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Upcoming Live Courses
Medical Examiner of Divers 2023
Course Information
The course content follows the approved curriculum of the Diving Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC), the European Diving Technology Committee (EDTC), and the European Committee of Hyperbaric Medicine (ECHM) so to reflect a uniformly balanced and internationally recognized program of instruction. This course has been approved by the Diving Medical Advisory Committee and the European Diving Technology Committee (DMAC/EDTCmed) as a Level 1 - Medical Examiner of Divers course.
This is a specific training course preparing Physicians and Non-Physician Practitioners (NPP) to examine commercial, sport, scientific, and other related public service divers, and determine their fitness to dive.
Course Goal
The goal of this course is to prepare Physicians and NPPs to examine professional, sport, scientific, and other related public service divers, and determine their fitness to dive.
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Physicians Training in Diving Medicine 2023
Course Description and Goal
The UHMS Physicians Training in Diving Medicine Course was started in 1977 with financial support from the Department of Energy and the cooperation of the U.S. Navy. Further influence has been based on internationally accepted training objectives that were agreed upon by the Diving Medical Advisory Committee (DMAC), the European Diving Technology Committee (EDTC), and the European Committee for Hyperbaric Medicine (ECHM). This course is primarily designed for those who possess an MD, DO, or equivalent degree; however those non-physicians who will use the training in their geographic areas to enhance the safety and efficiency of diving operations will also find the course of value.
The goal of this course is to train physicians in recognizing and treating diving medical emergencies. Course educational methodology includes lectures, case presentations, video clips, printed support materials, practical exercises, and both formal and informal question and answer sessions with the faculty.
In addition to lectures on the physiology and medicine of diving, the course will include practical exposure to different types of diving equipment, recompression chambers and support systems and situational/simulation training.
Applicants for the course should possess an MD, DO, or equivalent degree. Preference will be given to those applicants who will use the training in their geographic areas to enhance the safety and efficiency of diving operations.
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UHMS Hyperbaric Skills and Emergency Management Course
--YOU MUST BE A CURRENT PATH STUDENT TO TAKE THIS COURSE--
UHMS HYPERBARIC SKILLS AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COURSE
DATE: APRIL 5, 2024
LOCATION: University of Hawaii SimTiki Simulation Center, Honolulu, HI
FEE: $995
*Limited Seats
The UHMS Hyperbaric Skills and Emergency Management Course is designed to allow attendees the opportunity to learn and practice emergency management skills and decision making in a group environment. They will receive hands-on experience performing four or more case scenarios by working in small groups to manage simulated patient emergencies to hone their medical decision making. They will then work in larger groups to demonstrate to their peers that they have gained knowledge and competence in the management of hyperbaric emergencies and come together for discussion and didactic lectures with our expert faculty panel. This course is a requirement for the UHMS Program for Advanced Training in Hyperbarics (PATH).
Registrants must have completed a UHMS-Designated 40-hour Introductory Training Course, all PATH online modules, PATH online final exam with a passing score, and are current with UHMS Membership to attend. Proof of these items may be requested upon registration.
UHMS Cancellation/Refund Policy: $100 administrative fee will be held on all MEETING(S)/COURSE(S) cancellations from the time you register, until 60 days prior to the meeting/course date. From 59 days to one (1) month prior, 50% of fees will be held on all cancellations. NO REFUNDS will be issued one (1) month before or after the meeting/course date.