Introduction Much of the content in this particular module will be unfamiliar or indeed new to you therefore this is based at a more basic level. You should consider this as being no more than an introduction to the subject, if you are required to work with Divers you will be required to complete the 2 week Diver Medic Technician Course. As an Offshore Medic you might be required to treat a sick or injured Diver however this would be unlikely unless you are employed to work on a DSV as regulation dictate that: a For bell* diving operations at depth exceeding 50 metres and for diving operations involving the use of a mixed gas there should, as from 29 April 1991 be present and not diving at least one person who has successfully completed an approved course as a Diver medic. ** * See glossary Section 7 ** See key personnel 5.1 For all types of commercial diving the contractor must decide whether to employ a diver medic, in fact on Sat Vessels it is the norm to have at least one diver medic in each team if not more and also have an HSE Offshore Medic on board who also holds the DMT Certificate. Preparation Before you read any further you should ensure that you are failure with the basic physics of gasses and liquids. Please also refresh your knowledge on the respiratory system using your chosen Anatomy and Physiology textbook. The recommended books on diving medicine are: Diving and subaquatic Medicine by Edmonds, Lowry and Pennefather. Published by the Diving Medical Centre, sold and distributed by Biomedical Marine Services, 25 Battle Byde, Seaforth, 2092, Australia. and Davis Diving Medicine Or Bove 1. Diving There are five types of diving that you need to consider these are: Recreational Commercial PPE Personal Protective Equipment Commercial Diving Systems Recreational Diving Systems
Introduction Much of the content in this particular module will be unfamiliar or indeed new to you therefore this is based at a more basic level. You should consider this as being no more than an introduction to the subject, if you are required to work with Divers you will be required to complete the 2 week Diver Medic Technician Course. As an Offshore Medic you might be required to treat a sick or injured Diver however this would be unlikely unless you are employed to work on a DSV as regulation dictate that: For bell* diving operations at a depth exceeding 50 metres and for diving operations involving the use of a mixed gas there should, as from 29 April 1991 be present and not diving at least one person who has successfully completed an approved course as a Diver medic. ** * See glossary Section 7 ** See 5.1 key personnel For all types of commercial diving the contractor must decide whether to employ a diver medic, in fact on Sat Vessels it is the norm to have at least one diver medic in each team if not more and also have an HSE Offshore Medic on board who also holds the DMT Certificate. Preparation Before you read any further you should ensure that you are failure with the basic physics of gasses and liquids. Please also refresh your knowledge on the respiratory system using your chosen Anatomy and Physiology textbook. The recommended books on diving medicine are: Diving and subaquatic Medicine by Edmonds, Lowry and Pennefather. Published by the Diving Medical Centre, sold and distributed by Biomedical Marine Services, 25 Battle Byde, Seaforth, 2092, Australia. Or Bove and Davis Diving Medicine 1. Diving There are five types of diving that you need to consider these are: Recreational Commercial PPE Personal Protective Equipment Commercial Diving Systems Recreational Diving Systems
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