Why Certification is Right For You!

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.

Note: There is no intent or implication that the Hyperbaric Certified-Safety (HC-S©) certification is a requisite to hyperbaric safety program initiation at a facility. Hyperbaric Certified-Safety (HC-S©) designation demonstrates that a candidate has achieved the highest professional standards of hyperbaric safety and provides a vehicle for the maintenance of this advanced training certification.

To complete this 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.

Qualifying Pathways include, but are not limited to:

• CHT, CHRN, ACHRN, CHWS, CHS

Enrollment Eligibility Requirements

Applicants become eligible to enroll in the Hyperbaric Certified-Safety (HC-S©) certification program once the following requirements are met:

The intent of these requirements is to ensure that each Hyperbaric Certified-Safety (HC-S©) candidate has the necessary and foundational knowledge to carry out the role and responsibilities of a graduated Hyperbaric Certified-Safety (HC-S©) candidate.

• Hold one of the above qualifying credentials.
• Successfully completed an approved primary training course in hyperbaric medicine.
  • Completion of a UHMS approved primary training course in hyperbaric medicine is necessary to ensure a minimum standard of education regarding the practice and scope of hyperbaric medicine. Any primary training course that is approved by the UHMS is acceptable.
  • To find an approved list of primary hyperbaric training courses please CLICK HERE. Any introductory course approved by the UHMS is acceptable.
• Minimum of one year of experience in a hyperbaric environment after completing an approved basic training course in hyperbaric medicine. (Note: The intent is to ensure that each Candidate has the necessary foundational knowledge.)
• Successfully complete an approved Introduction to the Role of Hyperbaric Safety Director/Coordinator course within 2-years (24 months) of enrollment in the HC-S program.
  • After the 2-year window, a candidate will need to retake an approved Introduction to the Role of Hyperbaric Safety Director/Coordinator course, and meet all other training and competency requirements.

The Practical Skills Lab will consist of in-person, hands-on training during a 1-day event.  

The objective of the practical skills lab is to help HC-S© Candidates translate theoretical learning into real-world practice.

The goal is to provide a teaching and learning opportunity within the context of a practice setting that will allow candidates to develop self-confidence while increasing their competence as they become socialized into the role & responsibilities of HC-S©.

The HC-S© practical skills lab is conducted by either a graduated HC-S©, or other HCC approved personnel. 

The end of the Skills Lab day candidates will be evaluated their competence in carrying out the skills. The evaluation is graded and will count as part of the overall final exam score. 

Maintain a minimum of 12 HCC Approved CEUs specific to hyperbaric safety within a 3-year period.

• The Hyperbaric Certified-Safety (HC-S) credential will expire within 3 years if the required minimum 12 HCC approved CEUs within a 3-year period specific to hyperbaric safety have not been completed.

Documentation meeting the eligibility requirements must accompany a candidate’s application for Hyperbaric Certified-Safety (HC-S) certification. Please send documentation to certification@gethcc.com.