#110 Hyperbaric Core Competencies Course

This course can be combined with one of our other online courses to be eligible for certification as a clinical chamber operator, or certification as an operator in support of occupational diving or tunnel operations, or towards certification to operate the SOS system evacuation chamber.

This course alone does not qualify for certification but can be used for recertification for those holding an out-of-date qualification or for retraining.

Topics Covered

• Chamber grounding
• Predive checks of the patient
• Chamber travel rates
• Time keeping tables, air brakes, travel rate
• Log books for patient, chamber, operator
• Air brakes
• Decompression considerations
• History of hyperbaric
• Gas physics
• Hyperbaric physiologic considerations
• DCS
• AGE
• Approved indications/contraindication
• Medical anatomical terminology
• Oxygen toxicity
• Barotrauma
• Record keeping HIPPA compliance
• Canadian standards and provincial regulations
• HBOT research considerations and processes

Course Objectives

• Safely operate a hyperbaric chamber
• Understand and apply decompression procedures and treatment protocols
• Manage diving-related medical emergencies, including decompression sickness, barotrauma, and nitrogen narcosis
• Ensure the safe and effective use of hyperbaric chambers
• Comply with relevant safety regulations and industry standards

This course is intense and content rich, with a long daily commitment. Students are expected to spend 4–5 hours each evening completing knowledge reviews and required reading. Some of the reading can be completed prior to the first day to support students with unique scheduling needs.

If you are unsure about the time commitment or have special needs (e.g., English as a second language), please contact Sherri Ferguson to discuss support options.

Please note: travel and accommodation are not included. Shanfe will assist students in finding lower-cost shared student housing if they prefer not to stay in a hotel.

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Select Courses

#100 Introduction to Hyperbaric Medicine#110 Hyperbaric Core Competencies (April 8-10,)#130 Monoplace Chamber Operator (April 6-7)#140 Tunnelling Chamber Operations#150 Diving Chamber Operations#160 SOS Hyperlite Chamber Operations#170 Compressed Air Worker#180 Hyperbaric Safety (April 25-26)#190 Inspection and Maintenance of Acrylics (April 27)

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Phone: +1-604-802-7069