PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider

Becoming a PADI Emergency Oxygen Provider lets you breathe easy knowing that you can recognize scuba diving illnesses treatable with emergency oxygen.

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About the Course

Knowing how and when to administer emergency oxygen is a valuable skill to have in a dive emergency. PADI® Emergency Oxygen Provider prepares you to offer aid and teaches you to recognize scuba diving injuries and illnesses requiring emergency oxygen.

This is an excellent course for scuba divers, boat crew, lifeguards, freedivers, mermaids or anyone who spends time in and around water. No age restrictions or water sessions required.

What You'll Learn

✓Recognize scuba diving injuries and illnesses requiring emergency oxygen
✓Assemble and deploy an emergency oxygen unit
✓Administer emergency oxygen appropriately
✓Offer aid confidently in dive-related emergencies

Certification Requirements

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Prerequisites

None — interest in helping others

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Time

Self-study: 2–4 hours. Entire course: 1 day

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Age

No minimum — ability to handle course content

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Format

No water sessions required

How to Earn an Emergency Oxygen Provider Certification

Complete self-study on recognizing dive-related injuries and administering emergency oxygen, then practice assembling and deploying an oxygen unit with your PADI Instructor — building skills you can use on boats, at dive sites, or anywhere people spend time in and around water.

Step 1

Self-Study

Complete the independent study portion of your course at your own pace, online or offline, using course materials provided by your instructor or dive shop. You'll learn to recognize scuba diving injuries and illnesses treatable with emergency oxygen, and when and how to administer aid.

•Self-study time commitment: 2–4 hours

Step 2

With Your Instructor

ADDITIONAL COST: Your Dive Shop may charge fees for instructor time and certification processing.

Work with your instructor to practice assembling an emergency oxygen unit, identifying when oxygen is needed, and administering emergency oxygen safely — no in-water training required.

•Total time commitment: 1 day

Emergency Oxygen Provider FAQs

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The Javascuba Difference

For more than 20 years, Javascuba has educated divers of all levels, guided by strict PADI standards and uncompromising safety. Beyond training, we've transformed diving from a sport into an adventurous lifestyle — opening the door to the breathtaking beauty of the underwater world.

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Authorized Dive School

20+ Years

PADI Recognized

1,500+

Certified Divers

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