Ontario Hyperbaric

Medical Society

OnHMS Simulation Education Day Program
OnHMS Annual Scientific Conference

Simulation Education Day Program

A hands-on simulation and workshop-based education day focused on hyperbaric emergency response, chamber operations, ultrasound assessment, barotrauma management, and applied safety practice.

📅 Sunday, November 22, 2026
đŸ•Ŗ 08:30–16:15
📍 Hyperbaric Medicine Unit, Toronto General Hospital
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Simulation Day

Small-group, rotating simulation and workshop format.

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Groups

Participants rotate through Groups A, B, C, and D.

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Clinical Focus

Monoplace emergencies, ultrasound, barotrauma, and multiplace operations.

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Evaluation

Day concludes with wrap-up discussion and course evaluation.

Registration Capacity

Simulation Day registration will be capped to maintain small-group learning and hands-on participation.

Program Access

Who Should Register?

This program is intended for participants involved in or interested in hyperbaric medicine, simulation training, emergency response, and chamber operations.

  • Hyperbaric physicians
  • Hyperbaric technologists
  • Respiratory therapists
  • Healthcare providers involved in hyperbaric medicine

Program Legend

Each group rotates through simulation scenarios and focused workshops throughout the day.

SIM 1

Monoplace Chamber Cardiac Arrest

Simulation scenario focused on management of cardiac arrest in a monoplace chamber environment.

SIM 2

Monoplace Chamber Seizure

Simulation scenario focused on seizure recognition, response, and management in a monoplace chamber.

WS 3

Lung Ultrasound and Focused Cardiac Echo

Workshop on lung ultrasound for pneumothorax assessment and focused cardiac echo.

WS 4

Ear Barotrauma and Equalization

Workshop on ear barotrauma, equalization, assessment, and management.

Simulation Day Schedule

Participants rotate through simulation scenarios and workshops in Groups A, B, C, and D.

08:30–09:00

Registration & Breakfast

08:45–09:00

Introduction to Simulation Day

09:00–10:00

Group Rotations

Group A: SIM 1 Group B: SIM 2 Group C: WS 3 Group D: WS 4
10:00–10:15

Break

10:15–11:00

Interactive Group Session

Addressing management of wound dressing materials with potentially flammable components — Francois Burman

11:00–12:00

Group Rotations

Group A: WS 4 Group B: SIM 1 Group C: SIM 2 Group D: WS 3
12:00–13:00

Lunch

13:00–14:00

Group Rotations

Group A: WS 3 Group B: WS 4 Group C: SIM 1 Group D: SIM 2
14:00–14:15

Break

14:15–15:15

Group Rotations

Group A: SIM 2 Group B: WS 3 Group C: WS 4 Group D: SIM 1
15:15–16:00

Multiplace Flow and Operational Differences

16:00–16:15

Wrap-Up Discussion and Course Evaluation

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Program note Schedule, room assignments, and faculty assignments may be updated closer to the course date.

Simulation Day Faculty

Faculty and facilitators supporting the Simulation Education Day Program.

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Simone Schiavo

RK

Rita Katznelson

MS

Marcus Salvatori

MH

Maki Hafidh

JT

Jordan Tarshis

EG

Elise Greer

SD

Stephanie Dorner

LH

Laura Hadley

FB

Francois Burman

Ontario Hyperbaric Medical Society Inc. is an Ontario not-for-profit corporation.

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