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Full or Refresher
Onshore or Offshore
The Diver Medic Technician (DMT) certification offered at CDA is an ADAS approved certification and is divided into two categories; Onshore DMT Qualification and Offshore DMT Qualification, depending on the student’s level of diving qualification upon graduation. This course will help build upon the divers knowledge and ability to work offshore by introducing students to high level first aid skills, including intubations, suturing, IV and drugs in hyperbaric environments. When combined with the Assistant Life Support Technician (ALST) or Life Support Technician (LST) course these industry recognised ADAS qualifications give a new commercial diver the very best chance of gaining your first job in the offshore industry. Because DMT’s are so valuable, it is not uncommon for companies to hire exclusively DMT trained individuals. On a normal work day, the life of a DMT is no different than that of a normal diver. A DMT is not hired as a DMT but instead hired as a diver, who in emergency can act as a first responder until a hyperbaric doctor is able to take over.
The DMT course is available in four different delivery modes:
Onshore DMT – Initial course for divers who are onshore (Part 1 or 2) or restricted Part 3 divers.
Offshore DMT – Initial course for divers who hold an ADAS Part 3, Part 4 or Life Support Technician, or equivalent qualifications.
Onshore DMT Refresher – Refresher course for existing DMT certification holders who are onshore (Part 1 or 2) or restricted Part 3 divers and meet the refresher criteria below.
Offshore DMT Refresher – Refresher course for existing DMT certification holders who hold an ADAS Part 3, Part 4 or Life Support Technician, or equivalent, qualification and meet the refresher criteria below.
The Diver Medic Technician is a compulsory part of any dive team, hence why a DMT certificate is a great addition for any Part 3 diver if your intent is working offshore in the oil and gas industry.
Current Commercial Dive Medical
- Before we can allow anyone to dive, they must hold an occupational dive medical compliant to the Australian Standard (AS) 2299.1.
- The doctor who assesses you for medical fitness is required to be trained in hyperbaric medicine and certified as an occupational diving doctor.
- You can find dive doctors using the SPUMS website: https://www.spums.org.au/
Current First Aid, CPR and Advanced Oxygen Resuscitation certificates or Diver Medic Technician (DMT) with Advanced Oxygen Resuscitation completed in the last 12 months.
- To meet the AS/NZS 2299.1 and ADAS requirements anyone who joins a course at CDA, or any other ADAS school is required to have a current first aid, 02 provider and CPR certification.
- In general, if the card has First Aid on it, and the course was about a day long, it is likely this will be accepted. Though if you are not sure if your First Aid ticket is accepted, you can contact us any time to find out.
- If you are completing your First Aid, CPR or O2 course in Australia, you can check if the units are acceptable by checking this table.
For Offshore DMT
- Candidates for Offshore DMT certification must also hold a current ADAS Part 3, ADAS Part 4, Assistant Life Support Technician, Life Support Technician, or Life Support Supervisor qualification or equivalent.
For DMT Refresher
- DMT certification holders are able to refresh their certification between three (3) months prior to, or eight (8) weeks after the expiry date of their certification. In order to undertake the DMT refresher course, applicants must enrol on the course during this timeframe. If they are unable to enrol on a refresher course in this time, they will be required to undertake the full DMT course in order to gain another certification.
Tasmania
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The information you want to know
The course meets the following requirements:
- Onshore DMT: Partial completion of Certificate IV in Hyperbaric Operations (Diver medical technician). (National Qualification Code 11006NAT, awarded by Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme (ADAS), Registered Training Organization (RTO) Number 88104).
- Offshore DMT: Certificate IV in Hyperbaric Operations (Diver medical technician). (National Qualification Code 11006NAT, awarded by Australian Diver Accreditation Scheme (ADAS), Registered Training Organization (RTO) Number 88104).
- More information including details on the unit standard, course competencies & prerequisites can be found on the ADAS website: CLICK HERE
Onshore DMT
- BSBWHS211 Work safely in hyperbaric operations
- NAT11006001 Work safely in hyperbaric operations
- NAT11006002 Maintain effective working relationships within dive or hyperbaric operations team
- NAT11006004 Assess diving casualty and assist with first aid and treatment of diving illnesses and injuries
- NAT11006026 Undertake assessment and emergency care during rescue and recovery of diving or hyperbaric casualty
- NAT11006027 Administer oxygen in hyperbaric chambers and in general emergencies
- NAT11006028 Assist as an attendant inside a hyperbaric chamber
- NAT11006029 Assist with general medical emergencies within the team
- NAT11006030 Prepare for potential emergencies and assist with treatment of diving illnesses
- NAT11006037 Assist with prevention and treatment of hyperbaric-related illnesses and injuries
- NAT11006065 Apply knowledge of basic physics, anatomy, physiology and psychology to hyperbaric work
Offshore DMT
- BSBWHS211 Work safely in hyperbaric operations
- NAT11006001 Work safely in hyperbaric operations
- NAT11006002 Maintain effective working relationships within dive or hyperbaric operations team
- NAT11006004 Assess diving casualty and assist with first aid and treatment of diving illnesses and injuries
- NAT11006024 Undertake extended out-of-hospital care of a diving casualty
- NAT11006026 Undertake assessment and emergency care during rescue and recovery of diving or hyperbaric casualty
- NAT11006027 Administer oxygen in hyperbaric chambers and in general emergencies
- NAT11006028 Assist as an attendant inside a hyperbaric chamber
- NAT11006029 Assist with general medical emergencies within the team
- NAT11006030 Prepare for potential emergencies and assist with treatment of diving illnesses
- NAT11006037 Assist with prevention and treatment of hyperbaric-related illnesses and injuries
- NAT11006065 Apply knowledge of basic physics, anatomy, physiology and psychology to hyperbaric work
- NAT11006074 Prepare to work safely in offshore diving operations
- NAT11006076 Apply first aid within a chamber or bell
No, course fees exclude accommodation and food, these are your responsibility. We are more than happy to provide you with a list of local accommodation providers.
Yes, we offer a pickup on the first day only for courses in Tasmania. Pick up can be either from Launceston Airport or from your accommodation in Launceston city if you arrive earlier. Please note that we do not offer daily transport during the course.
We cannot assist with visa applications, if you do need assistance we suggest contacting a visa agent in your home country. We can provide an acceptance letter once you have paid a deposit and secured a place on a course.
