The province of British Columbia requires all commercial divers working in the province to maintain a current Dive Accident Management (D.A.M.) certification.
The Dive Accident Management renewal program brings together essential decision making processes that emphasize industry best practices for accident prevention and management of diver emergencies. Topics covered will be the elements of proper Dive Project Planning, Emergency Response Resources including the use of Standby Divers, First Responders, Dive Medical Technicians and a on call Diving Medical Officer. All candidates must hold a current DCBC diving certification, Workplace First-aid, CPR & AED and dive medical to participate in the Dive Accident Management Renewal Program.
The ‘Apply Now’ button will take you to the registration page where on the drop-down menu simply select ‘Dive Accident Management Online Course’ and your training will begin in a matter of minutes. With a review of the Dive Accident Management slides you’ll be ready to answer the exam. The 'Dive Accident Management' renewal program has been specifically designed to refresh and renew critical decision making processes that are engaged in the event of an emergency on a dive site. Once you've written the renewal exam your Supervisor will have to submit back to CDI the Skills Verification document, whereby confirming that the mock emergency drills or company emergency action plans have been reviewed. Please ensure you understand the certification requirements prior to registering as the online course is non-refundable.
The CDI Dive Accident Management Program has been designed to meet the needs of Worksafe BC diver competency requirements!
"This program does not require approval by the Private Training Institutions Brancg (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training". As such, PTIB did not review this program".