First Aid, CPR and Oxygen Administration

Despite all the best training and planning, sometimes the unexpected happens. Whether due to environmental conditions, medical emergencies or accident, divers and professionals may be called upon to intervene. In order to be prepared, NAUI provides training in First Aid, CPR, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, Oxygen Administration and First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries. All training complies with the latest International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) standards.

In addition to meeting NAUI requirements for leadership and dive safety, NAUI training is recognized by the US Coast Guard for meeting the requirements for a US Captain’s Licensing. Certification at the professional rescuer level is also required for all active NAUI leaders and instructors and rescue divers. With NAUI first aid training, you are not only among the best trained divers in the world, you will also be among the best prepared to respond in the unlikely event of a diving emergency or accident.

Get Started

There are no minimum age or previous certification requirements for these training programs. To enroll, find a NAUI Training Center or instructor near you by visiting the NAUI Dive Center and Professional Locator.

What’s Next?

Continue your training and learning by enrolling in a NAUI Rescue Scuba Diver course to improve your capabilities for response to emergency situations both in and out of the water.