Richard C. Barry, MS, STS, CHT-A
Richard holds a master degree in Safety Sciences from Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) and a bachelors degree in Healthcare Management from American Intercontinental University (AIU). He joined Healogics (f/k/a Diversified Clinical Services) in 1999, after completing eight years as a US Navy Diver. In his current role, he oversees hyperbaric safety, training, and maintenance for greater than 700 locations.
In addition to his role as Vice President of Hyperbaric Services for Healogics, he serves as a committee member for NFPA 99-Hyper/Hypobarics, NFPA 53-Recommended Practice on Materials, Equipment, and Systems Used in Oxygen-Enriched Atmosphere, UHMS Material Testing Advisory Committee, ASTM International – G04 on Compatibility and Sensitivity of Materials in Oxygen-Enriched Atmospheres, the UHMS Safety Committee, and the National Board of Diving and Hyperbaric Medical Technology. Richard holds an active certification from the BCSP as a Safety Trained Supervisor.
Before his current role, Richard served as Hyperbaric Services Manager at the Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine, a Diversified Therapy center, at Boca Raton Regional Hospital. Before that, he served in the US Navy as a First Class Deep Sea Diver, Hyperbaric Supervisor, and Training Coordinator. Additionally, Richard has served as a Team Captain for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life events.