Florida Department of Education
Curriculum Framework 

Program Title:	Diving Medical Technician
Career Cluster:	Hospitality & Tourism

CCC	
CIP Number	0249030402	
Program Type	College Credit Certificate (CCC)	
Program Length	14 credit hours	
CTSO	N/A	
SOC Codes (all applicable) 	Please see the CIP to SOC Crosswalk located at the link below.	
CTE Program Resources 	http://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/program-resources.stml	

Purpose

This certificate program is part of the Diving Business and Technology AAS degree program (0249030400).  

A College Credit Certificate consists of a program of instruction of less than sixty (60) credits of college-level courses, which is part of an AS or AAS degree program and prepares students for entry into employment (Rule 6A-14.030, F.A.C.).

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Hospitality & Tourism career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Hospitality & Tourism career cluster. 

The content includes but is not limited to coursework that will prepare students for career as a diving medical technician.  

Additional Information relevant to this Career and Technical Education (CTE) program is provided at the end of this document.

Standards

After successfully completing this program, the student will be able to perform the following:

01.0	Demonstrate scuba diving skills at a proficient level.
02.0	Demonstrate the skills required for scuba rescue procedures and emergency first aid.  
03.0	Demonstrate the skills required for recompression chamber operations.
04.0	Identify blood borne diseases. 
05.0	Recognize and practice infection control procedures. 
06.0	Recognize and respond to emergency situations. 
07.0	Recognize and practice safety and security procedures. 
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts. 
09.0	Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities. 

Florida Department of Education
Student Performance Standards

Program Title:	Diving Medical Technician	 
CIP Number:	0249030402	
Program Length:	14 credit hours

