The DAN Europe Training Committee is group of experienced DAN Instructor Trainers who work closely together with the DAN Europe Training Department in order to increase the service towards the DAN Europe Instructors and Instructor Trainers.

The members of the DAN Europe Training Committee, the Regional Training Coordinators, are representing DAN Europe Training in their region and make sure quality is maintained at the highest possible level.

Roles and responsibilities of the Regional Training Coordinator

• Representing DAN Europe Training in their region
• The development of DAN Europe Training in their region
• The organisation of Instructor Trainer Workshops
• Maintaining a good and steady communication flow between DAN Europe Training and the DAN Instructor Trainers
• The development of educational materials
• Quality assurance

The Training Committee is composed of the following members:

DAN Europe Training Staff

Chairman: Massimiliano Stirparo - (Acting) Training Manager
Chairman Emeritus: Guy Thomas - Exec. Vice President Mission and Operations

Advisors

Advisor: Frédéric Van Der Schueren – fvanderschueren@daneurope.org
DMT Advisor: Chantelle Newman - cnewman@daneurope.org

Regional Training Coordinators

Austria: Robert van den berg - rvandenberg@daneurope.org
Belgium (French): Marco Di Tomasso - mditomasso@daneurope.org
Belgium (Nederlands): Wim Breeman - wbreeman@daneurope.org
France: Frédéric Toselli - ftoselli@daneurope.org
Greece: Klearchos Pyrsopoulos - kpyrsopoulos@daneurope.org
Italy: Alberto Rota - arota@daneurope.org
Netherlands: Wim Breeman  - wbreeman@daneurope.org
Poland: Michal Kosut - mkosut@daneurope.org
Spain: Pascal Kolb - pkolb@daneurope.org
Turkey: Bahattin Memisoglu - bmemisoglu@daneurope.org
UK: Steve Clark - sclark@daneurope.org
Ireland: Steve Clark - sclark@daneurope.org

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Chairman   Massimiliano Stirparo (Acting) Training Manager	Highest Diving Credentials Instructor Trainer / 3* Instructor Dive Instructor certifications from  SSI - SEI Diving since  2004 Prefered kind of dives  Wall dives Medical Credentials Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Main Professional Activity (Acting) Training Manager, DAN Europe First Aid related activities Driver helper and Volunteer Rescuer for the Italian Red Cross, DAN Instructor Trainer Certifier Why DAN Training? DAN Training goal is to support safe practices. DAN courses are tremendous learning opportunities. Enrolling in a DAN first aid education course can really accelerate your safety knowledge. Message for the DAN Instructors DAN's mission is to increase dive safety through a variety of means, including education. The more people we have teaching in the field, the more information is disseminated to those wanting to learn. Enthusiasm, love of teaching and experience are very welcome.
Chairman Emeritus   Guy Thomas Exec. Vice President Mission and Operations	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 Exec. Vice President Mission and Operations 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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Netherlands & Belgium Wim Breeman wbreeman@daneurope.org	Highest Diving Credentials  PADI Master Instructor / CMAS 3* Instructor Dive Instructor certifications from  NOB, 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.
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.
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!!!
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
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
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.