Access the latest developments in the field of Hyperbaric Medicine with a qualification that will bring you up-to-date both in theory and practice”

Since the discovery of oxygen in 1775 by Priestley, numerous advances have been made over the centuries that have allowed the application of oxygen therapy to address a multitude of complications. Among the most common treatments, Hyperbaric Medicine is used for carbon monoxide poisoning, decompression sickness, air embolism or asphyxia. 

Its benefits for the patient are multiple, especially when it comes to revitalization and neovascularization of tissues, antimicrobial action and can even be applied in preventive medicine to prolong the quality of life and keep healthier. Its recent proliferation has also led to explore its use in other areas of special interest for specialists in various areas. 

Therefore, this Hybrid Master's Degree in Hyperbaric Medicine from TECH was created with the aim of providing access to the most important research and scientific developments in this field, with special emphasis on the analysis and assessment of hyperbaric oxygenation treatment in physical and neurological rehabilitation, oncology, toxicology, and dysbaric pathology, among other areas of action. 

The theoretical content of this degree is written by a team of professionals with great knowledge in the area of Hyperbaric Medicine , so the specialist will find an up-to-date teaching material adapted to the most current medical requirements. The support in work guides, real clinical cases, interactive summaries and additional readings will make the study process much more agile for the specialist, as they will have a multitude of help to do so. 

On the other hand, the internship program of this degree provides a unique opportunity to apply and study all the recent advances in situ, in a highly prestigious center that has the most advanced technology in the application of hyperbaric oxygenation treatments. Thanks to this, the updating work will be total and complete, accessing first hand to the most innovative practical applications.

Make the most of this opportunity to surround yourself with expert professionals and learn from their work methodology”

This Hybrid Master's Degree in Hyperbaric Medicine contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Development of more than 100 clinical cases presented by professionals of hyperbaric medicine and its multiple uses
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Analysis of the physiological and therapeutic effects of hyperbaric oxygenation treatment through multiple assessments and scientific studies
• Assessment of HBOT in chronic ulcers, diabetic foot, vasculitis and other infectious pathologies
• An algorithm-based interactive learning system for decision-making in the clinical situations presented throughout the course
• Practical clinical guides on approaching different pathologies
• With a special emphasis on evidence-based medicine and research methodologies in intensive care nursing
• All this will be complemented by theoretical lessons, questions to the expert and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection
• Additionally, students will be able to carry out a clinical internship in one of the best hospitals in Spain

You will have the opportunity to learn first-hand about the latest generation of treatments and machinery, guided by a team of highly qualified professionals in Hyperbaric Medicine ”

This Hybrid Master's Degree program, which has a professionalizing nature and a hybrid learning modality, is aimed at updating professionals specialized in Hyperbaric Medicine who wish to access the latest developments in this field. The contents are based on the latest scientific evidence, and oriented in a didactic way to integrate the most modern theoretical knowledge in the use of hyperbaric oxygenation with the most current clinical practice. 

Thanks to the multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will allow the Hyperbaric Medicine professional a situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive learning programmed to train in real situations. This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the physician must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise during the course. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

You will be able to update your knowledge in a modern and versatile environment, where you will appreciate the most current uses of TOBH"

Get up-to-date with a program that respects your needs and adapts to your highest demands"

Knowing that this is a recent field of research, with multiple advances in recent years, this syllabus has brought together the most relevant research, postulates and scientific theses. Thanks to TECH's state-of-the-art educational technology, the specialist has easy access to all the contents whenever and wherever they want. From day one, the entire syllabus is available for downloading from any device with an Internet connection, providing the degree with the necessary flexibility to be combined with other professional or personal activities of the highest demand.

