Certification in HBOT
Recommended for treatment of illness, injury and to promote healing, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) requires that patients breathe oxygen in a pressurized setting. Various certifications exist for medical professionals to administer HBOT.
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Treatment
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Patients with a variety of conditions such as carbon monoxide poisoning, infections, and conditions that can cause tissue death may have HBOT recommended in their treatment course. Treatment may be administered through a chamber designed for one person or in a room for multiple people. Both HBOT settings require increased pressure and pure oxygen delivery.
Professions
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Present at offshore operations, diver medics offer medical support that includes HBOT applications for divers who experience illness or injury. Hyperbaric technologists and nurses administer HBOT in medical facilities to promote healing. Physicians may specialize in hyperbaric medicine and order treatment for patients.
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Certifications
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The National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology offers the Diver Medic Technician, Certified Hyperbaric Technologist, and Certified Hyperbaric Registered Nurse designations. The American College of Hyperbaric Medicine offers physicians certificates of special qualification to administer HBOT. The American Board of Preventive Medicine and the American Board of Emergency Medicine offer physicians certifications for the undersea and hyperbaric medicine specialty.
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References
- Mayo Clinic: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy -- Why It's Done
- Mayo Clinic: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy -- What You Can Expect
- National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology: Who We Are
- American College of Hyperbaric Medicine: About Us
- American College of Hyperbaric Medicine: Frequently Asked Questions
- American Board of Preventive Medicine: Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
