Diving Emergency Specialist

Class	Length	Price	Minimum Age	Sign Me Up	Interested
Diving Emergency Specialist		$

Continuing education is an important way for divers to continue to hone their diving skills and improve as divers. Divers Alert Network understands the importance of being an active and involved diver who takes the time to learn about not just new dive techniques, but techniques to care for yourself and others injured in a dive accident.

To recognize this commitment to dive safety, DAN has created a recognition program called Diving Emergency Specialist. The DES designation is a way to commend divers who have sought out the training they need to be prepared buddies and safer divers.

To earn this recognition, divers must hold current certifications in:

Plus three of the following:

If you have taken a Diving Emergency Management Provider class, it must have included Advanced O₂ and that must be reflected on your certification card.

You must also hold:

This program is open to any diver.

To receive this recognition, submit your application (PDF: 51 KB) directly to DAN Training with photocopies of all the required certifications and the $20 application fee.

DES recognition includes a:

As a DES recognized diver, you will also receive:

Download the DES Application (PDF: 51 KB)