various oxygen systems for breathing and ventilation
• First aid kit/emergency kit
• AED
  • Use and procedure
  • Ventricular fibrillation
  • Warning signs

Practical training

• CPR/BLS: immediate life-saving measures with the help of a resuscitation manikin
• Ventilation frequency and depth as well as frequency and depth of chest compressions
• Support of the HLW/BLS by
  • Use of an AED, recovery position and shock position
  • Use of an oxygen system
• Explanation (incl. advantages/disadvantages, potential hazards) and installation of the existing oxygen systems
• Description of the existing first aid kit/emergency kit
  • Content and use
  • Possible applications and limitations (e.g. what may only be used by a medical professional)
• Rescue grips, positioning and dressings
• Possible scenarios