#100 Introduction to Hyperbaric Medicine
Pre-requisites
None.
Duration
5 days in person
Dates
March 4th to 7th, 2026 - Tobermory, ON, CA.
Cost
$975
Course Description
This 5 day course is an inter-professional educational activity that provides a first step toward credentialing or certification in this specialized field of medicine. HMTT is approved as an introductory course in hyperbaric medicine by the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society and the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology. Academics include: physical and physiological principles of hyperbaric oxygen therapy; hyperbaric mechanism of action in the indications accepted by the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Society; potential risks and complications of hyperbaric oxygen; and currently accepted standards for the safe application of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. The course content pertains to both monoplace and multiplace facilities. The comprehensive curriculum is presented by a large faculty of experts. Completion of this course does not constitute certification in hyperbaric medicine.
Topics Covered
- Foundation Knowledge
- History of Hyperbaric Medicine
- Physical Effects of Pressure Change
- Physiology & Pharmacology of Hyperbaric Gases
- Decompression Theory
- Safety*
- Barotrauma
- Fire Safety
- Decompression Tables
- Hyperbaric Standards & Guidelines
- Hyperbaric Chamber Systems
- Operational Chamber Safety
- Practical Exercise
- Hyperbaric Chamber Equipment
- Hyperbaric Chamber Operations
- Transcutaneous Oximetry
- Administrative
- Documentation
- Reimbursement
- Professional Society Resources
- Hyperbaric Facility Management
- Ethics*
- Off-label uses of HBOT
- Clinical
- Acute Traumatic Ischemia
- Arterial Gas Embolism
- Arterial Insufficiencies
- Avascular Necrosis
- Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
- Compromised Flaps & Grafts
- Decompression Sickness
- Diabetic Foot Ulcers
- Exceptional Blood Loss Anemia
- Idiopathic Sudden Sensorineural Hearing Loss
- Intracranial Abscess
- Gas Gangrene
- Necrotizing Fasciitis
- Osteomyelitis
- Radiation Injury
- Thermal Burns
- Ancillary Equipment
- Interpretation of TCOM
- Side Effects and Contraindications
- Course Evaluation
- Daily Quizzes
- Course Review
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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