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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
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