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Overall Course Description:
HBOT USA and IBUM provide various educational courses in the science, application, safety, administration and business of hyperbaric oxygen therapy. These courses aim to equip the learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to administer these therapies within the accepted guidelines of the various HBOT oversight and regulatory agencies, including but not limited to the FDA, NFPA, ASME/PVHO, and or other similar agencies within or outside of The United States.
Participant Responsibilities:
By registering for one or more of our courses and programs you, the participant, agree to the use of your certification solely for the purpose of administering hyperbaric oxygen therapy within your scope of practice and in accordance with the guidelines and regulations established by your specific governing bodies and or any other applicable federal, state and local laws. This also includes agreeing to and certifying that the equipment you currently use or plan to use is approved by the appropriate agencies based on equipment type, including but not limited, to ASME/PVHO, FDA or equivalent certifications based on your country of origin and operations. You also understand that this helps verify the equipment has been tested for safety and compliance. You also understand, acknowledge and agree that any breach of the above guidelines will make your certifications null and void.
Compliance:
The participant agrees to abide by all the legal liability laws, regulations and rules that govern HBOT. These include but are not limited to obtaining the necessary licenses, certifications and permissions required by all the relevant authorities.
Confidentiality:
The participant agrees that all course materials including but not limited to the instructional content, presentations and manuals provided by HBOT USA and IBUM during these courses are confidential and shall not be disclosed , shared or reproduced for or with any third party without the written consent of HBOT USA or IBUM or their representatives.
Course Waiver:
I UNDERSTAND THE PURPOSE OF SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT IS TO EXEMPT AND RELEASE HBOT USA, IBUM,INC., AS WELL AS ALL INSTRUCTORS, AFFILIATED PERSONNEL, THE FACILITY THROUGH WHICH I RECEIVE MY INSTRUCTION, AND ALL OTHER INVOLVED PERSONNEL INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO OWNERS, EMPLOYEES, CREW, VOLUNTEERS, DESIGNEES, AGENTS, SPONSORS, AND ADVERTISERS (HEREINAFTER THE “RELEASED PARTIES”) AND TO HOLD THESE ENTITIES AND INDIVIDUALS HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING AS A RESULT OF ANY ACTS OR OMISSIONS ON THEIR PART, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ACTIVE OR PASSIVE NEGLIGENCE OR NEGLIGENCE OF ANY TYPE.
I understand that hyperbarics is a potentially hazardous activity with inherent risks and dangers associated therewith, including, but not limited to, training accidents, risks associated with equipment/chamber failure, as well as acts of anyone which could result in my serious injury or death. BY WAY OF MY SIGNATURE, I EXPRESSLY ASSUME ALL RISKS of the hyperbaric training I received and all associated risks (whether directly related to diving or not), whether these risks are specifically set forth or not. I also understand that I will assume all of the responsibility of liability while in this training as well as for my on policies, procedures and operations inside of the clinic I am or ill be working in. IT IS MY INTENTION TO RELEASE THE RELEASED PARTIES FOR ANYTHING THAT MAY HAPPEN TO ME, OR THE PEOPLE THAT ARE UNDER MY CARE WHICH RESULTS IN PERSONAL INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR DEATH.
By my signature on this release, I hereby affirm that I have been advised and informed of the inherent hazards of hyperbaric activities. I understand that operating a recompression/hyperbaic chamber and being responsible for others who are breathing compressed gas at pressure in a chamber involves inherent risks including, but not limited to, decompression injuries, embolism, oxygen toxicity, inert gas narcosis, and other barotrauma / hyperbaric injuries which can occur that require treatment in a recompression chamber or hospital. Nonetheless, I expressly wish to proceed with this training activity and assume all risks. I understand that I am signing this release, without modification or any other promises, in consideration of being permitted to enroll in this course and participate in the training activities.
IT IS MY EXPRESS INTENTION TO GIVE UP MY RIGHT TO SUE ALL INDIVIDUALS OR ENTITIES referred to herein ("the released parties") whether specifically named or not, from all liability arising as a consequence of any act or omission including, but not limited to, active or passive negligence of any type. I fully agree to indemnify and hold the released parties harmless from any and all liability for personal injury of any type, including wrongful death. I make this agreement on behalf of myself, my heirs and assigns. I expressly and contractually assume all risks in connection with hyperbaric activities whether directly related to diving or not. I understand and agree that it is my responsibility to make my family aware of the risks of injury or death from hyperbaric activities, that I accept these risks and choose to participate anyway. I hereby represent that I, or my estate, shall be liable in full for any claim brought on my behalf by my family, estate or heirs, arising from my injury or death while participating in activities.
BY WAY OF MY VOLUNTARY SIGNATURE, I AGREE THAT I HAVE FULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS DOCUMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT NOT TO SUE.
I further understand that any training I receive does not constitute or replace the manufacturer's training on the specific operation of any hyperbaric chamber I may operate. Specific unit training is compulsory prior to being qualified to operate a chamber alone.