Hyperbaric Safety Course (Vancouver, British Columbia)
June 8-10, 2018
This course is a cooperative effort of Simon Fraser University (SFU), International ATMO (ATMO), and Divers Alert Network (DAN). The 3-day program contains presentations from two courses offered by International ATMO in San Antonio, Texas: Hyperbaric Safety Director Course and Hyperbaric Chamber Acrylics.
Faculty
Divers Alert Network
Sherri Ferguson
Simon Fraser University
University of British Columbia
Robert Sheffield
International ATMO
Topics
Safety:
Principles of Risk Management
The Risk Assessment Process
Hyperbaric Facility Safety Management
Role of the Hyperbaric Medical Director
Fire Chemistry
Hyperbaric Equipment Risks
Maintenance
Safety of Medical Gases
Operational Decompression Procedures
Canadian Codes & Standards
Review of Hyperbaric Mishaps
Acrylics:
Protection of Hyperbaric Chamber Acrylics
Acrylic Viewport Standards
Location
This course takes place at SFU’s Burnaby campus in Burnaby, British Columbia.
Accommodations
Participants will be responsible for their own transportation, food, and accommodation.
Simon Hotel – Located on Simon Faser University campus, is just a few minutes walk from the lab.
Executive Plaza Hotel – Located down the hill from SFU, either a 10 min drive or 25 min bus from our lab.
Fees and Registration
The cost of the course is $ 700 CAD (plus GST). Registration for this course is handled by Simon Frasier University.
For questions, please contact the SFU Environmental Medicine and Physiology Unit.
Email: empu@sfu.ca or Phone: 778-782-3782