Divers Alert Network - DAN Membership Benefits for our Students

At Dive Subculture Technical, safety is at the forefront of all our technical diving courses. As a proud business member of DAN World, we ensure our students have access to world-class dive safety resources and services. Here’s how our affiliation with DAN enhances your training experience:

DAN Membership Access: As part of your training with us, you’ll have the opportunity to join DAN World, giving you access to dive-related safety and medical services worldwide.
Emergency Medical Assistance: DAN provides comprehensive medical support, including access to a 24/7 emergency hotline for dive-related accidents. Whether you’re in a deep dive or exploring wrecks and caves, you can dive confidently, knowing help is just a call away.
Coverage and Insurance Options: DAN offers a range of insurance plans tailored for divers. These include coverage for dive accidents, evacuations, and medical expenses, ensuring you’re protected during both training and recreational dives.
Educational Resources: Dive deeper into safety with DAN’s extensive educational materials, including online courses, articles, and webinars on topics such as dive medicine, gas management, and technical dive safety. These resources complement your technical diving training with critical safety insights.
Dive Accident Research and Advocacy: As a DAN Business Member, Dive Subculture Technical supports ongoing research into dive safety. Your participation in our courses helps contribute to improved safety protocols and advancements in diving medicine.

Free DAN Insurance for Entry-Level Students

At Dive Subculture Technical, all entry-level scuba and freediving students are automatically enrolled in Divers Alert Network (DAN) Student Medical Expense Coverage at no additional cost. This insurance provides up to US$25,000 in medical expense coverage for any injuries that may occur during training, ensuring you’re protected from the moment you start your course until your final certifying dive or up to 180 days from registration. Dive confidently, knowing that DAN has you covered!

Dive Accident Insurance

Divers Alert Network dive accident insurance* is an affordable way for divers to obtain insurance against the costs of dive injuries that are often left uncovered by typical health insurance.

Programs & Services

Compiled from years of research and data analysis, these materials provide valuable information on topics critical to diver health and safety and address common issues encountered by new and experienced divers. The smart guides provide top-level and vital information on popular diving health and safety issues

Dive Medical Reference Books

Decompression Sickness

Ears & Diving

Hazardous Marine Life

The Heart & Diving

Health & Safety Guidelines

Guidelines for Diabetes and Recreational Diving

Guidelines for Flying After Diving

Guidelines for Patent Foramen Ovale and Diving

Medical Examination of Diving Fatalities

Smart Guides.

The Divers Alert Network (DAN) Smart Guide is an essential resource designed to promote dive safety and preparedness. It offers practical tips and step-by-step instructions on preventing and managing dive-related incidents, from decompression sickness to equipment malfunctions. The guide also covers best practices for dive planning, emergency procedures, and administering first aid, including oxygen use.

With easy-to-understand content, this guide empowers divers of all levels to make informed decisions and stay safe underwater. It complements Divers Alert Network (DAN) broader mission of supporting the global dive community with education, research, and emergency services, ensuring every diver is prepared for the unexpected.