DRAM – Diver Rescue & Accident Management

Description

Your Safety Net Below the Surface

Training Objective
Learn to recognize, prevent, and respond to diving emergencies. The DRAM Rescue Diver course prepares you with essential skills in Cognizance, Assessment, Rescue, and Evacuation — and is required for anyone pursuing leadership training.

Topics Covered

Recognizing signs of diver distress

Performing in-water rescues and tows

Emergency management planning

Surface evacuation strategies

Rescue scenarios

Prerequisites

Age 15+ (12–14 with Junior Diver Policy)

Medical clearance

Signed Waiver (with parent/guardian if minor)

Advanced Diver Level 2 or 10 post-certification dives

Must hold current certifications in:

CPR (NSC, AHA, ARC, ASHI or equivalent)

First Aid (NSC, ARC, AHA, ASHI or equivalent)

Oxygen Provider (DAN or equivalent)

🔁 A refresher course is recommended every two years.