 Austria
Robert Van Den Berg rvandenberg@daneurope.org | | Highest Diving Credentials | 3* Instructor / Instructor Trainer | | Dive Instructor certifications from | NOB/CMAS, PADI, DSAT | | Diving since | 1985 | | Prefered kind of dives | From deep technical / mixed gas diving to fun dives in shallow water. Just love being in and underwater | | Medical Credentials | Clinical Exercise Physiologist (ASCM), Dive and SF Medic (Dutch Army) | | Main Professional Activity | Exercise & Environmental (diving) physiologist , Lecturer and Researcher | | First Aid related activities | DAN Instructor Trainer | | Why DAN Training? | State of the art and leading !!!
DAN initiates dive medical research and integrates the results directly into training.
This make DAN Training the world leader in first aid training for divers | | Message for the DAN Instructors | The best way to train people, who are able and willing to act in case of need, is by keeping your courses simple and by having lots of fun.
Thanks for supporting DAN Training, thanks for making the difference. | |
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 Belgium (French)
Marco Di Tomasso
mditomasso@daneurope.org | | Highest Diving Credentials | Course Director | | Dive Instructor certifications from | PADI | | Diving since | 1991 | | Prefered kind of dives | Wreckdiving, Sharkdiving, dolphin observation | | Medical Credentials | Psychotraumatology | | Main Professional Activity | Instructor Training, Psychotherapist, Organizing Dolphin safari | | First Aid related activities | First aid Instructor training for company and schools | | Why DAN Training? | Etant un organisateur de croisières plongée de par le monde , j'ai utilisé régulièrement mes compétences de secouriste DAN pour anticiper des problèmes ou pour prendre les bonnes décisions et effectuer les bons gestes lors de situations critiques. Et je trouve que diffuser les formations DAN est un devoir pour accroitre la sécurité et le bien-être des plongeurs. | | Message for the DAN Instructors | Donner des formations DAN de tous niveaux est enrichissant, non seulement dans le processus d'apprentissage, mais aussi dans l'impact que vous avez sur la vie des plongeurs que vous formez. Savoir qu'un de vos élèves a sauvé une vie ou à réalisé une intervention efficace face à un plongeur accidenté est la plus belle récompense pour un formateur. n'hésitez pas à informer vos élèves de toutes les opportunités de cours que DAN propose, car souvent ils ignorent tous les avantages de ces formations. | |
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 France
Frédéric Toselli ftoselli@daneurope.org | | Highest Diving Credentials | 3* Instructor / Course Director / Guide de la Mer | | Dive Instructor certifications from | ANMP / CEDIP, FFESSM / CMAS, BS-AC, NAUI | | Diving since | 1980 | | Prefered kind of dives | Wreckdiving | | Medical Credentials | Instructeur National de Secourisme (BNIS) + PAE 2 & 3, Moniteur SST, BNSSA, ERP 3° / IGH 3° | | Main Professional Activity | Académie de Plongée et de Secourisme& French Navy Officer on Reserve | | First Aid related activities | Rescuer during Military activities | | Why DAN Training? | DAN is an interesting extra during SCUBA or First Aid / CPR / AED French training. | | Message for the DAN Instructors | I’m pleased to welcome and help you wherever I can | |
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 Germany
Gunnar E. Münch
gmunch@daneurope.org | | Highest Diving Credentials | PADI Master Instructor | | Dive Instructor certifications from | PADI, CMAS | | Diving since | 1997 | | Prefered kind of dives | Wreck Dive | | Medical Credentials | Paramedic | | Main Professional Activity | Senior Consultant for Management Systems | | First Aid related activities | BLS and 1st aid related education and training, DAN Instructor Trainer, EFR IT | | Why DAN Training? | The DAN medical training system for diving related incidents is the most effective I know. | | Message for the DAN Instructors | Talk to DAN Instructors nearby and organize training courses together! DAN is not competitive, but reliable for all kind of divers. | |
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 Greece
Klearchos Pyrsopoulos
kpyrsopoulos@daneurope.org | | Highest Diving Credentials | Instructor Trainer | | Dive Instructor certifications from | SSI (active), SDI/TDI – IANTD – ANDI – IAHD (inactive) | | Diving since | 1999 | | Prefered kind of dives | Technical Diving | | Medical Credentials | | | Main Professional Activity | HAF Officer | | First Aid related activities | DAN Instructor Trainer | | Why DAN Training? | - Specialists in Medical/First Aid Training
