Programmes.

The programmes offered by the Partners in the DMT Training Group are accredited or recognized by the appropriate Regulatory Agency. For example, ADC International in the USA recognizes diver education in accordance with OHSA (US Federal Department of Labor, USA) Regulation 29 CFR Part 1910: 410; in the United Kingdom, it is the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) who administer the "Diving at Work Regulations" which cover all aspects of diving, and in Australia it is the Department of Labour who control diving related training.

This area of specialized education at the Paramedic Level, which was the first programme in this area based upon Competency, was introduced in 1989 and accredited by the National Board of Hyperbaric and Diving Medical Technology in 1991. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the United Kingdom reviewed the programme and approved it in 1992.

The Diver Medic Technician Paramedic (DMT-Paramedic) programme was then dived into lower levels of training and in 1994, when the US Federal Department of Transport published their Competency Guidelines for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT), the DMT series of programmes was adjusted to ensure inclusion of all EMT Competencies at the levels published.

Therefore since 1995, the DMT series was available in the following levels of Competency...

DMT Instructor (at each of the above levels).

DMT Instructor Trainer.

Medical Response Diver.

Emergency Diving Accident Management.

Hyperbaric Oxygen in Diving Accident Management.

Hyperbaric Chamber Operator

In 1998, HSE stopped accrediting Diver Medic Training and passed the responsibility to two organisations, Association of Diving Contractors (ADC) International and the International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA).

As both organisations have equal standing with HSE and having reviewed both organisations and their responsiveness to Divers, we choose to submit our programmes to ADC International for their accreditation and recognition.

In 2002, ADC International accredited the above programmes in accordance with US Department of Labor/Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OHSA) 29 CFR Part 1910.410. ADC Certification may be reviewed at their web page http://www.adc-usa.org/OHSA_cert_recog.php

The Teaching Development and Instructional Staff of the DMT Training Group Partners continue to strive to ensure that all new procedures and protocols are reviewed by a competent authority before being introduced into any training programme.

, 2008.

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DMT Introductory.

This competency based Introductory programme is designed to met and exceed the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) United Kingdom Diver Medic Standards published in 1990 and subsequently amended in 1999 prior to handing over responsibility for standards to IMCA (International Association of Marine Contractors) the employer group.

The programme is eighty (80) hours in duration and requires candidates to demonstrate competency and pass a written examination.

The programme is also a "stand alone" level of skill in emergency intervention in diving related accidents/incidents.

In addition to the education outline below, all DMT personnel are required to complete the Emergency Diving Accident Management and the Hyperbaric Oxygen Administration programmes before certification will be granted.

Application to attend this programme may be made as follows...

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DMT-BASIC: EDUCATIONAL MODEL

This programme is based upon a Competency format over a period of 1200 hours (Didactic and supervised placement).

The biannual refresher programme is forty (40) hours and is required for re-certification purposes which requires demonstration of competency.

PREREQUISITE	HSE Diver Certification or equivalent, DMT Introductory,CPR and BTLS/BCLS
INTRODUCTION Foundations of the DMT-Basic. Overview of Human Systems. Emergency Pharmacology. Venous Access and Medication Administration.	PATIENT ASSESSMENT History Taking. Techniques of Physical Examination. Patient Assessment. Clinical Decision Making. Communications and Documentation.	MEDICAL Respiratory Emergencies. Hyperbaric Emergencies. Cardiovascular Emergencies. Diabetic Emergencies. Allergic Reactions. Poisoning/Overdose Emergencies. Neurological Emergencies. Non-Traumatic Abdominal Emergencies. Environmental Emergencies.
TRAUMA Trauma Systems and Mechanisms of Injury. Hemorrhage and Shock. Burns. Thoracic Trauma. Diving Injuries and Management Ophthalmic Emergencies Trauma Practical Laboratory	ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT AND VENTILATION. ASSESSMENT BASED MANAGEMENT. SUTURING. ADVANCED IV MANAGEMENT. CATHETERISATION.	SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Hyperbaric Chamber Operations and Practice. Obstetric Emergencies.

Application to attend this programme may be made as follows...

Enquires relating to training should complete the enquiry form via this LINK.

Enquires relating to Medical requirements or information relating to standards should complete the enquiry form via this LINK.

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DMT-INTERMEDIATE: EDUCATIONAL MODEL.

This programme is based upon a Competency format over a period of 2400 hours (Didactic and supervised placement).

The biannual refresher programme is forty (40) hours and is required for re-certification purposes which requires demonstration of competency.

PREREQUISITE	DMT-Basic (HSE or recognized equivalent).
PREPARATORY
Foundations of the DMT-Intermediate Overview of Human Systems Emergency Pharmacology Venous Access and Medication Administration	AIRWAY MANAGEMENT AND VENTILATION
MEDICAL	PATIENT ASSESSMENT	TRAUMA
Respiratory Emergencies Hyperbaric Emergencies Cardiovascular Emergencies Diabetic Emergencies Allergic Reactions Poisoning/Overdose Emergencies Neurological Emergencies Non-Traumatic Abdominal Emergencies Environmental Emergencies Behavioral Emergencies Gynecological Emergencies	History Taking Techniques of Physical Examination Patient Assessment Clinical Decision Making Communications Documentation	Trauma Systems/Mechanism of Injury Hemorrhage and Shock Burns Thoracic Trauma Ophthalmic Emergencies Trauma Practical Laboratory Diving Injuries and Management
	SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Clinical/Field	Obstetric Emergencies Neonatal Resuscitation Pediatrics Geriatrics	Hyperbaric Chamber
	ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT AND VENTILATION. ASSESSMENT BASED MANAGEMENT. SUTURING. ADVANCED IV MANAGEMENT. CATHETERISATION.

