Hypoxic Risk Awareness Training
- 1-Day Course
- Up to 8 participants
Training Objectives
This course is designed to raise awareness of hypoxia risk by combining:
- ✓A theoretical module to understand the dangers and the stealthy nature of hypoxia.
- ✓A practical session in a hypobaric chamber, allowing each participant to recognize their own early symptoms.
The practical exercise takes place at a simulated altitude of 9,300 ft (approx. 2,850 m), with a 12% O₂ hypoxic breathing mixture, replicating real test-flight conditions.
Learning Objectives
Training Learning Objectives
Upon completion of the training, participants will be able to:
- ✓ Identify the physiological effects of reduced oxygen partial pressure (PpO₂).
- ✓ Recognize one’s own early hypoxia symptoms and their cognitive and motor impacts.
- ✓ Apply reporting procedures to inform crew members.
- ✓ Analyze physiological and technical parameters observed in the hypobaric chamber.
- ✓ Integrate prevention measures and best practices to minimize risk.
Prerequisites
- ✓ Medical clearance for hypobaric exposure, OR
- ✓ a valid medical certificate for pilots or aircrew,
Skills and Training Content
Course Schedule :
- 1 Welcome and administrative check-in
- 2 Targeted medical assessment
- 3 Classroom theory session + video presentation
- 4 Lunch break
- 5 Operational briefing: flight profile and equipment
- 6 Hypoxic exposure in the altitude chamber
- 7 Débriefing
Note: COMEX reserves the right to refuse any participant deemed unfit based on the medical assessment. Safety is paramount: tests may be stopped at any time by the medical team.
Equipment and Supervision:
- ✓ Tests carried out individually or in pairs (Pilot/Co-pilot)
- ✓ Supervised by two physicians
- ✓ Monitoring: SpO₂, ECG, heart rate (respiratory rate optional)
- ✓ Administration of the hypoxic gas mixture initiated by the medical team
Targeted competencies
Knowledge:
- ✓ Physiological principles of hypoxia
- ✓ Early symptoms and effects on performance
- ✓ Safety procedures
- ✓ Prevention protocols and risk management
Practical skills:
- ✓ Apply safety procedures
- ✓ Collaborate effectively in hypoxic situations
- ✓ Recognize and interpret one’s own physiological signs
- ✓ Respond appropriately for oneself and others
- ✓ Analyze physiological data and draw relevant conclusions
End-of-training arrangements
This training leads to the issuance of a certificate of attendance.
Teaching Methods
The training approach is based on professional scenarios directly related to each participant’s operational environment.
Learning progression follows a skills-based model, with tailored practical exercises and individual competency assessments throughout the course.
Training Duration and Location
he course runs over a full day, totaling 7 hours: from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
It takes place at the COMEX site: SAS COMEX - 36 Boulevard de l’Océan - 13009 Marseille
Group Size
Each training session can accommodate up to 8 participants.
Supervision
Technical team:
- ✓ Test supervisor
- ✓ Altitude chamber operator
- ✓ Monitoring and communications operator
- ✓ Backup personnel assigned for each position
Medical team (Phymarex):
- ✓ 1 to 2 hyperbaric physicians (aerospace medicine)
- ✓ 1 nurse or hyperbaric physician
- ✓ Continuous presence inside and outside the chamber
Access and Registration
Enrollment is handled exclusively through the training department.
For any request, please contact Mrs. Wackers at:. contact@comex.fr
Training Fee
Available upon request.
Download the training brochure
Upcoming Training Dates – Hypoxic Risk Awareness
Scheduled based on company needs.
Contact us for availability.
