This goal of this quarterly educational series is to provide in-depth, case-based learning to offer a practical guide with evidence-based training for hyperbaric healthcare professionals. The course focuses on understanding the science behind hyperbaric oxygen therapy, including oxygen physiology, chamber mechanics, and the evidence supporting HBOT for approved diagnoses. Participants will engage in interactive learning, case studies, problem-solving, demonstrations, and return demonstrations. Safety updates, policy changes, and case studies are emphasized to reinforce current standards and protocols. Grounded in NFPA 99/101, UHMS, and organizational guidelines, this program enhances clinical readiness, emergency preparedness, and operational excellence. The goal is to support a high-reliability hyperbaric environment where staff deliver safe, standardized, and compliant patient care.

Course Director:

• Mark Pearson, MD

Planner point of contact: [email protected]

Overall Objectives:

1. Evaluate appropriate indications, contraindications, and treatment parameters for hyperbaric oxygen therapy using current evidence-based guidelines.
2. Analyze case studies and quality data to recognize clinical variations, complications, and opportunities for improvement in hyperbaric practice.
3. Apply chamber physics, oxygen toxicity principles, and NFPA 99/101 safety standards to ensure safe and consistent chamber operations.
4. Incorporate standardized risk-assessment and decision-making strategies to reduce variability and enhance patient safety.

Target Audience:  
This activity is designed for Physicians, Nurses, Physician Assistants, and other healthcare professionals.

Accreditation Statement

In support of improving patient care, Advocate Health is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Credit Statement(s)

American Medical Association (AMA) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) 
Advocate Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 2.50 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA)
Advocate Health has been authorized by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 2.50 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Board Recognition Statement(s)

American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.