HCC Graduates

David, a retired first responder, began working in HBOT over five years ago. His passion for providing the safest conditions for his patients' healing has inspired him to continue his Hyperbaric education at the highest level.

David is looking forward to sharing his knowledge of hyperbarics and safety with his community. Congratulations!

Mr. Derall Garrett has been certified by the National Board of Diving Hyperbaric Technology as Hyperbaric Technologist since 2000. He is currently serving as the Hyperbaric Facility Accreditation Director for the UHMS.

He has over 20 years experience working with both multiplace and monoplace chambers in freestanding clinics and hospital-based centers. Mr. Garrett is a graduate of the College of Oceaneering with a degree as a Commercial Diver with further specialization as a Diver Medic.

Mr. Garrett is factory-trained in both ETC and Perry Chambers. His areas of training include maintenance and repair on monoplace chambers; he has provided maintenance and repair services in the United States and for several companies overseas.

While Vice President of Hyperbaric Services for Innovative Healing Systems from 2006 – 2012, Mr. Garrett helped conduct training programs for technicians and safety directors. He has written policy and procedures for the company, as well as participated in many start up programs for hyperbaric and wound care centers in the United States, India, and Dubai. He was involved in the planning, construction, and finishing stages of getting the facility operational.

Mr. Garrett has also participated in several UHMS Hyperbaric Facility Accreditation surveys as a UHMS accreditation surveyor for both monoplace and multiplace facilities since 2013. He has been a member since 2003 of the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society.

Randall Brooker is VP & Director of Hyperbaric Operations Apex Health Network, El Paso, Texas. His almost 20 years of experience, education, and mentoring have shaped Randall into an amazing leader.

Randall is the first graduate to receive the HC-S certification with Distinction. He will continue to teach, lead, and impact the field of Hyperbarics.

Richard, widely knows by the nickname, "Gus", has over fourty-eight years experience in clinical, supervisory, teaching, staff and middle management positions in acute care hospitals.

This experience includes forty years as a Respiratory Therapist, twenty years as EMT-I, twenty-three years as a Naval Reserve Hospital Corpsman, twenty-three years in Hyperbaric Medicine, eighteen years’ experience in wound and burn care, and nineteen years as a Registered Nurse.

Experience in hyperbaric medicine has included Technical Director, Program Director, Nurse Manager and Critical Care Educator specific to hyperbaric medicine.

Member and Special Expert for the National Fire Protection Association, NFPA 99 Technical Committee, Hyperbaric and Hypobaric Facilities –March 20, 2023 to Present

Currently, Gus teaches hyperbaric medicine across the U.S. and beyond, serves as the Principle for R.B. Gustavson Consultants, LLC, and is studying with Walden University Online, looking forward to earning his Doctor of Public Health.

Ryan is passionate about learning and continuing to educate others on hyperbaric safety measures & protocols. Now that he has obtained the new safety designation, he hopes to share his mastery with others in the middle Tennessee area and beyond.