Underwater Hypoxic Blackout Certification
Equip your staff to identify, prevent, and respond to Underwater Hypoxic Blackout incidents.
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Online Certification in 1–2 Hours
This course is built in collaboration with the Aquatic Safety Research Group.
Key Facts About Underwater Hypoxic Blackout
Prevent Drowning Risks That Most Aquatics Teams Are Not Trained to Recognize
Why is UHB Different?
Swimmers may appear calm before blacking out
Traditional drowning signs are often absent
Dangerous “wellness” trends causing spike in UHB fatalities
Affects Strong & Experienced Swimmers
Loss of Consciousness Without Warning Signs
Limited Training in Standard Lifeguard Programs
Believed to Be #1 Cause of Drowning in Experienced Swimmers
Train your staff. Strengthen swimmer safety. Protect your facility.
Join the network of UHB-Aware Certified Facilities leading the way in swimmer safety.
Certification Closes A Critical Training Gap
Unknown to many staff members
UHB requires specific knowledge of breath-holding risks
Most certifications focus on rescue skills
Learn to identify at-risk groups and behaviors
For Aquatics Directors & Facility Leaders
Led by Dr. Tom Griffiths, a respected expert in aquatic risk management, in collaboration with the Aquatic Safety Research Group and Underwater Hypoxic Blackout Prevention.
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Let’s Make Every Breath Count – Safely!
Become a UHB-Aware Certified Facility; online certification takes only 1-2 hours to complete.