Hyperbaric Registered Nurses and Hyperbaric Vocational Nurses are individuals who have taken this course and successfully completed the exam, whereupon they are eligible to function in their respective registered roles, as prescribed by the Nursing Council of South Africa. The same is true for individuals registered under the Health Professions Council of South Africa.

The exam is in the form of Multiple Choice Questions, and two hours are allotted for completion of the exam. A score of 70% is required to pass. The exam tests the candidate's knowledge of all facets of nursing care to hyperbaric patients including specific nursing procedures, interventions, and other skills that may be necessary for managing patients receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy.

Application for Certification as Hyperbaric Registered / Vocational Nurse, requires the completion of a practical logbook under direct supervision of the medical director of the hyperbaric unit where they are employed. 

A minimum of one year or 480 hours of practical experience is required to be eligible for registration as a Certified Hyperbaric Registered / Vocational Nurse with the Southern African Undersea & Hyperbaric Medical Association (SAUHMA). In addition, successful completion of Basic Life Support training is also required, and proof of current BLS certification must be submitted together with the application for registration with SAUHMA.

Certification is maintained for a period of four years, after which a refresher course needs to be attended, which may be achieved by attending a SAUHMA biennial Conference or dedicated CHRN / CHVN programme. Click on the link below to download the CHRN Study Manual or read it below online.

http://www.nbdhmt.org/forms/CHRN_Resource_Manual.pdf