Dive Accident Responder Course
Dive Accident Responder Course (DARC)
Plymouth based charity DDRC Healthcare delivers an annual course particularly for recreational divers. This course is subsidised by the charity as part of their objectives to support diver safety.
Led by highly skilled and experienced trainers and doctors, this very popular day consists of four sessions including:
- 40m dry dive - come and experience a chamber dive (medical fitness approved)
- Basic Life Support - awareness of CPR, O2 administration and using an AED
- DCI awareness - learn from our Diving Physicians how to recognise DCI
- Rescue Services - evacuating a diver from a vessel, radio communications, DDRC procedures.These are all vital elements to better understand and refresh your memory to contribute to safer diving.
All this for only £60pp.
To book please visit our website.
2025 and 2026 dates are available.
Previous feedback:
"Chamber: Clear instructions – felt at ease in good hands. Interesting talk/tour re what makes up the chamber."
"Case studies/diving incidents: Too new to know about them when doing questions at start, but know more now. Emergencies at sea: Really interesting & presented with lots of passion."
"Value for money: FANTASTIC – will recommend to all divers. This course provided an excellent overview of rescue skills with practical activities, revision of BLS & O2 , what happens with SAR helicopter. I now feel better informed to deal with an emergency for divers on our rib, what to expect and what to do. Thanks."
"Lunch: SUPERB. I have been before and try to repeat as a ‘refresher’. It is so helpful to re-attend these days and always really friendly, informative and naturally professional."
"Excellent & comprehensive pre course information. Lunch exceeded expectations. Watching chamber dive and trying the assessed chest compressions. Staff all very friendly and gave lots of additional help, not phased by any weird or whacky questions."
Not only does DDRC provide free onsite parking but also a free buffet lunch. We use a qualified, local and independent outside caterer who can work with a variety of dietary requirements. These are taken at time of booking.
Further refreshments are available during the day.