PADI EMERGENCY O2 STUDENT HANDBOOK

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.

Out of the many PADI Specialty courses for Scuba Divers, there are some that are fun and exciting such as the DPV (Diver Propulsion Vehicle) specialty or the Cavern Diving specialty courses which teach divers exciting new skills. While the Emergency Oxygen Provider Specialty may not seem like a fun skill to learn at first, it is definitely a skill that will put your mind at ease just knowing that you are able to react and respond to a situation where oxygen needs to be administered.