Elements for Hyperbaric Certified Safety
"Technologists play a critically important role in hyperbaric facility safety, operating the hyperbaric chamber and often being the final step in the process of ensuring the highest degree of safety for the patient as well as the surrounding environment. They must be highly trained and able to recognize and identify potential hazards with both the patient and chamber that could result in tragedy. They are relied upon by patients and co-workers to minimize risk and react appropriately to adverse circumstances."
by Richard Sample, BSPH, RCP, RRT, CHT
Hyperbaric Facility Safety: A Practical Guide, 2nd Edition, (p 459) by Best Publishing Company
Hyperbaric Certified Safety pathway is designed to teach and validate the necessary knowledge of hyperbaric safety for all team members in a hyperbaric facility. It is not limited to those seeking to become Hyperbaric Safety Director/Coordinator. This program is built on the latest science, regulations, and advancements in the field of hyperbaric safety. It has been developed by globally recognized leaders in the subspecialty and is a cost-effective way to expand and validate your skills and knowledge of hyperbaric safety.
Eligible Licensing for those seeking the designation Hyperbaric Certified - Safety HC-S© requires the hyperbaric technician to hold one of the following licenses: CHT, CHRN, ACHRN, CHS, CHWS. There are available CEU's for those professionals with the following licenses: RN, APRN, LPN, CNA, RRT, CRT, RCP.
The path to completing HC-S begins with:
Introduction to Hyperbaric Medicine provides the basic training or continuing education in hyperbaric medicine. This 40+ hour course is a precursor to getting licensed with either UHMS PATH or the NBDHMT certification of added qualification or the ABWH certificate of added qualification. This intense four-day, 40-hour live course is approved by the UHMS as an Introduction to Hyperbaric Medicine and intended for a wide audience of health care providers involved in advanced wound care management, including the physician, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, registered respiratory therapist, physical therapist, physician's assistant, EMT's and paramedics.
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Introduction to the Role of Hyperbaric Safety Director is a pre-curser to earning Hyperbaric Certified - Safety (HC-S) and benefits those new to the hyperbaric safety director position by orienting them to the responsibilities as defined by the NFPA, UHMS and other organizations. In addition, the course is a great review for current hyperbaric safety directors and seasoned technicians by providing updates to NFPA code and industry standards.
Introduction to the role of hyperbaric safety director is intended for a wide audience of health care providers involved in the provision of hyperbaric medicine, including the registered nurse, certified hyperbaric registered nurse, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, registered respiratory therapist, certified hyperbaric technician, physician, physician's assistant, EMT's and paramedics.
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Hyperbaric Certified - Safety: Earn recognition as an expert of Hyperbaric Safety with an HC-S© designation. Hyperbaric Certified - Safety demonstrates that you have achieved the highest professional standards in your chosen field. This designation validates your knowledge of hyperbaric safety and enhances your resume for current and future job opportunities in a hyperbaric clinic.
The purpose of this certification pathway is to ensure that an individual who is assigned to the role of Hyperbaric Safety Coordinator / Director within a hyperbaric facility meets the highest practice standards of knowledge as proven through coursework and examination. Hyperbaric Certified-Safety (HC-S) is not an entry-level qualification, rather an additional certification beyond the applicant's qualifying profession.
HC-S Skills Lab & Practicum: To complete the required HC-S certification, candidates must:
- Complete the required online course modules. This is self-paced, but will take around 45 hours.
- Successfully complete an approved Introduction to the Role of Hyperbaric Safety Director course (or submit required documentation).
- Successfully complete a skills lab & practicum (8 hours)
- Successfully complete the certification exam with a passing score of 70% or higher.
Are you ready? Register today!
HC-S©
September 5-6 & 12-13
September 26-27 & October 3-4
October 22-25
For any questions regarding continuing education in WOUND CARE and HYPERBARIC MEDICINE, SAFETY, or CERTIFICATIONS please contact one of our representatives at
QUESTIONS on Becoming a Hyperbaric Technician? Check out "How to Become A Hyperbaric Technician"
ABOUT the HYPERBARIC CERTIFICATION COMMISSION
Mission: The Hyperbaric Certification Commission (HCC) ensures that the certification pathways remain open, fair and impartial; retain integrity; and implement the mission of HCC by certifying that successful candidates have met the minimum standards outlined in their respective certification pathway.
Organization: Hyperbaric Certification Commission (HCC) is the certification arm of WCH Media Group, Inc, founded in 2017; under the same media group umbrella is Best Publishing Company, a 50 + year old publishing house; and Wound Care Education Partners, a medical education company founded in 2008.
Approach: The HCC reflects the spectrum of expertise in hyperbaric and wound care clinical practice, clinic management, and facility safety, including all levels of hospital-based and freestanding centers, private and government sector programs, and remote operations.
Standards: The HCC ensures the quality and integrity of HCC's certification programs by developing and establishing program curriculum, content, certification and recertification requirements, and examination materials.
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