Hyperbaric Safety Specialist
This 3-day program provides the necessary tools and resources to fulfill the responsibilities of the Hyperbaric Safety Director or Safety Officer (as defined by the CSA Z275.1-23).
Note: Completion of this course does not constitute certification or credentialling.
Pre-requisites
None
Duration
2 days in person
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Dates
February 13th to 14th
Cost
$1,000.00
Course Objectives:
Upon completion of the course, participants should be able to manage the safety issues associated with the care of patients in a hyperbaric medical setting, develop a comprehensive safety program, and know how to conduct safe hyperbaric chamber operations in accordance with the current industry and regulatory standards.
- Hyperbaric safety management
- Principles of risk management
- Risk assessment process
- Fire chemistry
- Material selection
- Medical gas safety
- Regulatory environment
- Chamber maintenance
- Equipment risk
- Mishaps
- Off-label considerations for informed consent
- Hyperbaric team roles and responsibilities
- Emergency action plan
Who Should Attend:
This course is appropriate for hyperbaric technologists, respiratory therapists, nurses, physicians, and department managers of a hyperbaric facility, divers, occupational safety specialist working in tunnelling and diving operations, dive supervisors and any member of a team exposed to compressed air environments.
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.
