Description
What Is An A.L.S.T.?:
The E-Learning Assistant Life Support Technician (ALST) course is an International Marine Contractors Association (IMCA) approved certification that is recognised internationally by the commercial diving industry and a prerequisite to working as an Assistant Life Support Technician.
What Does The Course Include?
Life Support Technicians are responsible for maintaining safe conditions for divers living within hyperbaric saturation environments during deep diving operations worldwide.
They perform a vital link in maintaining the daily living of the divers in the habitat and in the management / avoidance of emergencies.
Course Objectives:
The course is designed as a basic course for new entrants to the IMCA Life Support Technician (LST) scheme.
Training to become an LST begins with the IMCA Assistant Life Support Technician qualification.
After gaining sufficient experience / panel hours as an ALST, you will sit the LST exam, after which you can progress to Life Support Supervisor.
What Is An A.L.S.T.?:
An A.L.S.T. is part of a team responsible for maintaining life support for divers living within hyperbaric saturation environments during offshore diving operations worldwide on fixed platforms and Dive Support Vessels.
Course Objectives:
The course is designed for new entrants to the IMCA Life Support Technician (LST) scheme.
Training to become an LST begins with the IMCA ALST qualification. After gaining sufficient experience / panel hours, you will sit the LST exam, after which you can progress to Life Support Supervisor.
Course Content:
The course provides a comprehensive theory and practical element provided by experienced Diving and Life Support Personnel provide professional tuition on the following topics:
- Diving Physics
- Legislation
- Plant & Equipment
- Gas Handling
- Life Support Systems
- System Monitoring
- Diving Systems
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Thermal Balance
- Hygiene
- Gas Toxicity
- Emergencies
- Medical Emergencies
- Emergency Evacuation / decompression
Course Structure:
– 30 Pre-Course Contact Hours, the student MUST complete the e-learning package before progressing to Module 2.
-Module 2, Mon-Fri. 30 Contact Hours E-learning. Monday-Thursday consists of an enhanced pre-recorded lesson package. There is daily hour long ZOOM lectures (generally at 16:30 GMT) with consistent online support. There is daily confirmation quizzes that will test your knowledge of; Physics, Physiology, Procedures & Legislation.
Friday… EXAM day. You will sit the 3 hr zoom supervised exam at home. Results are instant.
What is included:
On booking you will be granted access to the e-learning platform, you can essentially start the course straight away. The e-learning platform contains Pre-recorded lessons that can be viewed as many times as you want & have handy quizzes to check knowledge. You will receive immediate access to the ALST Manual (300pages) and student Factsheet booklet in pdf format (hard copies of these are sent to your registered address). You will be given access to an extensive legislation database and a video library of informative Saturation environment documentaries.
Enrolment on the ALST Course Comes With:
- Free enrolment onto our IMCA LST Exam Prep course. This will give you continued access to our extensive e-learning database and greatly increase your success in the eventual IMCA LST exam.
Who Should Attend:
Anyone can attend the course, irrespective of his or her background and qualifications. A basic understanding of mathematics is helpful.
- We offer a fast-track approach for guys with offshore / closed bell experience. E-mail for information (info@trauma-training.org).
jake phillips (verified owner) –
Ian is extremely passionate and a subject matter expert on all things Life Support Technician related. His teaching style is very easy follow and he is able to break down complex physics and procedures into very easy to follow lessons. I’ve learnt a lot and will surely be back when i do my LST exam.
Regards, Jake.
Sebastiano Diomede (verified owner) –
I started the course a bit worried ’cause my english isn’t good yet and a lot of mathematics, physics and medicine was waiting for me.
Ian has been beside me every day 24/7 in summer time . Everytime I got difficulties he was there ready to support me.
E-learning is a new and good way to get all infomations about the disciplines, you can study and practice when and where you want.
Daily lactures are fantastic!!!! Ian is a very professionist, frendly Doctor!
Thanks a lot for yours support!
Regards, Sebastiano Diomede
adam dennis (verified owner) –
The course material is absolutely excellent and I feel I gained a great knowledge about what it takes to become an ALST.
The course teaches you how to prepare for the LST exam down the road, and what it will take to be successful. Ian’s first hand experience and background in Medicine and Hyperbarics provide you with an excellent resource for information.
All the best, Adam
Grant Campbell (verified owner) –
The E-learning is great format . As if you are needing to repeat any areas , you can . There is alot of information to digest , but the structure of the course work is clear and concise. Ian is really helpful and is there to contact during the learning process if you need him . Ian has a great passion and knowledge about the subjects covered . Highly recommended. Thanks