COURSE TRIP IN DIVING MEDICINE
Diving medicine with Hans Örnhagen and Anders Rosén
Diving medicine with Hans Örnhagen and Anders Rosén
From 28,995 SEK per diver
March 13 - 21, 2027
Join Dr. Hans Örnhagen and Dr. Anders Rosén on a diving medicine course. The combination of diving in tropical seas and in-depth knowledge of diving medicine, health and lifestyle. This is an educational and fun adventure you don't want to miss.
Diving medicine on Bonaire
This course in diving medicine contains both practical and theoretical elements. For those doctors who have a recreational diving license, there is the opportunity to participate in the arranged diving trips. For course participants without a recreational diving license, there is the opportunity to try diving with an instructor.
The course focuses on assessing health/suitability for diving (Fitness to Dive FTD), where assessment and determination of fitness and cardiopulmonary status are one of the most important components. This also includes advice on lifestyle and dietary issues. Together with experienced instructors and dive guides, diving becomes part of the training. Concerning divers' communication and interaction, which are important factors in preventing accidents. Since all students live in the same hotel, the "free" time also becomes part of the training in that the students' own experiences from previous practice can be discussed, compared and compared to statistics and proven practice.
If you want to prepare for the course and have a source for further information during the trip, you can buy Hans Örnhagen's book "Diving Medicine and Hyperbaric Physiology" Student Literature, 2011, Lund. It There will also be material for reading on www.ornhagen.se .Here you can also find photos from previous courses. Contact Hans at hans@ornhagen.se for questions about courses.
Audience
Whether you are a diving or non-diving doctor, interested in learning a little about what recreational diving is, or a driven recreational diver with an interest in diving medicine, the course has something to offer. For diving medicine certified doctors, the course is considered a “refresher course” and provides a 5-year extension of the EDTC authorization to issue a diving certificate. As a course participant, you are of course welcome to bring your partner, friend or family with you, even if they do not dive or wish to participate in the course itself.
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Included in the trip:
Flights Scandinavia – Bonaire round tripAirport – resort round trip transfer7 nights in a shared room in a 2-room apartment Breakfast at the resort6 days boat diving, 2 dives per day Bottle, weights, air filling, boat transportNitrox for certified divers 6 half-day use of the classroom for lecturesTraining with Hans Örnhagen & Anders Rosén in diving medicineStudy visit to the pressure chamber in Kralendijk (If possible)100% Climate-Compensated Trip from Scuba Travel
Along for the ride
Along for the journey are two of Sweden's most distinguished names in diving medicine – Hans Örnhagen and Anders Rosén.
Hans Örnhagen has devoted most of his professional life to diving medicine research and education, with a commitment that extends from the early high-pressure experiments of the 1960s to decades of work at the Swedish Navy Diving Center and almost 40 years as a federal physician within the Swedish National Diving Service. He is the author of several fundamental works in diving medicine and continues to this day as a teacher and consultant.
Anders Rosén is a senior physician in anesthesia and intensive care and works as a diving and decompression chamber physician. He has conducted diving medical research in collaboration with the Navy, received his doctorate in 2022 and regularly teaches in diving and decompression chamber medicine. Since January 2026, he has been Sweden's medical representative on the European Diving Technical Committee (EDTC).
Together they contribute a unique combination of research, clinical experience and pedagogy that accompanies the entire journey.
Bonaire
The western and southern coasts of Bonaire offer incredibly diverse diving. In the north you’ll find steep walls and hard coral, while the south beckons with soft coral, white sand and calm slopes – perfect for a relaxed dive. It’s teeming with fish, sponges and squid – and if you’re lucky you might see manta rays, eagle rays or even a whale shark passing by.
A must is the Hilma Hooker wreck, which is shallow and easy to dive at, with fantastic visibility and the chance to see larger fish such as tarpoons and sharks.
The resort house is a gem — full of life, perfect for photography and film, and easy to return to if you want to take a picture. In the evening, it's also an exciting place for night diving, where large tarpon will happily join you in the light. In short – Bonaire has it all, whether you're a beginner or an experienced diver. Here, all you have to do is dive into the adventure.
What can I see when diving in Bonaire?
The marine life in Bonaire is rich but quite similar wherever you dive. The northern parts are steeper and have more hard corals while the southern parts show off high swaying coral forests with soft coral, shallower and lighter sandy bottoms. Generally the diving is easy and you swim straight out and follow the reef and then come back to shallower water. Schools of fish, invertebrates with colorful sponges and swaying corals and sometimes larger animals such as sharks and rays can show up with a little luck. There are a couple of wrecks here and for those who like technical and a little more advanced diving that is also available.
Buddy Dive resort
Buddy Dive resort on Bonaire is located directly on the sea just north of the town of Kralendijk. There are several buildings here with accommodation for just over 100 people. The fantastic thing is that it is hardly noticeable and you can often feel alone. Divers come here from all over the world and many go here again and again.
The group package includes boat dives, which gives you access to Bonaire’s best dive sites with a guide. However, should you ever return to Bonaire on your own, the hotel is unique with its well-known Drive & Dive concept, also known as Diving Freedom.
Self-study/lessons while diving:
Balance and buoyancy
UV signals and communication
Dive guide – diver interaction
Study of risks in boat diving
Group behavior during dives
Exercises:
FTD test / step test, body constitution
Pressure equalization
Breathing and ventilation
Examples of lectures:
Health aspects of diving and health certificates
Presentation of the new "Fitness assessment of the working diver"
Inert gas transport and theories behind decompression tables
Breathing and CO2 effects
Bubble formation and decompression sickness
Medical problems in diving and accident statistics
Breathing and circulation during diving
Itinerary day by day
Day 1
You leave Scandinavia in the morning and fly to Bonaire. Check in, settle in and get ready for an exciting week.
Day 2
Today is your first day of diving and training. A diving introduction followed by a check dive on the house reef.
Day 3 - 7
The mornings consist of diving and the afternoons are lectures by Hans and Anders. In addition to the course components, there is also time for recreational diving.
Day 8
Last day and time to check out and travel home.
Day 9
Arrival in Scandinavia again.
please note
Our program is a preliminary plan that is influenced by the external conditions that the weather gods reward us with. This means that we may need to move activities and dive sites to other days and also replace planned activities with alternatives if necessary. Your course leader is there to ensure that you get the most out of your trip.
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