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Can Nurses Enroll in the Pathway for Hyperbaric Certified – Program Director?
If you're a nurse wondering whether the Hyperbaric Certified – Program Director (HC-PD) pathway is open to you, this Q&A breaks down exactly what the certification covers, what it costs, how your nursing CE credit works, and how to get started before the next live workshop fills up.
Q: Is the HC-PD certification open to nurses?
A: Yes. The HC-PD pathway lists licenses eligible for CME/CEUs as MD, DO, RN, LPN, CNS, ARNP, CNA, CRT, RRT, RCP, and CHS — nurses are eligible from day one. As the program puts it, "You don't need an MBA to become a hyperbaric or wound care program director, but there is a certain set of knowledge, skills, and competence that makes the job a lot less stressful." The Certified Hyperbaric Program Director pathway is "specifically designed to support YOUR success," whether you're a new or seasoned program director.
Q: How many nursing CEU hours will I earn?
A: The HC-PD pathway carries 16 hours of nursing CEUs.
Q: I'm not licensed in Florida. Will my CE credit still count?
A: Yes. Wound Care Education Partners is a Florida-based company and a licensed CE Provider through the Florida State Board of Nursing, and the CE is reciprocal for nurses in the United States. Florida nursing credits are reciprocal and approved for nurses within all states. Receiving credit for Florida providers is simple — complete the course and staff will upload your credits directly to the Florida State database. For out-of-state credit, Wound Care Education Partners provides the necessary paperwork for you to file with your respective nursing board.
Q: I'm also CHT or CHRN certified. Does this course count toward that too?
A: This course is classified as Category B for CEU credits with the NBDHMT.
Q: What does the HC-PD pathway include?
A: Certificate Candidates complete the following learning modules:
- Business of Wound Care and HBO 2-day live-virtual (livestream) workshop (16 CME/CEU hours)
- Indications and Contraindications for the Use of HBO2 (online/on-demand course)
- Overview of the Role of Hyperbaric Safety Director (online/on-demand course)
- Certification Exam (online)
The 2-day workshop is a live-virtual event taught by expert faculty, Michael White, MD, UHMS, MMM, CWS; Monica Skarban, MSOLQ, BSN, RN, CHRNC; and Tiffany Hosey, CHT, CHWS. Certificate Candidates must attend the livestream workshop and complete all online/on-demand learning modules within six months of enrolling in the certification pathway.
Q: What will I walk away knowing how to do?
A: Upon completion of the required learning modules, Candidates will be able to:
- Market an HBO/wound care program effectively with little or no budget to connect patients with the care they need.
- Understand who the potential referral physicians/referral sources are and learn how to connect with them.
- Overcome difficulties in connecting HBO candidates with necessary care in an HBO/wound care clinic.
- Understand ICD-10-CM billing and coding for wound care/HBO with the goal of improved coding accuracy.
- Lead efficient clinic operations to support long-term program success.
Topics covered include the business plan for new or established wound care centers, physician's evaluation documentation for HBO therapy, documentation, ICD-10-CM coding and billing services, marketing to build revenue streams, HBO supervision and visit and therapy, capturing nursing resource utilization in providing patient wound care, SWOT analysis, laws against healthcare fraud, UHMS approved indications for the use of hyperbaric oxygen therapy, contraindications, complications and risks associated with HBO, and the role of the Hyperbaric Safety Director.
Q: Why should a nurse pursue this certification specifically?
A: Because leading a program takes more than clinical know-how. This certification "provides new and seasoned program directors the knowledge, skills, and competence to lead their clinic to next level of success by increasing revenues, expanding your referral base, and tighten operations." Nurses already carry deep clinical credibility on the floor — the HC-PD pathway builds the business, billing, marketing, and leadership skills that turn that clinical expertise into program director-level impact. Along the way, you'll gain credibility, help change lives, and join a supportive community of hyperbaric and wound care professionals.
Ready? Here's Your Next Step — Don't Miss the September 12-13th Workshop
Enrollment in the HC-PD pathway is $1,497 and includes registration for the live 2-day Business of Wound Care and HBO workshop. The next opportunity to attend is the:
This is the exact workshop built into your HC-PD certification pathway - Revenue Cycle Management, Marketing, and Reimbursement, delivered live over two days by expert faculty. Seats for the September livestream are filling up and you have up to six months after enrolling to attend a workshop and qualify for your HC-PD, so the sooner you enroll, the more flexibility you have.
Enroll now and lock in your spot for the September 12–13 livestream — earn your 16.0 nursing CEUs, build the business skills to lead your program with confidence, and take the next step toward becoming a Hyperbaric Certified – Program Director.
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