MEDIC FIRST AID® International, Inc. Changes Ownership

January 15, 2003: For immediate release

(Eugene, Oregon) - Bill Clendenen and Chris Bennett, two former Divers Alert Network, Inc. executives, have purchased MEDIC FIRST AID INTERNATIONAL, Inc., previously known as EMP America, Inc. Based in Eugene, Oregon, MEDIC FIRST AID International, Inc. is an innovator and leader in emergency care training programs for business, industry, and the general public. The company is best known for producing the MEDIC FIRST AID® family of programs.

Both Clendenen and Bennett have extensive experience in the health and safety industry including providing emergency care programs and services to a worldwide organization. Clendenen explains, "We are both committed to providing what MEDIC has become known for - an innovative, high-quality learning experience utilizing a training system that is second to none. " Bennett adds, "Our experience, coupled with MEDIC's excellent staff, will help us continue to serve our customers and partners as well as create strong new relationships."

Maryl Barker, the founder of MEDIC FIRST AID International, Inc., says that Clendenen and Bennett bring with them a wealth of knowledge and experience. "I am confident Bill and Chris will significantly broaden the range of programs, support, and services MEDIC provides to emergency care trainers worldwide."

Prior to joining MEDIC FIRST AID International, Inc., Clendenen served as Vice President of Training at Divers Alert Network, Inc. (DAN). During his tenure at DAN, Clendenen oversaw its training department and was responsible for over 10,000 instructors in more than 95 countries. Together with Bennett, Clendenen also helped found DAN Services, Inc., a subsidiary of DAN that provides health and safety products, medical training programs, and insurance services to medical groups and distributors. In addition, Clendenen served as the secretary/treasurer for the company's board of directors.

Clendenen holds an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business, Duke University, and a BA from Colby College in Maine. Clendenen is the editor and author of several books and articles on oxygen first aid and scuba diving safety; and since 1996, he has served on the National Advisory Board for First Aid Training in Occupational Settings. In 2000, he was named a Special Investigator for Oxygen for that project.

Bennett has more than 10 years of finance and business development experience in the healthcare, safety, and insurance industries. He was DAN's Chief Financial Officer for six years and managed the company and its subsidiaries through a period of rapid growth. As the CFO, Bennett launched many strategic initiatives and helped DAN grow into one of the largest membership associations in recreational diving.

In 1998, Bennett co-founded DAN Services, Inc. to manage DAN's membership, insurance, customer service, and expansion into new markets. As the President and Chief Executive Officer of DAN Services, Inc., Bennett was responsible for developing and marketing safety and health products and new insurance programs to DAN members and international customers.

Bennett holds an MBA, with a concentration in finance, from the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina and a bachelor's degree in political science from Duke University.

Under the terms of the agreement, Clendenen and Bennett acquire the rights to MEDIC FIRST AID training programs including MEDIC FIRST AID Basic Version 5.0, Automated External Defibrillation, Pediatric, Oxygen First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, and a host of other CPR/First AID programs designed to meet regulatory requirements in business, industry, and niche markets.

MEDIC FIRST AID training programs are recognized throughout the world as meeting regulatory requirements for workplace safety and health. In the United States, MEDIC FIRST AID training programs meet OSHA requirements for CPR and first aid. More than 79,000 instructors in over 140 countries have taught MEDIC FIRST AID training programs to more than 8 million people.

To learn more about MEDIC FIRST AID International, Inc., or to inquire about emergency care, first aid and CPR training programs, visit medicfirstaid.com or call at 800-800-7099.