Gaining up-to-date knowledge in this field of medicine is key to improving patient quality of life. Specializing in hyperbaric oxygenation treatment can be help in resolving many different diseases”

The creation of new generation hyperbaric chambers which are easier to use, more affordable and easier to install in public and private health institutions, has led different professionals to incorporate this tool into their daily practice. 

The postgraduate diploma in Hyperbaric Medicine. Fundamentals, Effects and Indications of HBOT will allow the healthcare professional to delve into the use of these mechanisms. The program provides solid and up-to-date education in hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This will allow the health professional to develop the skills necessary to identify and adequately solve different cases of pathologies or therapeutic practices, for which hyperbaric oxygenation can be effective and efficient. 

The program begins with a brief historical overview of the beginning of Hyperbaric Medicine, the first indications of what would become a hyperbaric chamber and the empirical discovery of the beneficial effects of the combination of increased pressure and oxygen on human physiology. The student will be introduced to the beginning of the scientific period of Hyperbaric Medicine and the development of Underwater Medicine, as well as the accompaniment of diving medicine in the understanding and development of this treatment in clinical applications in different countries. 

The basics of HBOT will also be presented in a practical and simple way. The physical laws of Henry, Dalton, and Boyle and Mariotte are explained in order to incorporate the concept of volumetric and solumetric effect. Likewise, the mathematical model of Krogh is presented, which allows to know the effect of oxygen perfusion radius at different treatment pressures. In addition, the different types of hypoxia are detailed so that the student can understand the hypoxic bases of the different pathologies and recognize the therapeutic applications of hyperoxia. 

On the other hand, the specialist will learn, through this program, the most relevant physiological effects: vasoconstriction, angiogenesis, collagen synthesis, osteogenesis, neuroprotection, peripheral axonal regeneration, bactericidal effect, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect.

Finally, the last module of this postgraduate diploma reaffirms and emphasizes the contraindications of HBOT and adverse events, and presents the safety of HBOT. Clinical cases drawn from the experience of different professionals and teachers of this program are also shown.

Hyperbaric oxygenation is re-gaining importance in the medical field, bringing new improvements to healthcare”

This postgraduate diploma in Hyperbaric Medicine. Fundamentals, Effects and Indications of HBOT contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of practical cases presented by experts in Hyperbaric Medicine
• 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
• The latest developments in Hyperbaric Medicine
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Hyperbaric Medicine
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This postgraduate diploma is the best investment you can make when selecting a refresher program, for two reasons: in addition to updating your knowledge in Hyperbaric Medicine. Fundamentals, Effects and Indications of HBOT, you will obtain a qualification endorsed by TECH Technological University"

It includes in its teaching staff professionals belonging to the field of Hyperbaric Medicine, who bring into this program their work experience, in addition to recognized specialists from reference societies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the specialist must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, the professional will be supported by an innovative interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts in 
Hyperbaric Medicine.

This program comes with the best educational material, providing you with a contextual approach that will facilitate your learning"

This 100% online postgraduate diploma will allow you to balance your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

The postgraduate diploma in Hyperbaric Medicine. Fundamentals, Effects and Indications of HBOT is aimed at providing education on the fundamentals and applications of hyperbaric oxygenation treatment and expose the scientific evidence in the different specialties in the field of health. 

It is the best option to learn about the latest advances in Hyperbaric Medicine”

General Objectives

• Promote the usefulness of hyperbaric oxygenation treatment in different medical specialties
• Enable health professionals on the foundations, mechanisms of action, indications, contraindications and applications of hyperbaric oxygen
• Delve into the plethora of evidence published and the recommendations and indications of the different scientific societies related to Hyperbaric Medicine
• Recognize the potential applications of hyperbaric oxygen in different clinical cases and the benefits that can be achieved with the treatment, as well as performing the indication and detection of the contraindications

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Introduction to Hyperbaric Medicine

• Introduce the world history of Hyperbaric Medicine and the operation and differences in the types of hyperbaric chambers that exist today
• Describe the current state of new indications and applications based on the development of evidence, the evolution of the different models and types of hyperbaric chambers, and the origin of scientific societies related to the specialty 
• Develop the concept of oxygen toxicity, contraindications and adverse effects related to the discoveries of its mechanism of action (e.g., Bert effect)
• Present the new concept of Hyperbaric Medicine which includes treatment with lower pressure, its indications, limitations and potential future applications

Module 2. Fundamentals of the Hyperbaric Oxygenation Treatment (HBOT)

• Study the fundamentals of Hyperbaric Oxygenation Treatment (HBOT) and the mechanisms to achieve hyperoxia
• Present the intervening physical laws and the Krogh mathematical model which substantiates the effect of the treatment at different pressures
• Describe the differences between the volumetric and solumetric effect of HBOT and its limitations in the treatment of different diseases
• Present the types of hypoxia described and the scenarios of hypoxia-related disorders in different pathologies

Module 3. Physiological Therapeutic Effects of HBOT

• Study the effects of hyperoxia on a mitochondrial level and the physiological benefits it triggers
• Describe the importance of mitochondrial reactivation with HBOT and its potential effect on different related pathologies with mitochondrial dysfunction
• Present the physiological effects that are triggered with HBOT and the production of reactive oxygen species
• Relate these physiological effects with different indications of HBOT
• Learn about the analysis of different clinical cases which can benefit from the therapeutic effects of HBOT

Module 4. Indications and Contraindications - Integration Module

• Get qualified on the valid indications of HBOT for the different societies of Hyperbaric Medicine and the emerging indications based on the physiological therapeutic effects of HBOT
• Describe the adverse events that are expected from HBOT with different treatment pressures
• Present the contraindications of HBOT
• Discuss different clinical cases based on the integration of validated applications and the potential future applications of HBOT

An intensive program that will allow you to become an expert in Hyperbaric Medicine. Fundamentals, Effects and Indications of HBOT in a short period of time and with greater flexibility"