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Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the level of knowledge and education regarding basic lifesupport (BLS) among scuba divers. Methods: Data collected from 125 scuba divers in Jeju-do were subjected to frequency, t-test, ANOVA,and Chi-square analyses using the SPSS 18.0 program. Results: 42.1% of the subjects was trained BLS for more than an hour less than 4 hours, and 52.6% ofthe subjects was trained BLS for less than 3 months in scuba diving institutions. Statisticallysignificant difference was observed in the competence for performing cardiopulmonary resuscitationduring BLS education according to gender and age further regarding the necessity of BLS education,significant difference was observed with respect to age, job, academic background, monthly income, andparticipation period of scuba divers. The divers wished to learn cardiopulmonary resuscitation (72.8%),medical first aid (8.0%), and measures to be taken in cases of trauma (8.0%). The knowledge score forBLS among scuba divers was significantly different depending on the gender, age, marital status andfrequency of participation. Conclusion: It is necessary to develop and implement a safety education program for scuba divers.