Basic Hyperbaric Technician Training & Certification

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This hyperbaric certification course is designed for practitioners adding HBOT to an existing clinic or wellness center and covers training for a Basic Hyperbaric Technician (BHT) with clinical safety standards you're accountable for alongside the functional medicine protocols your patients are already asking about. Every patient is screened by Dr. Zayd Ratansi, an IHA board member, who clears them as a safe candidate and provides your clinic with a 12-page treatment protocol.

Why Choose This IBUM Basic Hyperbaric Technician Training (BHT) & Certification Program?

• International Hyperbaric Association (IHA) approved course with an IHA Certificate of Completion.
• International Board of Undersea Medicine (IBUM) – (BHT) Basic Hyperbaric Technician Certification
• Flexibility: 8 hours online — self-paced with 1-year access.
• Support: Direct access to Dr. Ratansi for Q&A (No chamber purchase required).
• Bonus: Includes 3 months of patient screening software & 526-page 2026 manual.
• Expertise: Dr. Ratansi has certified more than 200 practitioners in the past year.
• Authority: Dr. Ratansi is a faculty member of the International Hyperbaric Association (IHA).

Bring the Healing Power of Hyperbaric Oxygen to Your Clinic

This program gives you the skills, confidence, and ongoing expert support to offer HBOT independently or expand your existing clinic services.

Developed by Hyperbaric Excellence and renowned hyperbaric expert Dr. Zayd Ratansi, this all-in-one online program provides step-by-step instruction, flexible access, and direct mentorship from a practicing hyperbaric physician.

Hyperbaric Training with Personal Mentorship - Dr. Zayd Ratansi

Dr. Ratansi is personally available to answer your individual questions via email or one-on-one calls. Whether you're refining a protocol, have safety questions, or need a second opinion on a specific case, you have a direct line to top industry expertise as your mentor.

Doctor-Handled Patient Screenings

You don’t have to decide alone whether someone is safe for hyperbarics. Dr. Ratansi screens every patient, confirms candidacy, and you download a 12-page protocol to follow for that individual.

Hyperbaric Certification

Upon completion of the course, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from the International Hyperbaric Association (IHA) and awarded an International Board of Undersea Medicine (IBUM) certification.  

Hyperbaric Training & Certification Course Curriculum

• 8 hours of online training modules
• 526-page downloadable 2026 manual
• Open access for 1 year from activation
• No prior medical experience required

Foundations of Hyperbaric Oxygen

• Historical evolution and milestones in hyperbaric medicine
• Science of hyperbaric oxygen and its role in cellular health and healing

Physics & Principles

• Gas laws and pressure dynamics
• How atmospheric pressures from 1 ATA to 3 ATA affect oxygen delivery and patient outcomes

Dosages, Protocols & Clinical Applications

• Oxygen dosage and pressure ranges
• FDA-cleared indications and supporting clinical evidence
• Integrative HBOT protocols combining hyperbaric with complementary therapies

Physiological Benefits & Mechanisms

• Enhanced wellness outcomes, inflammation reduction, improved neurological function, and infection control
• How hyperbaric oxygen triggers change at the cellular level

Safety, Operations & Best Practices

• Facility requirements, staff training, and patient preparation
• Contraindications and risk management
• Updated 2026 industry safety standards

Hyperbaric Chamber Demonstration

• Step-by-step session walk through from patient entry to exit
• Real-world scenarios illustrating clinical decision-making

Home-Based Hyperbaric

• Capabilities, limitations, and appropriate use cases
• Safety considerations and regulatory status

Hyperbaric Certification & Final Exam

• Comprehensive final exam validating your practitioner certification
• International Hyperbaric Association (IHA) Certificate of Completion
• International Board of Undersea Medicine (IBUM) certification awarded upon successful completion of an exam
  

Ongoing Support After You Receive Your Hyperbaric Certification

3 Months of Patient Screening Software — Included

Effective charting, consent forms, and office workflow tools to run your hyperbaric program professionally from day one.

One-on-One Guidance with Dr. Ratansi

After your hyperbaric certification, Dr. Ratansi remains available to help you personalize your hyperbaric packages, integrate HBOT within your current services, and customize protocols for your clientele.

Meet Your Hyperbaric Training Mentor — Dr. Zayd Ratansi

He teaches physicians worldwide about the proper education and implementation of hyperbaric oxygen and how to integrate it across various medical specialties.

He is a licensed Naturopathic Physician and global authority on hyperbaric, bio-oxidative, and environmental medicine. He began practicing hyperbarics in 1999 and has trained practitioners worldwide. He personally developed this IHA-approved program with one goal:  your safety and your patients' success.

Read Dr. Ratansi's Full Bio Here

Chamber purchase is not required to enroll.

Ready to get certified to bring hyperbaric oxygen to your practice?

Call us at 1-800-845-8198 — Ask for Audrey

Not sure yet? Book a free 15-minute call with our specialist before you enroll.

Enroll Now and start your hyperbaric training journey to becoming a certified (BHT) Basic Hyperbaric Technician today.

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