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EDUCATION 2 SUMMER 2012 2012 Calendar Aug. 17-19 Instructor Trainer Workshop Durham, N.C. Sept. 11-13 DMT Continuing Education Course Durham, N.C. This course is for certified DMTs who need continuing education credits to maintain their certification. Sept. 16-21 DMT Course Durham, N.C. This course covers the topics and skills necessary to be eligible for the DMT certification exam. Oct. 6-13 CME: 72nd DAN Diving and Bonaire Hyperbaric Medicine Course Jointly sponsored by DAN and the Wilderness Medical Society (WMS), this six-day program includes lectures, case presentations, printed support materials and both formal and informal discussions with the faculty. Participants will also have the opportunity to enjoy diving as part of their stay. Nov. 14-17 DEMA Show Submitting Online Rosters Specific student information is needed when completing the online roster. Because the roster is entered real time into the DAN database for both the instructor and provider without hand screening, the minimum information to match an existing record is either the student’s DAN Member number or last name and date of birth. Without this information a duplicate record may Las Vegas, Nev. be created, making confirmation of certification or the addition of renewal certifications difficult if not impossible. Using the first name as it appears on the individual’s DAN membership is also helpful; name variations such as James, Jim and Jimmy also generate duplicate records. Help us keep our database concise and navigable by diligence as you enter your course rosters. Processing Fee Implemented for Certification Cards With the course revisions and introduction of digital student handbooks, there has been much discussion regarding how certification cards will be issued. We explored many options and processing models, some of which were prematurely announced. Please accept our apologies for the variable information that has been released and any resulting confusion. However, we now have a firm decision. Paper certification cards for immediate distribution are not possible with the digital version of the student handbooks. To streamline logistics, all certifications will follow the same process: When submitting a course roster, there will be a $5 charge per student for a certification card to be mailed to the student. For instructors utilizing the online roster, there will be the option for you to print temporary certification cards at the time the roster is submitted. Temporary cards can be printed only after the roster has been submitted and the processing fee paid. Cards can be mailed to the instructor for distribution if requested. A “Notes” field will be added to the online roster to facilitate requests to mail cards to the instructor or dive center. Changes in DAN ProMember Cards Effective May 2012, your DAN Instructor/ Trainer status no longer appears on your DAN ProMember card. Because your teaching status is not tied to your membership status other than the requirement to be a DAN Member to teach DAN courses, it is more accurate to check your My DAN Account for your teaching status. The information provided in your My DAN Account includes teaching status and the expiration month of your credentials for each course you are certified to teach. You can also check student counts for each course. Trainers are also able to see how many instructors they have trained in each specific course. Become a DAN Instructor Trainer The next Instructor Trainer Workshop (ITW) at DAN headquarters in Durham, N.C., is scheduled for Aug. 17-19. There is still time to register. Prerequisites: • Be a current DAN Member. • Be an active DAN Instructor in each course for which you are seeking the DAN Instructor Trainer rating. • PLUS have one of the following certifications: — Current scuba instructor trainer — IDC Staff (or equivalent) with DAN Diving Emergency Specialist (DES) Instructor — CPR/first aid instructor trainer with DAN Diving Emergency Specialist (DES) Instructor The DAN ITW includes the following courses: • Emergency Oxygen for Scuba Diving Injuries • Basic Life Support: CPR and First Aid • First Aid for Hazardous Marine Life Injuries • Neurological Assessment • CPR Health-Care Provider with First Aid • Dive Medicine for Divers: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 Oxygen Window DAN Education
Trainer Corner Instructor Applications and Credential Documentation Please include the documentation noted on the DAN Instructor application for all instructor candidates, whether a new instructor or an existing instructor adding credentials. Current scuba leadership and CPR instructor credentials are required for all applications. Scuba agency memberships are renewed annually, and most CPR instructor credentials have a two-year renewal cycle. Stating certifications are “on file” on an application will delay its processing until current status can be verified, usually through additional communication with the trainer and/or applicant. Please keep the process in motion by always providing the credentials upon submission. Online Directory Permissions The DAN Instructor application has a box for the instructor to give permission for a listing in the DAN Instructor Online Directory. The box gives instructors the option of which phone number to post (only one number can be listed). If the box is not completed, the default is to not list the instructor/trainer. Revised CORE and Mini-CORE Once all the courses have finished the revision process, we will update the CORE and Mini-CORE program segments. Because we have continually identified changes and tweaks as we have completed the individual courses, we decided to wait to release the new CORE and Mini-CORE so all adjustments could be addressed. The material as it currently exists can be used as is with minor notations about process and administrative requirements. If you have questions about adjustments or have suggestions for revisions, please contact oxygen@dan.org. As a reminder, both CORE and Mini-CORE are required for new DAN Instructors and must be initialed on the instructor application. If the CORE module was completed online, please note this and include a copy the certificate of completion with the application. (You should have received the certificate from your instructor candidate at the beginning of the Instructor Qualification Course (IQC) as verification of its completion.) For existing instructors, neither module is required, but the Mini-CORE can provide a good review. Individuals adding new instructor ratings who have not taken an IQC module for awhile may benefit from the review it will provide on administrative procedures and marketing tips. Mandatory Update Is Available Online The June 30, 2012, deadline for DAN Instructors and Trainers to complete 2012 Mandatory Update has passed. Anyone who did not complete the update by June 30 will be in sustaining status until the update is completed. While webinar options for completing the update have concluded, the online version is still available. There is no charge for the update, which takes about 45 minutes to complete. To pass the 10-question exam, listen to all of the audio components. Should you have an unsuccessful completion attempt, contact DAN Education at oxygen@dan.org to have the program reset for an additional opportunity to complete the program. Website Updates Planned The resources and information posted in the Instructors-Only section of the DAN website will be updated soon. Among the changes will be additions to support the new materials and expanded formats for student materials. Contact us at oxygen@dan.org if you need something that is not yet posted. Thank you for your patience as we continue to update and improve the availability of materials. Kudos! The following DAN Instructors received praise from their students’ course evaluations. Jeff Loflin: (Oxygen First Aid) “Very well taught with great experience!” Bill Hillermeier: (HMLI) “Course was amazing! Best instructor ever!” Jon Fajans: (DEMP) “Course was done in a very professional manner and fun.” Rick Ducey (DFA Pro) “Rick does a great job and represents DAN well.” Bob Sumner: (Neurological Assessment) “Bob is a truly excellent instructor and credit to DAN.” Oxygen Window DAN Education SUMMER 2012 3
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