PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider
The PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider course teaches you how to recognize diving-related injuries and respond by safely providing emergency oxygen. It’s a practical, hands-on course focused on preparedness, awareness, and responding calmly during real diving emergencies.
What you need
Course structure
Certification
Preparedness matters before emergencies happen.
In diving, oxygen is one of the most important first responses during a diving-related incident. Knowing how to recognize symptoms, respond correctly, and safely administer oxygen can make a significant difference in emergency situations.
This course focuses on practical emergency response skills, equipment handling, and building confidence through realistic training scenarios.
Simple procedures practiced the right way.
The course combines theory, equipment handling, and practical scenario training. You’ll learn how to recognize diving-related illnesses, safely operate oxygen systems, and respond calmly in controlled emergency situations.
How the course works
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Theory and recognition
~1–2 hoursLearn the signs and symptoms of diving-related injuries, when oxygen should be administered, and the basic procedures used during emergency response situations.
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Equipment and practical training
Hands-on sessionPractice assembling oxygen equipment, operating oxygen units, using delivery systems, and safely handling emergency oxygen equipment in controlled conditions.
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Scenario practice
Practical exercisesApply your knowledge through realistic emergency response scenarios focused on calm decision-making, communication, and correct procedure handling.
This course is perfect if…
- You want to improve emergency response skills for diving activities
- You want practical safety knowledge without requiring dive certification
- You plan to continue toward Rescue Diver or professional-level training
- You want to feel more prepared and confident during dive operations
What you will gain
Emergency response awareness
Learn how to recognize diving-related injuries and respond appropriately in emergency situations.
Confidence using oxygen equipment
Practice assembling, operating, and safely using emergency oxygen delivery systems.
Better preparedness during dive activities
Improve your readiness and ability to assist both yourself and other divers when needed.
Strong foundation for future training
Emergency Oxygen Provider works well alongside Rescue Diver, EFR, and professional-level dive courses.
Emergency oxygen is one of the most important first responses during diving-related incidents. This course teaches you how to recognize situations quickly and provide oxygen safely and effectively.
No. The course is suitable for both divers and non-divers and does not require previous dive certification.
Yes. Emergency Oxygen Provider is an excellent addition to Rescue Diver, Emergency First Response (EFR), Divemaster, and many other safety-focused training programs.