DAN Diving First Aid (DFA) IQC – Instructor Qualification Course

The Diving First Aid (DFA) course is the most comprehensive first aid training in the dive industry, offering essential skills for both divers and non-divers. By becoming a DFA Instructor, you’ll be prepared to teach life-saving first aid and risk-mitigation techniques to your students.

The DFA Instructor Qualification Course (IQC) trains you to teach a full range of critical first aid skills, including all content from the DAN Basic Life Support (BLS) course, such as CPR and essential first aid skills. You will also cover the Emergency Oxygen for Diving Injuries course, neurological assessments, and first aid for hazardous marine life injuries.

Upon successful completion, you’ll be certified to teach the following DAN Courses:

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

Why Become a DAN Instructor?

Becoming a DAN Instructor helps you build a safer diving community, develop a qualified dive staff, and increase your business by offering first aid training. This course also provides an opportunity to generate off-season revenue and diversify your services by teaching first aid to both divers and the local community.

After meeting additional prerequisites, you may also become a DAN Instructor Trainer and help other professionals advance their careers by conducting DAN Instructor Qualification Courses.

Prerequisites:

• Be a DAN member and a DAN Pro

• Be an active scuba diving leader (instructor, assistant instructor, dive con, or divemaster)

Sign up today to get certified and start teaching life-saving skills to your community and divers!