You will learn at your own pace and with the organizational skills you need on a day-to-day basis”

Module 1. Introduction to Hyperbaric Medicine

1.1. History of Hyperbaric Medicine
1.2. First Hyperbaric Chambers
1.3. Discovery of Oxygen
1.4. Scientific Period of Hyperbaric Medicine
1.5. Types of Hyperbaric Chambers Revitalair Technology Chambers
1.6. Technical and Therapeutic Safety of the New Generation Hyperbaric Chambers
1.7. Hyperbaric Medicine Societies in the World and the Evolution of the Indications
1.8. Introduction to the Basis of Hyperbaric Oxygenation
1.9. Introduction to the Adverse Effects and Contraindications
1.10. Current Concept of Hyperbaric Oxygenation Treatment Medium Pressure, Micro pressure and Hyperbaria

Module 2. Basis of Hyperbaric Oxygenation Treatment (HBOT)

2.1. Physiological Bases of HBOT
2.2. Dalton, Henry, Boyle and Mariotte Physical Laws
2.3. Physical and Mathematical Bases of the Diffusion of Oxygen within Tissue in the Different Treatment Pressures. Krogh Model
2.4. Physiology of Oxygen
2.5. Physiology of Respiration
2.6. Volumetric and Solumetric Effect
2.7. Hypoxia Types of Hypoxia
2.8. Hyperoxia and Treatment Pressure
2.9. Hyperoxia Effective in Wound Healing
2.10. Bases of the Intermittent Hyperoxia Model

Module 3. Physiological Therapeutic Effects of HBOT

3.1. Introduction to the Physiological Therapeutic Effects
3.2. Vasoconstriction

3.2.1. Robin Hood Effect
3.2.2. Effect of HBOT on Blood Pressure and Heart Rate

3.3. Stem Cells and Oxygen

3.3.1. Liberation of Stem Cells with HBOT
3.3.2. Importance of Stem Cells on Wound Healing
3.3.3. Oxygen in the Differentiation of Stem Cells

3.4. Oxygen in the Synthesis of Collagen

3.4.1. Synthesis and Types of Collagen
3.4.2. Oxygen in the Synthesis and Maturing of Collagen
3.4.3. HBOT and Collagen in Healing

3.5. Angiogenesis and Vasculogenesis

3.5.1. Degenerative Angiogenesis and Hyperbaric Oxygen

3.6. Osteogenesis

3.6.1. HBOT and Osteogenesis and Bone Resorption

3.7. Mitochondrial Function, Inflammation and Oxidative Stress

3.7.1. Mitochondrial Dysfunction in the Pathogenesis of Different Pathologies
3.7.2. HBOT and Mitochondrial Function

3.8. Oxidative Stress and Hyperbaric Oxygen

3.8.1. Oxidative Stress in Different Pathologies
3.8.2. Oxidative Stress in Hyperbaric Oxygen

3.9. Anti-inflammatory Effect in Hyperbaric Oxygen

3.9.1. Hyperbaric Oxygen and Inflammation

3.10. Antimicrobial Effect in Hyperbaric Oxygen

3.10.1. Bacterial Effect of Oxygen
3.10.2. Hyperbaric Oxygen and Biofilm
3.10.3. Hyperbaric Oxygen and the Immune Response

3.11. Oxygen and Neurone Function

3.11.1. Oxygen and Peripheral Axonal Regeneration
3.11.2. Oxygen and Neuroplasticity

Module 4. HBOT in Wound Healing Process and Infectious Pathology

4.1. HBOT in Healing Physiology
4.2. Medium Pressure and Wound Healing

4.2.1. Effective Angiogenesis
4.2.2. Equivalent Osteogenesis
4.2.3. Anti-inflammatory Effect in Medium Pressure

4.3. Necrotizing Infections
4.4. HBOT in Chronic Ulcers and Diabetic Foot
4.5. Burns
4.6. Injuries from Radiofrequency Lesions and Hyperbaric Oxygen
4.7. HBOT in Crush Syndrome
4.8. Vasculitis and HBOT
4.9. HBOT in Pyoderma Gangrenosum
4.10. Evidence of HBOT in Other Injuries and Dermatological Conditions

