Some of the topics included in this course are: Pressure Basics, Kick Theory, Causes of Kicks, Complications, Shut-in Procedures, Fluids, Kick Warning Signs, Kill Sheets, BOP Equipment, Constant Bottom-hole Pressure Methods, Regulations, Stripping.

The purpose of the Supervisor course core curriculum is to define the well control body of knowledge and set of job skills needed by the Supervisor during drilling and workover operations with a surface or subsea stack.