Application to attend this programme may be made as follows...

Enquires relating to training should complete the enquiry form via this LINK.

Enquires relating to Medical requirements or information relating to standards should complete the enquiry form via this LINK.

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DMT-PARA MEDIC: EDUCATIONAL MODEL

This programme is based upon a Competency format over a period of 5200 hours (Didactic and supervised placement).

The biannual refresher programme is eighty (80) hours and is required for re-certification purposes which requires demonstration of competency.

COMPETENCIES	Mathematics, reading, and writing
PREREQUISITE.	DMT-I or DMT-Basic plus Human Anatomy and Physiology
	PREPARATORY
	DMT Systems The Roles and Responsibilities of the Paramedic The Well-being of the Paramedic Illness and Injury Prevention Medical / Legal Issues Ethics General Principles of Pathophysiology Pharmacology Venous Access and Medication Administration Therapeutic Communications Life Span Development
	AIRWAY MANAGEMENT AND VENTILATION
MEDICAL	PATIENT ASSESSMENT	TRAUMA
Pulmonary Cardiology Neurology Endocrinology Allergies and Anaphylaxis Gastroenterology Renal/Urology Toxicology Hematology Environmental Conditions Infectious and Communicable Diseases Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders Gynecology Obstetrics	History Taking Techniques of Physical Examination Patient Assessment Clinical Decision Making Communications Documentation	Trauma Systems/Mechanism of Injury Hemorrhage and Shock Soft Tissue Trauma Burns Head and Facial Trauma Ophthalmic Emergencies Spinal Trauma Thoracic Trauma Abdominal Trauma Musculoskeletal Trauma
	SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
CLINICAL FIELD ASSIGNMENTS AND HYPERBARIC CHAMBER OPERATIONS	Neonatology Pediatrics Geriatrics Abuse and Assault Patients with Special Challenges Acute Interventions for the Chronic Care Patient	WORK EXPERIENCE AND DEPLOYMENT
	ADVANCED AIRWAY MANAGEMENT AND VENTILATION. ASSESSMENT BASED MANAGEMENT. SUTURING. ADVANCED IV MANAGEMENT. CATHETERISATION.
	DMT OPERATIONS
	Medical Incident Command Rescue Awareness and Operations Hazardous Materials Incidents

Application to attend this programme may be made as follows...

Enquires relating to training should complete the enquiry form via this LINK.

Enquires relating to Medical requirements or information relating to standards should complete the enquiry form via this LINK.

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Programme Instructor.

The Instructor Programme requires the completion of four (4) Modules and the Competency Practical and Assessment parts to ensure Certification by the DMT Training Group and it's Partners.

An Instructional practicum of a minimum of 80 hours is required before initial Certification may be granted at the level sought.

These Modules are in addition to the requirements of ADC International, HSE, AUSI Pty, DEA Diver Education Associates, NASE Worldwide (and all NASE Regions).

Email applications for this Instructor Programme may be made via this link.

Module	Description	Hours (Minimum)
Module 1A.	Instructor Requirements.	8
Module 1B.	The Selection & Training of Instructors. Preparing for Instruction. Giving Instruction.	20 20 20
Module 1C.	Development & Validation of Instruction.	16
Module 2.	Team Supervision & Control.	16
Practical and Assessment	Supervised and observed Teaching Practice plus assessment of Competency.	40

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Programme Instructor Trainer.

The requirements for Certifications a DMT Instructor Trainer require completion of the Instructor Programme and a minimum of 160 hours of supervised Instruction at the level of Certification required.

The application for this level of certification requires confirmation of Instructor Certification, resolution of any Student/Instructor Appeals and the recommendation of Two (2) currently certified Instructor Trainers and/or Regional Training Director of NASE Worldwide or AUSI Pty.

A request for consideration of certification at this level may be made via EMAIL using this link.

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Emergency Diving Accident Management.

This is a five day (40 hour) residential Competency Based programme.

Upon satisfactory completion of the competencies of this programme, the candidate will be able to assess and implement rescue / treatment / evacuation plans for the diving injured patient.

Entry to this programme requires prior certification in Diving (Commercial Diving, HSE Level 1 or Recreation Diving Instructor) and/ or DMT Medical Training, and is subject to selection by the Training Staff.

Again a Medical Examination to HSE MA1A or other acceptable standard is required.

A request for consideration of certification at this level may be made via EMAIL using this link.

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Oxygen Administration (Offshore).

This is a twenty (20) hour Competency Based programme. Upon satisfactory completion of the competencies required in this programme a candidate will be able to assess the necessity for the use of Oxygen and administer oxygen appropriately in the treatment and transportation/evacuation of a diving injured patient.

Again a Medical Examination to HSE MA1A or other acceptable standard is required.

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Hyperbaric Chamber Operator.

This is a forty (40) hour Competency Based programme. Upon satisfactory completion of the competencies required in this programme a candidate will be able to assess the necessity for and administer the appropriate treatment table for a diving injured patient.

Again a Medical Examination to HSE MA1A or other acceptable standard is required.

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