CHT Practice Test

You need a valid healthcare license like EMT, paramedic, respiratory therapist, or nurse, plus an NBDHMT-approved introductory hyperbaric course completed within the last three years. Military folks or those with equivalent training can qualify too, but it's not entry-level expect some hands-on experience.

Most candidates need 480 hours of clinical work in hyperbaric or aviation medicine, including a 40-hour supervised internship with a preceptor who's been a CHT or CHRN for at least two years. Active military personnel often need 1,000 hours unless they do an approved internship.

Submit an application through the NBDHMT website with proof of your license, training course, clinical hours, and a $175 fee. They'll review it in about 4-6 weeks if approved, you get instructions to schedule the proctored test at a Pearson VUE center.

The test hits core areas like hyperbaric chamber operations, gas laws and physics, patient assessment and monitoring, safety protocols, treatment for conditions like carbon monoxide poisoning, and equipment maintenance. It also includes complications like barotrauma or oxygen toxicity.

It lasts four years. To keep it, log 24 Category A continuing education units (CEUs) in hyperbaric topics, like chamber safety or new therapies, and submit a recertification form with a $100 fee.

Start with the NBDHMT's resource manual, then grab "Certified Hyperbaric Technologist Exam Secrets" for practice questions. Prephow study material and practice test bundle are solid too focus on 250+ questions to build recall.

You'll qualify for roles in wound care centers, dive medicine clinics, or hospitals with hyperbaric units think chamber tech, safety officer, or treatment coordinator. It's a boost for military medics or EMTs eyeing specialized pay.

Certified techs often earn 10-20% more than non-certified ones, averaging $55,000-$75,000 yearly depending on location and experience. Hospitals value it for compliance with UHMS standards, opening doors to overtime in high-demand areas.

Yes, at global Pearson VUE sites, with English as the main language (Spanish options in some spots). Request accommodations like extra time for disabilities during application, NBDHMT follows ADA guidelines to make it accessible.