This certificate program is part of the Diving Business and Technology AAS degree program (0249030400).  At the completion of this program, the student will be able to:	
01.0	Demonstrate scuba diving skills at a proficient level. The student will be able to:	
01.01	Define Archimedes’ Principle and its relationship to buoyancy.	
01.02	Identify the gas composition of typical breathing air.	
01.03	Define and explain the gas laws as they relate to diver buoyancy, air consumption and their physiological effects upon the diver.	
01.04	Explain pressure changes in the air vs. water and their physiological effects upon the diver.	
01.05	Explain cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology as they relate to the physiological responses of diving.   	
01.06	Explain cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology as they relate to the physiological responses of diving.   	
01.07	Demonstrate the proper selection, care and use of basic scuba equipment including mask, fins, snorkel, buoyancy compensator, cylinder, regulator, instrumentation, exposure protection and weighting system; as well as auxiliary equipment such as knife, light and compass.	
01.08	Demonstrate effective pressure equalization techniques during ascent and descent.	
01.09	Demonstrate effective methods for entry and exit from the water.	
01.10	Demonstrate effective underwater buoyancy control. 	
01.11	Demonstrate effective surface procedures.	
01.12	Demonstrate effective underwater propulsion.	
01.13	Demonstrate effective underwater navigation.	
01.14	Demonstrate effective surface and underwater communication.	
01.15	Demonstrate understanding of decompression theory and planning with both dive tables and planning software.	
01.16	Demonstrate effective use of the diver buddy system.	
01.17	Demonstrate ability to effectively respond to out-of-air emergencies as both the donor and receiver.	
01.18	Identify and describe how to prevent and manage diving medical emergencies.	
01.19	Define and explain various diving environments as they relate to both diver safety and environmental preservation.	
02.0	Demonstrate the skills required for scuba rescue procedures and emergency first aid.  The student will be able to:	
02.01	Identify the cause, signs, symptoms, treatment and prevention related to the psychological stress of scuba diving and rescue diving.	
02.02	Demonstrate the physical stamina necessary for sustained rescue swimming.	
02.03	Demonstrate the ability to recognize potential distressed divers prior to the full expression of an emergency situation.	
02.04	Demonstrate the ability to successfully rescue a responsive and unresponsive scuba diver from the surface and underwater.	
02.05	Demonstrate the ability to perform a rescue on the surface in water too deep to stand in.	
02.06	Demonstrate several techniques used to successfully extricate an injured diver from the water.	
02.07	Demonstrate the ability to conduct an effective search for a missing diver. 	
02.08	Demonstrate the effective use of repetitive dive tables in conducting a deep dive rescue.	
02.09	Demonstrate the ability to conduct rapid neurological field examinations.	
02.10	Demonstrate the ability to choose an appropriate oxygen delivery method for an injured diver.	
02.11	Demonstrate the skills required for effective field emergency first aid of diving injuries including decompression illness, drowning, temperature related, marine life injuries and conventional trauma.	
02.12	Demonstrate the ability to effectively hand off a diving accident victim to the EMS.	
02.13	Maintain training and currency in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED) and emergency oxygen administration.	
03.0	Demonstrate the skills required for recompression chamber operations.  The student will be able to:	
03.01	Identify the functions of a recompression chamber.	
03.02	Identify the different types of recompression chambers.	
03.03	Identify the materials that recompression chambers are constructed from.	
03.04	Identify the US Coast Guard, ASME PVHO-1 and ADCI, standards required for a recompression chamber.	
03.05	Identify the DOT requirements for a recompression chamber.	
03.06	Identify the ASME standards for a recompression chamber.	
03.07	Identify the NFPA requirements for a recompression chamber.	
03.08	Describe the maintenance requirements for a recompression chamber.	
03.09	Explain the physiological aspects of running a treatment in a recompression chamber.	
03.10	Explain the treatment tables for operating a recompression chamber.	
03.11	Calculate the air requirements for running different treatment tables.	
03.12	Calculate the oxygen requirement for running different treatment tables.	
03.13	Research the medical requirements for running a treatment table.	
04.0	Identify blood borne diseases. The student will be able to:	
04.01	Recognize emergency diseases and disorders.	
04.02	Distinguish between fact and fallacy about the transmission and treatment of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens including HIV, AIDS and Hepatitis B. 	
04.03	Identify community resources and services available to the individuals with diseases caused by blood borne pathogens.	
04.04	Identify “at risk” behaviors which promote the spread of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens and the public education necessary to combat the spread of these diseases.	
04.05	Apply infection control techniques designed to prevent the spread of diseases caused by blood borne pathogens to the care of all patients following Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines.	
04.06	Identify the legal aspects of HIV/AIDs, including testing. 	
05.0	Recognize and practice infection control procedures. The student will be able to:	
05.01	Define principles of infection control including standard and transmission-based precautions.	
05.02	Describe medical and surgical asepsis and practice procedures such as hand-washing and isolation.	
05.03	Describe how to dispose correctly of biohazardous materials according to appropriate government guidelines such as OSHA.	
06.0	Recognize and respond to emergency situations. The student will be able to:	
06.01	Record and monitor vital signs.	
06.02	Describe legal parameters relating to the administration of emergency care.	
06.03	Obtain and maintain training or certification on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), automated external defibrillator (AED), emergency oxygen administration and first aid.	
06.04	Recognize adverse drug related emergencies and take appropriate first aid action.	
07.0	Recognize and practice safety and security procedures. The student will be able to:	
07.01	Recognize safe and unsafe working conditions and report safety hazards.	
07.02	Demonstrate the safe use of medical equipment.	
07.03	Explain and apply the theory of root- cause analysis.  	
07.04	Identify and describe methods in medical error reduction and prevention in the various healthcare settings.	
07.05	Identify and practice security procedures for medical supplies and equipment.	
07.06	Demonstrate personal safety procedures based on Occupations Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations including standard precautions.	
07.07	Recognize Materials Data Safety Sheets (MSDS) and comply with safety signs, symbols and labels.	
07.08	Demonstrate proper lifting techniques through the use of proper body mechanics and ergonomics.	
07.09	Demonstrate the procedure for properly identifying patients.	
07.10	Demonstrate procedures for the safe transport and transfer of patients.	
07.11	Describe fire, safety, disaster and evacuations procedures.	
07.12	Discuss the Joint Commission patient safety goals (www.jointcommission.org) and any other applicable accrediting/regulatory agency guidelines.	
08.0	Demonstrate an understanding of and apply wellness and disease concepts. The student will be able to:	
08.01	Describe strategies for prevention of diseases including health screenings and examinations.	
08.02	Identify personal health practices and environmental factors which affect optimal function of each of the major body systems	
08.03	Identify psychological reactions to illness including defense mechanisms.	
08.04	Identify complementary and alternative health practices.	
08.05	Discuss the adverse effects of the use of alcohol, tobacco, and both legal and illegal drugs on the human body and apply safety practices related to these and other high risk behaviors.	
08.06	Explain the basic concepts of positive self-image, wellness and stress.	
08.07	Develop a wellness and stress control plan that can be used in personal and professional life.	
08.08	Explore and utilize the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s current food guidelines (https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/ ). 	
08.09	Recognize the steps in the grief process.	
09.0	Demonstrate legal and ethical responsibilities. The student will be able to:	
09.01	Discuss the legal framework of the healthcare occupations including scope of practice legislation.	
09.02	Explain practices that could result in malpractice, liability, negligence, abandonment, false imprisonment and fraud.	
09.03	Demonstrate procedures for accurate documentation and record keeping.	
09.04	Interpret healthcare facility policy and procedures.	
09.05	Explain the “Patient’s Bill of Rights”.	
09.06	Identify standards of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).	
09.07	Describe advance directives.	
09.08	Describe informed consent.	
09.09	Explain the laws governing harassment, labor and employment.	
09.10	Differentiate between legal and ethical issues in healthcare.	
09.11	Describe a code of ethics consistent with the healthcare occupation.	
09.12	Identify and compare personal, professional, and organizational ethics.	
09.13	Recognize the limits of authority and responsibility of health care workers including legislated scope of practice	
09.14	Recognize and report illegal and/or unethical practices of healthcare workers.	
09.15	Recognize and report abuse including domestic violence and neglect.	
09.16	Distinguish among the five schedules of controlled substances.	

