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Performance-Based First Aid Leadership: A Focused, 3-Day NAUI–DAN Workshop
A concentrated, performance-based workshop that trains diving leaders to teach NAUI First Aid—covering demonstration-quality CPR and First Aid skills, teaching methodology, and final teaching evaluations.
Performance-Based First Aid Leadership: A Focused, 3-Day NAUI–DAN Workshop.
Join the NAUI Powered by DAN First Aid Leadership Workshop for an immersive three-day program designed for diving leaders who want to teach NAUI First Aid – Powered by DAN courses. The workshop emphasizes demonstration-quality First Aid and CPR skills, instruction in teaching methodology, and final teaching evaluations in a performance-based setting where credentials must be earned.
Highlights
Workshop Highlights
Hands-on First Aid & CPR Mastery
Day 1 is devoted to achieving demonstration-quality First Aid and CPR skills, with a focus on performance standards and practical, hands-on drills that establish the baseline competence required to teach.
Teaching Methodology & Course Implementation
Day 2 covers methods to teach and administer NAUI First Aid programs, providing attendees with instructional techniques and guidance on implementing courses effectively.
Final Teaching Evaluations and Credentials
Day 3 centers on final teaching evaluations: candidates work with Examiner(s) to demonstrate the skills and instructional ability required to earn First Aid Instructor credentials.
What the day feels like
What the Workshop Feels Like
Across three intensive days participants move from skill demonstration (Day 1) to classroom and methodology practice (Day 2), culminating in live teaching evaluations (Day 3). The environment is performance-based and focused on producing instructors able to deliver NAUI First Aid – Powered by DAN courses to professional standards.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this workshop is for — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Three-day workshop on November 8–10, running 9:00 am to 5:00 pm each day.
Sessions take place at the Orange County Convention Center, Room W304H.
Organizers do not list specific personal equipment; expect classroom-based instruction and skills demonstrations in a performance-based format. Credentials are earned through demonstrated performance.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
When and how long is the workshop?
The First Aid Leadership Workshop is a three-day event held November 8–10, running 9:00 am to 5:00 pm daily.
Where is the workshop held?
The workshop takes place at the Orange County Convention Center in Room W304H.
Who can attend the workshop?
The workshop is intended for diving leaders who wish to teach NAUI First Aid courses; non-NAUI members may also attend the workshop as a DAN course.
What topics and activities are covered?
The program covers demonstration-quality First Aid and CPR skills, teaching methodology and course implementation, and final teaching evaluations to assess instructor readiness.
Are credentials awarded at the workshop?
All courses and workshops are performance-based; credentials must be earned through demonstration and evaluation during the workshop.
How are instructor candidates evaluated?
Candidates work with Examiner(s) who evaluate First Aid Instructor candidates as they demonstrate the required teaching and first-aid skills.