FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HYPERBARIC CERTIFICATION COURSE
- 4 day onsite training
- IBUM certified 40 hour course for functional medicine practitioners and doctors, along with IHT certification for staff members.
- Certification FMHC / IHT
For Healthcare Practitioners:
- Functional Medicine Hyperbaric Clinician
For Hyperbaric Chamber Operators:
- Intermediate Hyperbaric Technician
After compleIrng the course, there will be a test and doctors that are in functional medicine can get certified with FMHC. If you are not a healthcare practitioner, then you will take a different test, allowing you to get IHT certified for hyperbaric chamber operations .
FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HYPERBARIC CLINICIAN FMHC – For MD, NP, DO, ND, DC, LAC
FMHC represents the standard 40 hour introductory hyperbaric course of instruction in a Functional Medicine/ Regenerative Medicine/ Chiropractic / Naturopathic/ Acupuncture related setting. The Functional Medicine practitioner’s education focuses on use of recompression chambers in a primarily off label hypertaric settings. This course teaches the use of oxygen at a level higher than atmospheric pressures and concentrations as well as focusing on the management and safety concerns in a functional medicine type practice. In order to certify members you must be a DO, DC, MD, NO or FM provider. The equipment required consists ot a pressure chamber which may be of rigid or flexible construction and a means of delivering varying amounts ot oxygen. This is a 40 hour course that focuses on all the salety aspects for hyperbarics. IBUM’s position with respect to this certifcation is that education is paramount for the safety of the industry overall. We remain an industry leader and we are pleased to be the first of all certification agencies to educate Functional Medicine Providers/ Naturopaths and Chiropractors in the safe and effective use of hyperbarics to help individuals heal. This certification is not to interfere with or usurp state or federal laws with regard to hyperbaric treatment or prescribing oxygen. Its purpose is education.
IBUM Chamber Operator and Intermediate Hyperbaric Technician (IHT)
The IBUM – IHT program is design for those seeking to become IBUM AHTs and chamber operations professionals This program gives attendees a start in the hyperbaric career at a basic level. It is ideal for those working in a hyperbaric facility that need to gain work experience prior lo obtaining the IBUM AHT or IBUM CHRN certification exam. These individuals will be working under the direct supervision of a hyperbaric physician registered nurse and/or clinic director.
Course Fee: $1,997.00
Examination Fee: $170.00
Extra $300.00 for 40 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits
For Practitioners
FMHC certification
For Technicians
IHT certification for technicians, business owners, and wellness enthusiasts
Comprehensive Training & Support. Enjoy live, in-person training, take-home materials, and direct access to expert mentorship to ensure you’re fully prepared for certification.
Confirmed course Dates and Locations:
Limited Seating – SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST
2025/2026 Schedule
We are currently putting together our fall schedule for 2025 and 2026
Submit your request for location and we will let you know when we have a training in your preferred location(s).
Host Training
If you would like to host a private training in your area , then let us know.
You will need to have a certifited hyperbaric chamber for demonstration use.
HBOT Certification Course Outline 40 hrs
Module 1
Introduction
- Introduction
- HBOT History
- Types of Chambers
- Oxygen Storage
- Oxygen Delivery
Objectives: Understand Past and Future of HBOT. Learn about different types of chambers, oxygen storage and delivery.
Module 2
Physiology and Science
- Oxygen Physiology and Metabolism
- Physiology of Respiration
- The 7 Gas Laws
- HBOT Mechanisms of Action
Objectives: Understand Past and Future of HBOT. Learn about different types of chambers, oxygen storage and delivery.
Module 3
Clinical Applications
- Contraindications to Hyperbaric Therapy
- Effects of Increased Oxygen
- Effects of Increased Pressure
- 10 main HBOT Effects
- Oxygen and Pressure Relationship
- Side-effects of HBOT
- Decompression illness
- 15 FDA-approved indications
- 150+ off-label indications
Objectives: Learn about indications and contraindications to HBOT, physiological effects of increased oxygen and pressure, including HBOT side-effects.
Module 4
Protocols
- General Protocol Guidelines
- Oxygen dose Calculations
- Hypoxia-Hyperoxia paradox
- Pulmonary O2 Toxicity
- CNS O2 Toxicity
- Short-term effects and Long-term effects of HBOT
Objectives: Learn about current protocols and gain an understanding of the guidelines and safety standards for creating effective HBOT protocols.
Module 5
Practical
- Chamber Operations
- Safety
- Regulations and Requirements
Objectives: Learn about Hyperbaric Chamber operation, safety guidelines, rules and regulations.
Exam
The course provides you with a comprehensive material to sit an exam. Successful completion of the exam is a mandatory step to receive the certification. Certification needs to be renewed on yearly basis.
Instructor Dr. Zayd Ratansi,ND
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