Additional Information

Laboratory Activities

Laboratory investigations that include scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem solving, emerging technologies, tools and equipment, as well as, experimental, quality, and safety procedures are an integral part of this career and technical program/course. Laboratory investigations benefit all students by developing an understanding of the complexity and ambiguity of empirical work, as well as the skills required to manage, operate, calibrate and troubleshoot equipment/tools used to make observations. Students understand measurement error; and have the skills to aggregate, interpret, and present the resulting data. Equipment and supplies should be provided to enhance hands-on experiences for students.

Laboratory activities for this program encompass a wide variety of both physical and natural environments.  In addition to regular classroom lecture and lab practical time, the student will be assigned to contract agencies for experience in riding with the rescue and ambulance units under supervision of State of Florida EMT's or Paramedics.

Special Notes

The State of Florida is the world’s leading employer in the business of recreational diving. Many of these businesses, along with other employers of underwater workers, are represented on the AAS Degree Advisory Committee for Diving Business and Technology. Classes involving diving sometimes are conducted at the site of these businesses, which represent a regular source of employment of students, often even before completion of their degree. Interaction with special classes conducted regularly for diving employees of such agencies as the Florida Department of Transportation, South Florida Water Management District, public safety agencies, and Federal agencies such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provide degree-seeking students with an opportunity for first-hand experience with careers in diving technology.

Accommodations

Federal and state legislation requires the provision of accommodations for students with disabilities to meet individual needs and ensure equal access. Postsecondary students with disabilities must self-identify, present documentation, request accommodations if needed, and develop a plan with their counselor and/or instructors. Accommodations received in postsecondary education may differ from those received in secondary education. Accommodations change the way the student is instructed. Students with disabilities may need accommodations in such areas as instructional methods and materials, assignments and assessments, time demands and schedules, learning environment, assistive technology and special communication systems. Documentation of the accommodations requested and provided should be maintained in a confidential file.