Module 5. HBOT in Pain, Rheumatic Diseases and the Medical Clinic

5.1. HBOT in Altitude Sickness
5.2. Mechanisms of Action in Analgesia Neuropathic Pain and Hyperbaric Oxygen
5.3. Arthropathies and Collagenopathies
5.4. HBOT in Dysfunctional Neurosensitive Syndromes
5.5. Fibromyalgia and Hyperbaric Oxygen
5.6. HBOT in Ischemia Reperfusion Injury
5.7. Tinnitus and Sudden Onset Deafness
5.8. Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and Hyperbaric Oxygen
5.9. HBOT in Fertility
5.10. Hyperbaric Oxygen in the Metabolism of Diabetes and Severe Anemia

Module 6. HBOT in Physical and Neurological Rehabilitation

6.1. HBOT in Recovery and Performance in Sport
6.2. Hyperbaric Oxygen and Sporting Injuries
6.3. Brain Trauma and Post-Concussion Syndrome
6.4. Stroke Recovery and Hyperbaric Oxygen
6.5. Brain Paralysis and HBOT
6.6. Autism
6.7. Ischemic Encephalopathies
6.8. HBOT in Parkinson’s
6.9. HBOT in Alzheimer’s
6.10. HBOT in Trauma (Avascular Necrosis, Bone Edema, Fractures and Osteomyelitis)

Module 7. HBOT in Oncology

7.1. Hypoxia and Tumors
7.2. Tumoral Angiogenesis
7.3. Oncologic Safety of HBOT
7.4. HBOT and Radiosensitivity
7.5. HBOT and Chemotherapy
7.6. Osteoradionecrosis and Hyperbaric Oxygen
7.7. Radical Cystitis and Proctitis
7.8. Radio induced Skin Syndrome and HBOT
7.9. HBOT in Other Radio lesions
7.10. HBOT in Oncology Pain and Quality of Life

Module 8. HBOT in Toxicology

8.1. Bibliographical Evidence in Relation to Dosage/ Speed of Using Hyperbaric Oxygen in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
8.2. Inflammation in Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
8.3. Delayed Neurological Syndrome
8.4. Smoke Inhalation and Hyperbaric Oxygen
8.5. HBOT in Hydrogen Cyanide Poisoning
8.6. HBOT in Other Gases Poisoning
8.7. Hyperbaric Oxygen in Pollution and Tobacco
8.8. Hyperbaric Oxygen in Addiction Recovery
8.9. HBOT in Corner Spider Bite Injuries and Poisoning
8.10. HBOT in Snake Bite Injuries and Poisoning

Module 9. HBOT in Dysbaric Pathology

9.1. Diving and Diving Medicine Physiological Reactions to Diving Conditions Deep Neurological Syndrome
9.2. Changes in Environmental Pressure Decompression Sickness Air Embolism Pathophysiology. Symptoms and Signs
9.3. Treatment of Decompression Sickness Prevention of Dysbaric Accidents Decompression Table
9.4. Dysbaric Pathology and Evidence-Based Medicine
9.5. Dysbaric Osteonecrosis
9.6. HBOT in Postoperative Gas Embolism Iatrogenic Embolism
9.7. Hyperbaric Medicine in the Workplace Work in Compressed Air Medical Documents and Immersion Records Health Risks
9.8. Work Accidents in Operating High Pressure Chambers Medical Support and Treatment for Compressed Air Jobs
9.9. Fire Evaluation and Prevention with Hyperbaric Chamber with Combustion Risk
9.10. Regulations and Requirements for the Installation of Different Types of Hyperbaric Chambers

Module 10. Indications and Contraindications Integration Module 

10.1. Absolute and Relative Contraindications of HBOT
10.2. Adverse Effects of Hyperoxia
10.3. Neuronal and Pulmonary Oxygen Toxicity
10.4. Neurotoxicity/Neuro excitabiity
10.5. Objective and Subjective Barotrauma
10.6. Special Care for Patients who Receive HBOT at Different Pressures
10.7. Indications by Consensus of the European Committee of Hyperbaric Medicine
10.8. Emerging Medical Applications Off label and Medicare Indications
10.9. Management in Hyperbaric Medicine Centers HBOT in Public and Private Health
10.10. Cost- Benefit Relationship of the Application of HBOT HBOT Cost Efficiency

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