Safety Training: Dive Operations

Online as well as live learning opportunities are available to all engaged in diving operations, providing essential education and knowledge to ensure safe dive operations.


Risk Mitigation Courses

DAN’s online risk mitigation courses are designed to give industry professionals the tools they need to ensure that their dive operations are meeting industry recommendations. These courses are provided with the intent of making this critical information as easily accessible as possible, which is why they are available to anyone, free of charge. Keep a lookout on this site for new modules to be added.

Dive Boat Safety Best Practices

The DAN Dive Boat Safety Best Practices e-learning course is designed to help dive boat operators improve the safety of their boat diving operations and ensure compliance with the recommendations of the 2018 United States Coast Guard (USCG) Marine Safety Advisory.

HIRA Level I for Dive Businesses

The HIRA Level I for Dive Business e-learning course is a self-assessment tool designed to help dive operators comply with the basic requirements for safely operating a dive business.

HIRA Level I for Dive Professionals

The HIRA Level I for Dive Professionals e-learning course is a self-assessment tool designed to help dive professionals comply with the basic requirements for safely conducting diving activities.

Assurance of Breathing Gas Quality

The DAN Assurance of Breathing Gas Quality e-learning course is designed to help compressor operators identify, prevent, and respond to gas contamination incidents.

Emergency Planning for Dive Operators & Professionals

This emergency planning e-learning course is designed to assist dive operators and professionals in preparing for emergency situations that may occur during daily operations.


HIRA Level II for Dive Businesses

The HIRA Level II for Dive Businesses e-learning course is a self-assessment tool designed build on the basic requirements of HIRA Level I.


HIRA Level II for Dive Professionals

The HIRA Level II for Dive Professionals e-learning course is a self-assessment tool designed to build on the basic requirements of HIRA Level I.


Dive Safety Officer (DSO) Course

The Dive Safety Officer (DSO) course is designed for professionals in the industry who want to elevate their dive safety knowledge and skills. Individuals who receive the DAN DSO course certification will learn to identify and assist in mitigating technical and operational risks in the complete range of dive-related activities. DAN DSOs will complete the course having been immersed in a culture of safety and will have the tools to disseminate that knowledge to dive businesses and professionals around the world.

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DAN First Aid Courses

DAN first aid courses prepare people to manage injuries related to scuba diving as well as those that occur in other settings. These courses provide incident management skills that empower people to step up and take action in emergencies.