EMERGENCY OXYGEN PROVIDER

The PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider course is essential for anyone looking to be prepared to assist in scuba diving emergencies. There are no prerequisites or age restrictions, and the course is open to everyone, including scuba divers, snorkelers, and individuals around divers, such as boat crew or lifeguards. You will learn to recognize diving illnesses treatable with emergency oxygen and become skilled in using different types of oxygen equipment. During the course, you’ll practice assembling and disassembling emergency oxygen equipment, deploying a non-rebreather mask and a demand inhalator valve on a breathing diver, and using a pocket mask on a non-breathing diver.

Who should take this course?

Knowing how and when to use emergency oxygen is a great skill to have and means you’re ready to help others should the need arise. Becoming a PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider lets you breathe easy knowing that you can recognize scuba diving illnesses treatable with emergency oxygen, and are prepared to offer aid.

There are no prerequisites, age restrictions or water sessions required for this course – it’s open to everyone. Scuba divers, snorkelers and anyone who is around divers – boat crew, lifeguards, etc. – will benefit from having this training.

What will you learn?

You’ll learn about dive injuries, different types of emergency oxygen equipment and safety considerations when using oxygen. Then you’ll practice:

Assembling and disassembling emergency oxygen equipment.
Deploying a non-rebreather mask and a demand inhalator valve on a breathing diver.
Using a pocket mask on a nonbreathing diver.

How can you start learning now?

Visit your local PADI Dive Center and Resort to enroll in the course and get your PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider Manual. Read the manual before class as directed by your instructor in preparation for skill practice.

What gear will you use?

Your PADI Instructor will have emergency oxygen units available to use for training and your local dive center can help you purchase your own unit for use after the class. You’ll also need to have a disposable non-rebreather mask to use during practice sessions, which your instructor can help provide.

Next Step

Be oxygen savvy and earn this important certification:

Enroll in an Emergency Oxygen Provider course at your PADI Dive Center or Resort.
Browse the PADI Course Catalog and check out related courses, such as PADI Rescue Diverand Emergency First Response.