PADI Oxygen Provider Course

[Dadali]

Got a question regarding PADI's Oxygen provider course and I appreciate in advance for all who read and replied to my question.

I took my PADI Oxygen Provider course about 2 yrs ago. I know that I need to keep myself updated and retake my First Aid course, but do I need to get recertified every 2 yrs with PADI's Oxygen Provider course?

 

[Skunky]

no...

 

[knotical]

Depends on why you took the courses and why you're considering retaking the First Aid course.

The DAN O2 course recommends a refresher every 2 years. The PADI course is essentially the same as the DAN course.

Some dive employers require their employees stay current in both courses.
But as a diver there is probably no requirement to stay current in either.

Still, more first aid and emergency training, including refreshers, should be useful for all divers.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

I don;t have either but my red cross O2 for the professional rescuer needs refresher every year. CPR/AED 2 years, First aid 3 years. Alot of changes seem to be taking place in the O2 and CPR /AED courses as more research is done. While it may not be required it is a good idea to keep up on these.

 

[Dadali]

The reason I am retaking (reconsidering) to take the course is because I am getting certified as a SSI Dive Con, and they want a copy of my O2 and First Aid cards. I remember my First Aid instructor told me to take a refresher every 2 yrs but am not sure if I had to (MUST) retake the PADI's Oxygen Provider course. Just wanted to be sure.

 

[Scuba Cowboy]

I'm curious as to what changes there would be to O2 administration. ?? Handling the equipment doesn't change, is there research saying O2 should be delivered at different rate? Just curious.

 

[Bob DBF]

I'd say give them what you have and let them decide what what they want you to do from there.