Duikmedisch Begeleider (Dive Medical Attendant, DMB-B1 and DMB-B2)

The duikmedisch begeleider (dive medical attendant, DMB) is part of the dive team to recognise a diving accident in an emergency and provide first aid. The DMB-B1 supports the diver during diving work in categories A9 and A15; the DMB-B2 supports diving work in categories A30 through B50. After the DMB training: • You apply first aid procedures and resuscitation • You have knowledge of the medical risks of diving and can take preventive measures • You have knowledge of physics and extensive knowledge of anatomy and physiology • You recognise the symptoms of diving diseases; as a DMB-B2 you can carry out physical and neurological examinations • You apply the first aid treatment of dive medical conditions Structure and costs • DMB-B1: approx. 40 hours of online self-study + 1 practical day + 1 exam day — €465 excl. VAT • DMB-B2: approx. 50 hours of online self-study + 4 practical days + 1 exam day — €1,511 excl. VAT Amounts are exclusive of exam fees. Registration The exam is administered by an independent examination institute. After successfully passing the exam, you are registered in the Register Civiele Duikarbeid (Register of Civil Diving Work) by the Registration Institute (NDC-RI).

The exam is administered by an independent examination institute. After successfully passing the exam, you are registered in the Register Civiele Duikarbeid (Register of Civil Diving Work) by the Registration Institute (NDC-RI) (DMB-B1 / DMB-B2).