This program integrates the knowledge and skills acquired in the Field Neurological Program with patient management knowledge and skills. Lifeguard Systems Instructors train thousands of fire, police and EMS around the world in dive accident management. The lack of understanding of proper techniques for administering oxygen in dive accident situations became so evident that a program was developed for the public service rescuer.

Hands-on skills and knowledge covered include:

• The four phases of respiration as they relate to dive accidents and other water related accidents.
• Dalton and Henry's Laws as they are applied to Oxygen Administration
• Effect of normobaric oxygen on dive accidents and why it must be high flow
• What is hyperbaric oxygen treatment and how does it function – what local facilities are available
• What other than dive accidents is hyperbaric oxygen used for (carbon monoxide poisoning, gas gangrene, crush injuries, diabetic wounds, etc.)
• CPR and rescue breathing review session
• Different types of oxygen delivery devices for breathing and non-breathing patients – continuous flow and demand regulators, bag valve masks, pocket mask use
• Myth – demand does not mean positive pressure
• Oxygen Administration games (drills)
• Pre-warmed and humidified oxygen
• Patient communication specific to dive accident victims
• Dive Accident Report Forms
• Keeping yourself liability defensive