Diver Medic Technician (DMT) Course

DDRC IMCA Diver Medic Technician (DMT) Course
DDRC IMCA Diver Medic Technician (DMT) Refresher Course

The Diver Medic Technician (DMT) is a person who will be expected to perform a range of advanced medical techniques in an emergency. The DMT might be expected to assist in the initial diagnosis, tend the patient, administer medication and/or fluids and take control of the situation until a Diving Doctor arrives. Effective incident management and communication skills are emphasised during the course.

• Airway management
• Shock management
• Respiratory and Cardiac arrest
• Care of casualties on site and during Transportation
• Wound management
• Diving Accidents
• Use of Medical
• Equipment taken to Remote Sites
• Care and Treatment of the patient in the
• Hyperbaric Environment
• Oxygen Administration
• Medical Record keeping
• Intravenous Infusion
• Liaison with Medical Services

Prerequisites/Entry Requirements

• No prior knowledge or experience is needed, a reasonable standard of First Aid is required to pass the course and a basic knowledge of diving and physics and human biology would be helpful.

Course Duration

• 10 days, Mon - Fri, 08.30 - 16.30 over a consecutive period of 2 weeks

Certification

• IMCA – Certified Diver Medic Technician – Valid for 3 Years

Links To Additional Information

• http://www.imca-int.com/careers/factsheets/lst.html