HBOT CERTIFICATION COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Past Present Future

  • Introduction
  • Overview
  • HBOT History
  • HBOT Future
  • Introduction to HBOT
  • Types of Chambers

Module 2: Science

  • What is oxygen
  • The 7 Gas Laws
  • Physiology of Respiration and Circulation
  • Consequences of Squeeze
  • HBOT Mechanisms of Action (MOA)
  • Hyperbaric Contraindications:
  • Absolute contraindications are those where HBOT is prohibited if the patient is accompanied with following: (1) untreated pneumothorax, untreated pneumomediastinum; (2) pulmonary bulla; (3) active hemorrhage and hemorrhagic disease; or (4) the formation of tuberculous cavity and hemoptysis.
  • Relative contraindications refer to the conditions where the use of HBOT in patients is cautioned and may possibly lead to side effects that increase discomfort or complications. Thus, HBOT should be used with caution if a patient has one of the following conditions: (1) severe upper respiratory tract infection; (2) severe emphysema; (3) bronchiectasis disease; (4) sinus infection; (5) aII degree atrioventricular block; (6) high blood pressure (>160/100 mmHg); (7) bradycardia (<50 times/min); (8) untreated malignant tumor; (9) retinal detachment; and (10) the early stage of pregnancy (3 months).
  • HBOT Adverse Reactions

Module 3: Clinical Applications

  • Oxygen as a Nutrient
  • HBOT & Effects on different systems
  • 10 main physiologic effects of HBOT
  • Pulmonary overInflation Syndrome
  • 14 Insurance FDA Approved Indications
  • 150 Internationally Recognized Indications

Module 4: Protocols

  • Protocol Thought Process
  • PO2 & Dose Calculations
  • Oxygen Toxicity & UDO Calculations
  • Short Term vs. Long Term Adaptations
  • Why a 40 Hour Protocol?
  • General Protocol Guidelines

Module 5:  Chamber safety & operations 

  • Chamber Maintenance
  • Chamber Grounding
  • Chamber & Patient Safety
  • Safe Chamber Operations 

Module 6:  Regulations

  • Oxygen Storage
  • Oxygen Delivery
  • Certifications
  • Inspections

Module 7:  Hands on Training 

  • Plenty of time allotted for hands on chamber operations and safety procedures.