- Leaders in Medical and scientific research
| | Message for the DAN Instructors | - DAN = Strong Brand Name in First Aid Training
- DAN = Combines Medical Assistance and First Aid Training
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 Italy
Alberto Rota
arota@daneurope.org | | Highest Diving Credentials | 3* Instructor / Instructor Trainer | | Dive Instructor certifications from | PADI-CMAS-ANIS-CEDIP-DSAT | | Diving since | 1982 | | Prefered kind of dives | Technical diving – Search & Recovery diving | | Medical Credentials | | | Main Professional Activity | Owner Acquasport s.a.s di Lecco | | First Aid related activities | DAN Instructor Trainer | | Why DAN Training? | Credo fermamente che qualsiasi subacqueo ricreativo o professionista debba investire nella propria formazione in ambito di primo intervento oltre che in quello subacqueo. Tutti i corsi di specializzazione DAN offrono una grande opportunità a chiunque di aumentare la propria cultura personale e migliorare le proprie abilità . | | Message for the DAN Instructors | Il sistema DAN di insegnamento offre un’eccellente opportunità per sviluppare e ampliare la propria offerta di corsi nel mercato, ampliando le potenzialità relativamente al proprio business, mantenendosi inoltre costantemente attivo ed aggiornato nelle tecniche di primo intervento come professionista. | |
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  Netherlands & Belgium
Wim Breeman
wbreeman@daneurope.org | | Highest Diving Credentials | PADI Master Instructor / CMAS 3* Instructor | | Dive Instructor certifications from | NOB, CMAS, PADI, IADS | | Diving since | 1980 | | Prefered kind of dives | Tropical, warm waters | | Medical Credentials | Nurse Practitioner Emergency Care, M-ANP, RN, CFRN, CRNA, EMT-P , Dive Medical Training | | Main Professional Activity | Flight Nurse HEMS (Helicopter Emergency Medical Services), Ambulance Nurse, Teacher Master program MANP | | First Aid related activities | DAN Instructor Trainer, Member of the Medical Committee from the Dutch Underwater Federation (NOB) | | Why DAN Training? | Completely dedicated to dive medical training. No other interest than Dive Safety, it' s our core business! Training programs developed by Medical Specialists! Simply the best you can get in dive medical training. | | Message for the DAN Instructors | You are on board with us, helping improve safety: help us to keep the standards high! Do not hesitate to contact us when you have any questions about our programs. | |
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 Poland
Michal Kosut
mkosut@daneurope.org | | Highest Diving Credentials | Platinum Course Director / Instructor Trainer | | Dive Instructor certifications from | PADI-DSAT | | Diving since | 1996 | | Prefered kind of dives | Technical wreck dives - 60-80 meters with a long bottom time | | Medical Credentials | ITLS Basic Trauma Life Support Provider | | Main Professional Activity | Managing Instructor Development College & conducting Instructor courses for DAN, PADI, DSAT | | First Aid related activities | Teaching CPR & First Aid to lay rescuers, DAN Instructor Trainer certifier | | Why DAN Training? | DAN Training Programs are the most comprehensive medical courses specific for divers - both on the recreational and professional level. Most of the diving organisations are offering only the basic medical training. DAN is doing a step forward by providing advanced treatment procedures training in typical diving related problems. Courses like AED, (Advanced) Oxygen Provider, First Aid for Hazardous Marine Injuries or On-Site Neurological Assesment for Divers are filling the gap of the medical knowledge and skills that the active divers should have. | | Message for the DAN Instructors | DAN Training programs are not only the way to expand your personal medical knowledge and skills. As a DAN Instructor you can also share those important skills with your divers and staff. This gives you a possibility to offer something unique on the changing market. And we are not talking here about earning money, but the most important thing in DAN Training which is increasing diver's safety and awareness. | |
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 Spain
Pascal Kolb
