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I feel
that Hyperbaric Medicine is an ever-growing field that
I am
proud to be a part of!
-Zeeshan
Jafri, Hyperbaric Masters Student
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In 1994, the Board of Trustees for SABA
University School of Medicine approved the Master of Science
(M.Sc.) degree in Hyperbaric Medicine. Hyperbaric Medicine
is a growing field with a steadily increasing presence in
the hospitals and medical centers in North America.
Hospitals, medical centers and free standing treatment
programs are utilizing hyperbaric oxygen (HBOT) therapy on a
variety of patients with very positive results. Graduates
will be entering a career field that is growing in demand
throughout the world.
The Saba University School of Medicine has
a special position among medical schools
in its history of involvement in this field of study. The
location of the school on Saba, a world-class diving site,
makes it a perfect site for the study of hyperbaric
medicine.
Saba University Hyperbaric Schedule:
3:00-5:00 Tuesday - Hyperbaric I
3:00-5:00 Monday- Hyperbaric II
3:00-5:00 Monday- Hyperbaric III
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Hyperbaric Masters Program Curriculum |
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COURSE |
Credit Hours |
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MED 502 Histology |
10 |
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MED 602 Physiology |
10 |
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MSH 301Hyperbaric Medicine I |
3 |
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MED 702 Neuroscience |
10 |
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MED 802 Pathology -3 weeks (block 1 and exam) |
2 |
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MSH 302 Hyperbaric Medicine II |
3 |
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MED 803 Physical Diagnosis |
10 |
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MSH 303 Hyperbaric Medicine III |
4 |
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MSH 304 Research Paper |
3 |
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Totals for the Program |
55 |
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What is Hyperbaric Medicine
(HBOT)?
Hyperbaric Medicine (HBOT)
is recognized by the FDA and is an appropriate treatment for
at least fourteen conditions- the number continues to rise as
new research shows the increasing benefit of HBOT! Oxygen is
an essential part of the body's physiologic processes and is
integral in its healing process. HBOT increases the delivery
of oxygen to the body's systems in an attempt to facilitate
this recovery.
Patients who undergo
HBOT are placed in a Hyperbaric Chamber and 100% Oxygen is
administered at a partial pressure greater than 1 atm. Saba
University has its own Hyperbaric Chamber and students are
trained in its operation.
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Hyperbaric Research
Students engage in research projects during
their third semester of the Program. Current
Research at Saba University investigates
the effects of
hyperbaric oxygen on blood coagulation factors, reactive
oxygen species and the effects of antioxidant therapy, and
lactic acid clearance rates following intense exercise.
New studies are developed every semester as Hyperbaric III
is devoted entirely to research in hyperbaric medicine.
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Evaluation
Students would be required to successfully
complete all of the basic science coursework
included in the Hyperbaric Medicine program. For
the 3-course series in hyperbaric medicine,
evaluation would include:
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Hyperbaric Medicine I: A series of short
quizzes, each covering the material presented
in the previous class session. Written
examination and oral presentation at the end
of the semester.
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Hyperbaric Medicine II: A series of short
quizzes, each covering the material presented
in the previous class session. Two oral
presentations.
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Hyperbaric Medicine III: Final research paper
(literature search or original research)
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