pkolb@daneurope.org | | Highest Diving Credentials | Master Instructor | | Dive Instructor certifications from | PADI | | Diving since | 1992 | | Prefered kind of dives | Any type, just being weightless | | Medical Credentials | Instructor Soporte Vital Básico Instrumentalizado + DESA del Plan Nacional RCP | | Main Professional Activity | Regional representative DAN Europe Insurance Broker (DEIB), BLS+AED instructor | | First Aid related activities | BLS + AED training for companies, DAN Instructor Trainer | | Why DAN Training? | Great quality / cost ratio, good to teach, easy to certify | | Message for the DAN Instructors | Let's bring the message across: First Aid training is important for EVERYBODY!!! | |
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 Turkey
Bahattin Memisoglu
bmemisoglu@daneurope.org | | Highest Diving Credentials | 3* Instructor / Instructor Certifier | | Dive Instructor certifications from | SSI (Instructor Certifier) CMAS (3* Instructor) IDDA (Instructor Trainer) | | Diving since | 1996 | | Prefered kind of dives | Being under water would be OK in any circumstances | | Medical Credentials | | | Main Professional Activity | Dive center owner (Hamsi Diving) /SSI Area Training Director | | First Aid related activities | Member of the National Rescue Team, DAN Instructor Trainer | | Why DAN Training? | World wide standardises training.
High quality, and comprehensive training materials.
Minimum Medical terminology and understandable by everybody.
Info is given in various way and well structured so that at the end of a course you feel competent. | | Message for the DAN Instructors | Following a DAN first aid course will allow you to make the difference between disaster and emergency. If the emergency is managed properly it will not become a disaster.
For Diving Safety please try to stay always up to date and be willing to teach without missing any possibilities | |
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  UK and Ireland
Steve Clark
sclark@daneurope.org | | Highest Diving Credentials | 3* Instructor/ Instructor Trainer | | Dive Instructor certifications from | BSAC INTD PADI and SSI | | Diving since | 1971 | | Prefered kind of dives | Wrecks & Reefs | | Medical Credentials | Emergency Medical Technician, Diver Medical Technician | | Main Professional Activity | Self-employed first aid instructor trainer. | | First Aid related activities | HSE First Aid instructor trainer, DAN Instructor Trainer | | Why DAN Training? | I have a passionate belief in the DAN focus & ideals | | Message for the DAN Instructors | I believe in providing quality training and professional delivery for everything I do | |
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Chairman
Guy Thomas
DAN Europe Director of Training | | Highest Diving Credentials | 3* Instructor / Instructor Trainer | | Dive Instructor certifications from | IADS, IDEA, PADI | | Diving since | 1988 | | Prefered kind of dives | Wreckdiving | | Medical Credentials | Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Hyperbaric Chamber Operator, Hyperbaric Chamber Attendant | | Main Professional Activity | Director of Training and Operations, DAN Europe | | First Aid related activities | Rescue diver from the Italian Red Cross Heli SAR team, DAN Instructor Trainer Certifier | | Why DAN Training? | Quality first! DAN is specialised in diving medicine and this makes the difference between a First Aid course and a DAN First Aid course. | | Message for the DAN Instructors | Thanks to all of you for making sure there are persons who in case of need will be able to act with great care and confidence. | |
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DMT Advisor
Chantelle Newman
cnewman@daneurope.org | | Highest Diving Credentials | Divemaster DM-288487 | | Dive Instructor certifications from | PADI | | Diving since | 1985 | | Prefered kind of dives | Shark and Wreck diving | | Medical Credentials | Emergency Trauma Medic, Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Diver Medical Technician (DMT), Advanced Life Support. | | Main Professional Activity | Director of Medical Training Company in UK | | First Aid related activities | First Aid related activities: DAN and IMCA DMT Instructor, DAN Instructor Trainer, Medical Cover for Water related Events | | Why DAN Training? | DAN has the best Diving Medical background with all the Diving research done to date. DAN has proved that there is no other organisation that can compete with Diving Emergency issues. I am proud to be a part of DAN Training. | | Message for the DAN Instructors | Being a part of DAN Europe gives us a sense of achievement, I always look forward to learning more from all DAN’s instructors. | |
